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Residents Show up to Help in Aftermath of Rochester Area Tornadoes
Volunteers, churches and crews brought food, diapers and debris help as officials sought state aid after damage from five tornadoes.
- On Monday morning, residents in Marion Township were still sorting through the aftermath of an EF2 tornado that swept through Olmsted County on Friday.
- The National Weather Service in La Crosse issued 26 tornado warnings on Friday, the most in a single day since 1986; lead meteorologist Alex Ferguson noted the damage is more severe than typical EF0 or EF1 tornadoes.
- Local volunteers and the American Red Cross in Rochester provided immediate assistance, with Executive Director Melanie Tschida stating, "We chose Autumn Ridge Church and sent volunteers" to establish emergency shelters and distribute supplies.
- Olmsted County Administrator Travis Gransee said the full county board will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. to approve a disaster declaration, though the area likely won't meet FEMA qualifications for federal assistance.
- Township officials are requesting a street sweeper to clear nails and debris from roads, while residents seeking recovery resources can contact Olmsted County Emergency Management at 507-328-6101 or Dodge County Emergency Management at 507-635-6132.
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Duluth News Tribune
Residents show up to help in aftermath of Rochester area tornadoes
MARION TOWNSHIP, Minn. — Residents in Marion Township on Monday were still sorting through the aftermath of an EF2 tornado that swept through Olmsted County on Friday. While officials work on tallying damage to request state and possibly federal aid, local help arrived immediately, without an ask, Marion Township Board chairman Roger Bjerke said. “Construction crews, landscapers, anyone with trailers, they were out here moving debris,” he said. …
In aftermath of tornado, Olmsted County residents showed up for Marion Township
While officials work on tallying damage to request state and possibly federal aid, local help arrived immediately, without an ask, Marion Township Board chairman Roger Bjerke said.
Olmsted Co. residents begin recovery efforts after dozens of homes damaged in tornadoes
Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson said after making assessments this weekend they discovered more property that sustained damage in Friday’s tornadoes, bringing the total up to 60 to 70. The county also learned of two people who were hospitalized with minor injuries from the storm.
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