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natural-disasters2 years ago

Perryton Tornado: Survivors Share Heartbreak and Resilience.

Perryton, a small town in Texas, is reeling from the loss of three people, including an 11-year-old boy, after a tornado hit the area. More than 200 structures were completely demolished, with one neighborhood hit the worst. Julio Garcia Merces tells a harrowing story of survival, fighting the wind and being thrown against particle-board walls like a rag doll. He and his family survived and are now staying at a small hotel nearby while they figure out what's next. The town is heartbroken over the loss and is coming together to support those affected.

via ABC News|
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natural-disaster2 years ago

Texas Panhandle Hit by Deadly Tornado, Leaving Multiple Fatalities and Injuries.

A tornado struck the town of Perryton in Texas, leaving at least three people dead and several dozen injured. More than 50 people were treated at a local hospital and several patients were transferred to other nearby hospitals. Drone footage shows dozens of houses and mobile homes reduced to rubble, with several cars and businesses also sustaining severe damage. Emergency response teams have been deployed to the area to meet urgent life-safety needs.

via KERA News|
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natural-disaster2 years ago

Tornadoes wreak havoc across multiple states.

A tornado hit the Texas Panhandle town of Perryton, killing three people, injuring dozens more, and causing widespread damage. The storm also caused power outages in Texas and Louisiana. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado hit Perryton, but there was no immediate word on its size or wind speeds. The storm system also brought hail and possible tornados to northwestern Ohio. It was the second day in a row that powerful storms struck the U.S.

via CBS News|
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natural-disaster2 years ago

Multiple Tornadoes Cause Devastation and Fatalities in Texas and Surrounding States

A tornado hit Perryton, Texas, killing three people and injuring over 75 others. The tornado destroyed a trailer park and about 200 homes, as well as the town firehouse. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado and warned of tornadoes in other counties in Texas and Oklahoma. Texas is also experiencing a heat wave, with millions of people under heat advisories and warnings.

via The New York Times|
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natural-disaster2 years ago

Multiple Tornadoes Cause Damage and Deaths in Texas and Other States

Perryton, a town in the Texas panhandle, was hit by one or more tornadoes causing fatalities and leaving much of the town in rubble. The exact number of deaths is yet to be confirmed. At least 30 trailer homes were damaged or destroyed, and up to 100 people with injuries ranging from scratches to a collapsed lung were treated at the hospital in Perryton. Emergency response teams have been deployed to the area, including resources from an emergency medical task force and search and rescue teams.

via Reuters|
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natural-disaster2 years ago

Multiple Tornadoes Cause Destruction in Texas and Surrounding States

A tornado hit the Texas Panhandle town of Perryton, killing at least three people and injuring over 75 others. The storm caused widespread damage, with at least 30 trailers destroyed in a mobile home park. First responders from surrounding areas and Oklahoma arrived to assist. Nearly 50,000 customers were without electricity in Texas and Oklahoma. The storm system also brought hail and possible tornados to northwestern Ohio. Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed the state Division of Emergency Management to help with everything from traffic control to restoring water and other utilities, if needed.

via NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth|
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natural-disaster2 years ago

Texas City Devastated by Deadly Tornado Strike.

A tornado hit the Texas Panhandle city of Perryton, killing at least three people and injuring more than 75. The tornado struck Perryton, which has a population of around 8,500, around 5:10 p.m. Among the areas struck by the tornado was a trailer park that took a direct hit. Emergency managers and other officials in Hansford County, which is adjacent to Ochiltree County where Perryton is, were paged and prepared to respond to a mass casualty or recovery event.

via NBC News|
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