Texas USA – A powerful tornado in the Valley View area of Cooke County, Texas swept through the town on Saturday night and killed at least seven people.
Tragic Loss:
Sheriff Ray Sappington said that all three people perished two of them were children, a two-year-old boy and a 5-year-old girl. Three members of a family were also confirmed dead in one of the houses.
Widespread Damage:
Homes as well as businesses were ripped down in the areas affected by the storm, with more than 200 structures being affected. Interview extracts showed homes in scores with roof or reduced to a pile of wreckages. Another place that people ran to find a refuge was a truck stop that was also flattened; nonetheless, there were no fatal casualties.
Governor Declares Disaster:
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said over 100 individuals were wounded; he visited Valley View and expressed the state’s support for the area. He proclaimed a disaster for Cooke County together with Collin, Denton and Montague Counties.
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First Responders Take Action:
It is also bleak that rescue squads are still looking for more people who are trapped and to evaluate the damage. Seventhly, facilities such as shelters have been provided at the First Baptist Church (ROC) while support to countering first responders is found at the Valley View United Methodist Church.
Recovery Efforts Underway:
This storm was deemed as an EF-2 tornado by the National Weather Service with the winds of 135mph at the highest. As of now, FEMA has offered to help victims and Governor Abbott called on Texas residents to report losses and call their insurers. Another, disaster relief fund has also been opened at Gainesville First National Bank where anyone intending to donate can do so.
Looking Ahead:
However, the attention is still paid to the search and rescue operations and delivering assistance and help to the people who suffered from this tragedy. In the days and weeks to come the strength of the Valley View community will be the key factor in the recovery.
