Owner of AB Training in Somerset in Recovery Mode After Friday's EF-4 Tornado

Community rallies after EF-4 tornado hits Marion

MARION — In the days following the EF-4 tornado that tore through southern Williamson County on May 16, families across the region are still reeling from the damage.

Owner of AB Training in Somerset in recovery mode After Friday's EF-4 tornado

The owner of AB Training who moved into her facility in 2017 is now in recovery mode looking to rebuild after Friday's EF-4 tornado hit the facility in Pulaski County. "This place, it meant everything," Amber Bryant said.Eric Weddell shared a video on Facebook showing the moment the tornado hit the building."There's no feelings other than I watched it and was numb...it just kind of took it, crumbled it and threw it on top of another building," B…

Williamson County shifts focus from tornado response to long-term recovery - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

Marion, Ill. (KBSI) — Williamson County officials say they are shifting from emergency response to long-term recovery efforts following the EF-4 tornado that struck south of Marion on Friday, May 16. The tornado, which carved a 17-mile path through the county, destroyed 21 properties and damaged dozens more. Two structures remain inaccessible, officials said. Now, as debris cleanup continues, the county is focusing on identifying unmet needs and…

Tree Debris Removal from Friday's Tornado Begins in Williamson County

MARION – The Williamson County Highway Department started removing tree debris Monday from the affected tornado areas and will continue daily operations as the weather allows.  Work began on Quarter Horse Road and moved eastward. The Illinois Department of Transportation will handle tree debris on state routes IL 148, 37 and 166. Please stack only tree debris and no construction materials or household items near the road. Do not block driveways …