December 26, 2015, will be a horrible memory in many North Texas minds as we try to recover from last nights deadly tornadoes damage. I live about 20 minutes for the site at I-30 & George Bush Turnpike, where the tornado's path crossed the freeway. Seeing the video footage's that are coming into the news media's, is very surreal and scary. This is something you always see happening somewhere else, and now it's come to our doorsteps. Had the tornado taken a different path, I would have been in the middle of it and suffered what many are dealing with this morning.
Five have lost their lives in the Garland, TX area and 3 in other areas where the tornadoes hit. I-30 has been reopened, but warnings are being issued to looters and passers by to stay away from the areas affected by this disaster. They will be arrested or shot, and that's the exact statements.
Homes are destroyed along with lives in the aftermath of this deadly tornado. People affected are just thankful to be alive and consider that the homes can be rebuilt.
Many pets have been lost or misplaced and this will cause sadness to many. The hospital of Lakepointe in Rowlett, TX was at full capacity last night with injured from their local area.
Incoming pictures as of daylight show a large path taken by the tornado, which left death and destruction in the North Texas areas.
First responders were on the scene and many are still active as I speak. The Red Cross is busy with it efforts and will be available to help those in need. Shelter's were opened in the Rowlett areas and many people calling in to find a way that they could help. Off duty police, fire and other responders were out in force helping as they were needed.
Now, is the time to assess the damages and start the cleanups necessary to build again.
Our hearts and prayers go out to those affected by last nights tornado's, may they find peace and comfort during the trying times ahead.
