Galveston County experienced an EF-1 tornado during Saturday’s severe storms, with damage reported near Dickinson High School. As recovery efforts intensify, officials and volunteers are working to support impacted families.
Texas's severe weather hit Galveston County when an EF-1 tornado quickly touched down in a neighborhood just east of Dickinson High School. The tornado only went about 250 yards, but it did a lot of damage to the roofs of a few houses in the area. Luckily, there were no reports of accidents or deaths in Galveston County. The National Weather Service stated that the tornado was active and pointed out how important it was to the damage caused by the storm in the area.
As the county starts to get better, leaders and regular people are helping those who were hurt. Resources are being sent across the state to help fix up houses, get utilities back on, and help families who have been forced to move. Volunteers are also helping by giving people in need essential goods and services.
Galveston County didn't have as much damage as Montgomery or Chambers Counties, where EF-3 tornadoes did a lot of damage. Still, the community is working together to rebuild and help nearby areas that were hit harder.
As storm season continues, officials stressed how important it is to be ready and told residents to stay aware and put safety first. At the moment, the attention is still on recovery and giving families who have been affected the help they need to start over.
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