Residents Clean Up After Tornado
Damage Estimated At $5 Million
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., 1:06 p.m. EST March 14, 2001 -- In an area accustomed to
bracing for severe weather, a tornado was something that residents of Volusia
County did not expect on Tuesday. An F1 tornado touched down in Volusia
County Tuesday, and officials are estimating the damage at nearly $5 million.
More than 36 structures were damaged in the storm, and more than 30 homes and
businesses have major damage. Officials reported wind gusts of more than 100
mph in Daytona Beach. Now neighborhood residents are left to clean up. Kim
Alexander rents a home that was hit by the storm. "We'll just have find a
place to stay," she said. Randy Hicks had a different problem. While his home
made it through the storm without much damage, his 23-foot, 5000-pound boat
was picked up off of its trailer and thrown across his yard. "I'm totally
amazed by the strength of Mother Nature," he said. With all the damage, the
American Red Cross has lots of work to do and help to offer.
The Red Cross has six damage assessment teams working in the area, while
other Red Cross volunteers have been handing out food, beverages and
supplies. Daytona residents hit by the storm can contact the Red Cross at
(386) 226-1400. The Red Cross will provide dinner Wednesday night and has set
up a shelter at the Westside Baptist Church, 777 Kolfax Drive. Copyright 2001
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