"Chaotic Rescue Scenes and Disaster Relief Efforts in Slidell, Louisiana After EF-2 Tornado"

Slidell, Louisiana, police officer Rodney West recounts his terrifying experience riding out an EF-2 tornado in his patrol car, describing it as overwhelming and reminiscent of a car bomb explosion. Bodycam footage shows West's chaotic rescue efforts after the storm, including helping a trapped woman in a car and ensuring the safety of others in severely damaged buildings. The town is now focused on cleanup and recovery efforts, with the National Weather Service upgrading the tornado to an EF-2 with estimated winds of 120 mph over a 9.3-mile path.