06 Apr 2023 | 12:35 AM UTC
US: Authorities responding to tornado damage in parts of southeastern Missouri late April 5 /update 1
Response operations ongoing following tornado damage in parts of southeastern Missouri, US, late April 5; multiple casualties reported.
Event
Response operations are ongoing late April 5 after a tornado struck the Bollinger County, particularly Glen Allen area, southeastern Missouri, early April 5. Authorities have reported five fatalities and five others injured; search and rescue operations are ongoing. At least one person is in critical condition. At least 12 structures have been destroyed and dozens of other structures damaged, mostly around Glen Allen and the small rural community of Grassy. A gas leak has been reported.
Associated responses and tornado damage are likely to result in localized ground and rail travel delays in area over the coming days. Employees may be affected by possible business and school closures.
Advice
Monitor local media for updated emergency and weather information. Be prepared to quickly move to a safe location if new warnings are issued. Postpone driving until weather conditions improve. Charge battery-powered devices in case prolonged electricity outages occur. Strictly heed the instructions of local authorities.
