Tornado Coverage
Attorney General: Tornado scammers beware
Visiting the ravaged Rancho Brazos area Friday afternoon (May 17) with Gov. Rick Perry, Attorney General Greg Abbott warned that the force of the law will descend on any “unscrupulous” businesses that target tornado victims. Abbott said his office will “stand ready to take complaints and investigate and prosecute” any who engage in illegal business practices that bring further harm to the residents of Rancho Brazos.… Read the rest
Fund established for medical and burial expense
The Martin-Davis benefit fund has been established at First National Bank for Betsy Martin, who is in ICU at John Peter Smith hospital in Fort Worth with broken ribs, wrist, bones in her back, shoulders and a collapsed lung. Her husband Tommy Martin and mother Marjari Davis were killed in the Wednesday evening tornado.The family had no medical or burial insurance.… Read the rest
Monetary donations are most useful
Officials are reporting that monetary donations to help tornado victims can be made through the United Way of Hood County, American Red Cross Chisholm Trail Chapter and numerous funds that have been established at area banks. Material donations are best handled through Mission Granbury, 817-579-6866.… Read the rest
A multitude of volunteers have been registered
Between phone calls and in-person registration, a multitude of volunteers have been registered with the Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT). At this point, county officials have not needed the volunteers to help with recovery and rebuilding efforts in tornoado-stricken Rancho Brazos. Potential volunteers can register at the CERT trailer parked at Granbury First United Methodist Church, or by calling Shanan Olsen at 817-776-0918.… Read the rest
Sheriff’s Office: No more people are missing from tornado areas
There is some good news today: Everyone has been accounted for from the areas devastated by tornadoes that swept through Hood County Wednesday, a spokesperson for the Hood County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Friday afternoon. Six people had already been known dead in the Rancho Brazos subdivision, so now of course that means the death toll will not increase. As of press time for Saturday’s Hood County News print edition, the latest information was that there were still seven people missing.… Read the rest
Tornado victims asked to meet Saturday at Granbury Church of Christ
All victims of Wednesday’s Hood County tornado damage are being encouraged to meet between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, at the Granbury Church of Christ, 1905 W. Pearl St., according to Stephanie Parker with the Hood County Emergency Management Office. Parker said the meeting will give the disaster victims easy access to fill out forms for various insurance companies and contractors.… Read the rest
Did you know the victims?
Did you know one or more of the victims killed in the Rancho Brazos tornado? The Hood County News would like to talk to you. Please email your name and how you knew the person to editor@hcnews.com… Read the rest
Work continues to restore water in Rancho Brazos
Restoring water for Rancho Brazos customers is our top priority, report officials with Monarch Utilities. Repairs continue around the clock to make this happen. “The parts that we anticipate will be needed to provide water are already on standby.“ Monarch Utilities is working in cooperation with the county’s incident commander Monarch officials expect to set up a temporary water-fill station at the water plant site, 3708 Sundown Trail.… Read the rest
Help for veterans impacted by storm
Veterans who were victims of the storm on Wednesday may contact the Veterans Services office. “If they have any outstanding claims for disability or pension benefits, my office will do its best to work with the VA to get these claims expedited on a hardship status,” said Linda Mallon, Hood and Somervell County Veterans Service Officer, 1402 W. Pearl St., 817-579-3292, or email lmallon@co.hood.tx.… Read the rest
Give the kids a day to enjoy
The Texas Game Wardens Association will be hosting a free fishing day for Hood and Somervell county kids followed by lunch this Saturday, May 18, at Squaw Creek Lake. Gates open at 8 a.m. Fishing poles will be provided to any child who needs one in order to enjoy this special day, and the docks are handicap accessible. For questions or additional information, please contact the Game Wardens Office at 254- 897-7997 or myself at the number listed below or via email at greer.robin.a@dol.gov.… Read the rest
