Bollinger County Storm Update

(Bollinger County) During the early morning hours of Wednesday, April 5th an F-2 tornado hit rural portions of Bollinger County. It affected the village of Glen Allen, with a listed population of 58, more than any other. Bollinger County Presiding Commissioner Leo Arnzen says the tornado damaged the homes of around 100 families. The response was rapid and organized…

Five people died in the storm with a few injuries reported as well. Arnzen says it could have been much worse…

Arnzen says they are in the process of distributing donations…

Arnzen says it’s amazing how small towns pull together in the midst of tragedy…

Arnzen says the Bank of Missouri and the People’s Bank both have accounts set up to take monetary donations. For non monetary donations, Arnzen recommends working through the Salvation Army.