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5/29-
On Tuesday night the National Weather Service Office in
Cleveland issued a Tornado Warning for Erie County. A funnel cloud was
spotted near Franklin Township traveling east toward Edinboro, Waterford and
Union City. Over the next hour the storm passed through southern Erie
County leaving significant spots of damage in its wake. Union City was one
area hard hit. Shortly after the storm passed the Union City Fire
Department began assessment and recovery of their town, requesting help from
multiple mutual aid Fire, EMS, EMA and Law Enforecement agencies.
Just after
20:00, Kuhl Hose responded with
manpower on 682 and 689 to assist with the task. Upon arrival at
Station 113 units checked in with command. The Command
staff mapped and split the boro into zones for assessment
and care of any displaced or potentially injured residents.
Working in teams, Kuhl Hose crews surveyed an approximately 1/2
square mile of streets, residences and businesses. Many trees
and wires were found down. These were on roadways and
structures. Many buildings in the tornado's wake suffered minor
to moderate structural damage. Significant damage was documented
for processing by County EMA. Elsewhere crews cleared downed
trees and assisted distressed residents.
Once
checking back in with Accountability and Command, Kuhl Hose
units were released and returned to quarters after
02:00.
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