Hobbs Declares Emergency After Tornado Rips Heber-Overgaard, Reversing Course: Officials
The declaration releases $200,000 for recovery after Oct. 20-22 storms, including an EF1 tornado in Heber-Overgaard.
The declaration releases $200,000 for recovery after Oct. 20-22 storms, including an EF1 tornado in Heber-Overgaard.
State crews helped with debris cleanup, but officials say the community won’t get additional state money for long-term recovery.
The twisters on Wednesday packed winds of up to 105 and 110 mph, according to National Weather Service surveys.
A crushed trailer, a shattered church window and toppled trees mark the path of Wednesday’s suspected tornado.
At least one person was hurt and a reception center opened for displaced residents. The National Weather Service plans to survey the damage.