Tornado Terror in Hillsdale: Community Unites in Recovery

0:00an EF-2 tornado ripped through Hillsdale, Kansas, Monday night, cutting a three mile path of destruction through the small town. It injured one person, wrecked homes, snapped trees, and knocked down power lines, leaving folks in the dark. Utility crews from Evergie jumped in fast, replacing all 50 damage power lines by Wednesday. Volunteers pitched in, too, hauling away debris and chainsawing fallen trees to get families back on their feet. Take Steve Rudkin and his wife, they tracked a storm on TV, hoping it'd miss them, but the pressure hit like a freight train, wind howling under. Their house. Their camper, garage, and shed got totalled, though the home and barn stood strong. Reckon called it an emotional rollercoaster, breaking down one minute, grateful, the next. Brian Mead led a Lutheran early response team from nearby Gardiner, bringing chainsaws and a crew from Garnett and Spring Hill. This 33-year army vet was teaching in Iowa when the Twister struck, but he drove straight over to slice up the mess and help out.

1:02Church groups like his, mobilize nationwide for bigger hits, acting as the hands and feet on the ground. Hillsdale's tight knit vibe shines through the cleanup, proving small towns bounce back with heart. Stay informed with Kansas News Today, AI-powered updates on Corey with The Story.