Tornado injures four and damages Madison County homes
Four people were hurt as a southeast Madison County tornado struck Sunday afternoon destroying three mobile homes and damaging numerous houses and buildings. Residents including the Galeman family of Pendleton and Burmeister family faced near misses as trailers were toppled and debris flew. Red Cross and Civil Defense aided, with most injuries minor and no fatalities reported.
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Madison County
Kenneth Galeman
Rt 3
Pendicton
Markleville
Robert Burmeister
Burmeisters
Burmeister
H. C. Nicholas
Nicholas
Cassius Maury
Dale B. Davis
Davis
Mauay
Burt Galloway
The
Red Cross
Elroy Yeagler
National Weather Service
Indianapolis
Galloway
Earl Gilliland
Marion County Sheriff's Department
Heather Hills Baptist
Bulldog
Glen C. Eveland
Eveland
Eric Andrew
Dale Hull
Huff
Indiana
John .R. Goble
Russell “Quick
Greenfield
Eden
Hancock County
Hancock
Robert Sebastian
Mount Pleasant
Knowledge and Speed Key to Tornado Safety Warnings
In high tornado areas, knowledge and quick response save lives. A WATCH alerts you to stay alert and ready for a WARNING about tornadoes or severe storms. Seek shelter in interior halls, basements, or sturdy furniture, avoid wide windows, and move away from outdoor hazards. Stay updated by radio or TV for advisories.
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National
Kansas City
Weather Bureau
Shufeing
Skywarn Network Aids Quick Response To County Tornado
SKYWARN provided rapid alerts as a tornado struck the county area causing siren tests and mobilizing Civil Defense. Steven Riley praised fast information relay to CD units and Indiana State Police, with mobile units deployed to Collins and Madison counties. Local officers guided evacuations, while radio stations WHIRL and WITT broadcast alerts to inform residents and prompt protective actions.
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Skywarn
Steven Riley
Indianapolis
Thai City
Wiley
Newark
Riley
Indiana
Bob Venny
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Averson
Anderson Ares
Anderson
Madison County
Denny
WITT
Noti
Fies
Civil Defense Police
Lynnwood
SKY+ WARN
Snd
Anwnher
Markleville
Assisis
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