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Old 07-26-2021, 06:08 AM
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Default Tornado at our Michigan community

Our Alexa in my TV office is set for our home in Michigan, on Saturday. At 7pm tornado warning, take cover. At 7:58 a EF1 tornado touched down a mile from our home. We only had small tree damage that our cameras picked up.

Sadly the tornado came through our daughters subdivision, 1/3 of the homes were destroyed, the rest have roof and some structural damage. Over 100 trees blocked off all roads to the homes. Within 36 minutes an all call for anyone with chainsaws to help clear the roads so power, and rescue units could get in. A path was open in 7 hours, with the help of over 100 strangers working all night.

Every home had basements, and only one injured. Our daughters home lost part of their roof, but everyone is safe. Power may not be restored for weeks. So thankful that we have our home that they can move to. Sadly not everyone has that ability.

We are grateful for all those volunteers who came to help strangers in need.

Our daughter said the one bright light, they now have a view of the lake from their house, because woods is now clear of all the giant Oak trees.

One always has to have a warped sense of humor in a natural disaster.

Last edited by thelegges; 07-26-2021 at 06:26 AM.