Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Search And Rescue - Reading Suffers Direct Hit From Tornado

By Jeremy Shapiro Sunday, May 22, 2011

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Emergency authorities are continuous to evaluate the particular damage the result of a new tornado that will struck Reading in relation to 9:15 p.m. this evening.

Lyon Colunty Sheriff Jeff Cope explained they're nonetheless throughout seek and relief mode correct now. Minor accidental injuries are actually noted even though few particulars will be acknowledged during the following time.

According to primary reports, the city encountered a significant level of damage. Several buildings downtown glimpse to obtain also been hit, like your Post Office as well as shoot station.

Most cards include reported inhabitants are usually very good however these people report substantial damage to structures.

An emergency control article has already been create on the Wildlife in addition to Parks building. K-170 with and also outside Reading continues to be shut away from simply by authorities.

Cope explained while persons are willing to assist today hi-def have to have any further volunteers. He questioned any person possibly not interested in unexpected emergency initiatives that will lay to come back intended for now.

There possess also been numerous reports of trees, down strength ranges as well as debris throughout Reading and also around areas.

A mobile or portable residence ended up being one of the structures damaged. Two people in the room of the house needed medical attention. A couple in addition initially required some assistance to obtain outside of their rage seller.

The tornado first handled along close to your Burlingame Road plus Road 210 intersection from concerning 8:53 p.m. Residents and spotters explained it had been skinny funnel.

Reading can be a smaller population center 19 kilometers northeast associated with Emporia. The population is usually 231 as outlined by your this year census.

Check back for continued coverage. Send tornado pics and also deterioration reports to newsroom@emporiagazette.com.

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