The Lakeview community has been working to rebuild after a deadly Ef-3 tornado ripped through the area just two months ago, leaving homes and businesses were de
stroyed.Last night we were sleeping, and my phone kept going off and I finally got up to answer it and seen there’s a tornado warning,” said resident Shauna Szima.
Residents received an Emergency Tornado Alert asking them to seek shelter. For Becky Clem, it brought back memories of the deadly EF-3 tornado in March. We high-tailed it out of here and went over to the Church of God in Russell’s Point, and we were in their basement until all the warnings were done,” said Clem.of 70-year-old Darla Williams. She was killed when that previous EF-3 tornado hit Logan County. Her loved ones hosted a "celebration of life" dinner in Lakeview, and dozens of people were there.
The city’s siren is still damaged from the last tornado, and does not work. The mayor told ABC 6 that the city purchased a new tornado siren, costing $35,000.During the alert last night, some Lakeview residents took it upon themselves to blare tornado siren sounds from their homes to alert those nearby.
The community remains resilient, with residents throughout the area saying they will continue to work together to rebuild the community that was devastated by tornadoes.Stay Connected
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