Media contact:
Kelly Woodard: (216) 250-6146; klwoodard@cuyahogacounty.us

CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH – Last night’s storms in Cleveland caused damage to the Justice Center Complex and surrounding areas.

Damaged areas to the complex include:

• Courthouse Tower, 13th Floor, Cleveland Municipal Court Judge Marilyn Cassidy: window blown out, ceiling and water damage
• Tower II: three windows blown out on ninth floor in City Police Chief’s Office
• Atrium: window blown out
• City Clerk’s Office: window blown out on third floor
• Old Courthouse: Tree limb blew through second floor window

Heavy winds hit Fort Huntington Park next to the Old Courthouse. No damage has been detected so far to the Police Memorial and other statues.

The Justice Center Complex remains open for business. No court or jail operations have been affected. Visitors and employees are being asked to enter through the Lakeside Avenue entrance. The Ontario Street entrance is closed at this time.

We are currently assessing the damage and conducting cleanup efforts.

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