
Rapid Protection After the 2007 Derecho
Right after the 2007 derecho tore through Southaven, Colonial Hills was littered with splintered oaks and exposed backyards. I remember the sharp smell of wet bark mixing with diesel from emergency crews. Homes sat vulnerable—no perimeter, no privacy, and zero security while cleanup dragged on. Without a temporary barrier, those properties faced trespassing risks, debris theft, and even liability if someone wandered onto unstable ground near downed lines.
We rolled out 600 linear feet of 6-foot chain-link panels within 24 hours, anchoring them in concrete-filled bases to handle gusts. Our crew worked through dusk, using battery-powered impact drivers to speed installation without grid power. By morning, every affected Colonial Hills home had a secure, OSHA-compliant enclosure—giving families peace of mind while they dealt with insurance and tree removal.
Stateline’s fence let us focus on rebuilding instead of worrying about who might wander into our yard.
Linda M., Colonial Hills Resident






