The Southstar County Sheriffs office requests all county residents without immediate business in Forest View area to remain out of North Side community to allow for personal to have swift and easy access to aid those from last night's storms.
At the current time of release; Deputy Reens stated no injuries were found from the area after what is currently being called an F3 tornado tore through the Northside of town after 10pm. A shelter has been set up in Valley Pines Convention Center while crews continue to clear roadways of debris.
Crews have opened Main Street and Pine Bluff Blvd for emergency access as Electrical Contractors pull power poles from roadways and begin replacing units. Power is estimated to be on line again by Friday AM for neighboring communities whom were suplied power by substation ARX6654 which suffered extreme damage from the storm including that of a trailer from a nearby yard.
Families affected may contact the Country Sheriffs Office for information on access to homes for cleanup and sorting of personal items. Sheriff Daylie expects to have access for families by Mid-Wednesday, but stressed that calling ahead is advisable so they can provide deputies if needed to aid in site location and safe maneuvering thru the debris.
Southstar Reserve and Aid has setup drop sites within communities in the area for those wishing to donate clothing, non-perishable foods, or Monitory support. The reserve stresses that donations can only be made at those sites marked with the Reserves Seal and that at no time will a Reserve Member ask for money or items in person.
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