(Red Oak, Iowa) – Montgomery County Emergency Management Director Brian Hamman said late Wednesday night, that initial damage assessments of private residential structures have been completed revealing a total of (28) residential structures impacted by yesterday’s tornadoes in Montgomery County, including (4) identified structures within the City of Red Oak.
• 3 – Destroyed
• 5 – Major Damage
• 11 – Minor Damage
• 9 – Affected Damage

Hamman says “While these numbers only capture residential structures, many private outbuildings, grain bins, vehicles, recreational trailers, and other property have also been significantly damaged and/or destroyed. An estimated dollar amount of private losses is not available currently.

“Damage assessment continues to both city owned and county owned property and equipment, however early estimates have already identified well over $2,000,000 in losses. Power outages are still impacting a large portion of Southwest Iowa REC customers. Information is being shared on their Facebook page as available. The Stanton Viking Center and Community Room is open for charging electronics, locker rooms and showers.

“Any residents with immediate unmet needs are encouraged to contact Montgomery County EMA at 712-623-3749 to help facilitate the appropriate service and supplies as needed. No immediate needs have been identified however we are working with the Southwest Iowa Community Foundation to set up a donation location for those wanting to help support those
impacted within Montgomery County, more information to be shared when available.

CURRENT ROAD CLOSURES:
• J Ave between 210th x 230th due to flash flooding and culvert damage.
• Hacklebarney Park – Closed until further notice.