CHOCTAW, Okla. (KFOR) — Relief teams from across the nation are in Oklahoma helping residents pick up debris from devastating tornadoes. "It's the difference between getting by and not getting by," said Leslie Drake, Choctaw resident. Texans on Mission is in Choctaw helping homeowners with removing trees. "You see a lot of piles of timbers and limbs that we've cut up and we have to cut them up where they can pick them up and we cut them up and not over like 8-10 foot lengths and stack them out here," said Ernest McNabb, with Texans on Mission. McNabb says it would cost a homeowner around $5,000 to remove just one tree. The crew also brings the debris out to the curb and makes sure it's separated for pick up. Officials say they are starting with tree and vegetation removal for now and that all piles should be separated. Some residents say at first with so many volunteers, a lot of piles became mixed with all types of debris. Now they're concerned they'll be left with a mess too large to handle. Metro woman’s roof repair delayed after materials stolen Oklahoma City, who is helping with some debris removal, says they're aware of the concerns and are working on solutions. The Mayor of Choctaw says if residents have commingled piles to go ahead and leave it, but moving forward make sure it is separated. "Commingled debris has to be done by each municipality separate because of funding and each is awaiting that determination by FEMA. If FEMA is not approved, each city will be responsible for their own debris pickup which will have to go out for bid," said Mayor Chad Allcox. Nevertheless, homeowners like Drake say they're grateful for the relief teams with the man power to help. "The whole front was full of wood and trees, but they clean that up and they cleaned even my floor and just being able to walk into the house to try to retrieve some things because before it was just probably a foot deep in wet insulation," said Drake. She says volunteers from Samaritan's Purse even found Christmas ornaments in the dirt. "All they're doing is helping you, that's all they're doing, their whole purpose is to help you," said Drake. The City of Choctaw began the first phase of debris removal on Wednesday and says it will last months. Oklahoma City will begin helping on Monday, November 18.