A Tornado Destroys Andover Only Minor Injuries Were Reported

In a news release, Andover Fire Chief Chad Russell said a tornado crashed in Sedgwick County and traveled to Andover. According to information, 966 buildings were located on the path of the tornado, it is not yet clear how many of these buildings have been damaged, however the crews confirmed that the town hall was damaged. So far there are no pending issues, the crews have completed their initial assessment and will now begin the second assessment which is expected to be completed by Saturday morning. Butler County EMS says it received five patients, two of whom were firefighters, one of whom was taken to hospital with minor injuries. There were no reports of serious injuries in Butler County. Sedgwick County EMS says they received three EMS calls, one patient had serious injuries and two had non-critical injuries. Emergency crews are urging everyone to stay out of the affected area to allow crews to complete their assessment. Evergy reports that 8,878 customers are without power in Andover. Holidays range from 21st North to Pony. According to Sedgwick County, the damage is still being assessed after severe weather in southeastern Wichita / Sedgwick County. Only minor injuries have been reported so far. The Sedgwick Count Fire Department has developed Taskforce 5 to support Butler County and the Antwerp Fire Department. The Count.ryside Vet Clinic at 1936 N Andover Road will be hosting pets free of charge for those affected by the tornado from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. Saturday’s. The Andover Police Department says anyone in Andover who needs shelter can go to St. Catholic Church. Vincent De Paul at 123 N. Andover Road. Andover police are also urging people to evacuate the Andover area to allow emergency personnel to enter Andover and Butler County without interference. United Way says anyone affected by the storm and in need of shelter can call 211 for shelter information. Governor Kelly signs a state of emergency in the event of a disaster with a strength of 8:57 p.m. The statement activates the Kansas Disaster Management and Recovery Plan departments, empowering state resources to increase local jurisdiction by addressing and rehabilitating affected areas across the state. The State Emergency Operations Center has received several reports of casualties and ongoing search and rescue efforts as well as damage assessments. Electricity lines, homes and outbuildings have been reported as preliminary damage in many counties. The storms continue, so most of the estimates are too early for details right now. The Grater Wichita YMCA published this statement: “The Andover YMCA suffered significant damage as a result of the storm that hit the Andover area this afternoon. We are grateful that all the staff and members who took refuge in the branch at the time of the storm were not injured. The branch will remain closed until further notice. We will keep everyone informed as details are available. “ Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple posted this statement about Sedgwick County Emergency Business Center: “Chief Moore has informed us that Sedgwick County Emergency Business Center has been activated to assist Andover. The entire Wichita Police Department has been instructed to assist in emergency management. PLEASE stay away from the roads if possible for our emergency vehicles. “Whipple also said Wichita Snow’s fire chief is leading the city station at the Emergency Operations Center. About 50-100 structures have been damaged. . Oral emergency statement in Sedgwick County. Emergency Business Center and the Local Emergency Business Plan. This statement will help facilitate state aid. Evergy reported that about 5,574 customers were without electricity in Butler County and about 7,563 customers were without electricity in Sedgwick County. KAKE News reporters in the area report that apartments near the Andover YMCA area were hit. Emergency vehicles in the Andover area. Andover police say Dillons in the area were not hit, several houses and apartments were hit in the area. There are no reports of injuries at this time. There are also reports of golf-sized hail in the Andover area. In Wichita there have been reports of Harry being damaged by the wind between Ezmore and Woodland. Multiple tornadoes hit KAKEland on Friday. Just before 8:30 p.m. On Friday, there were reports of a tornado in Andover. Spectators in the area reported significant damage to the Andover YMCA. There are reports of power outages in the Andover area. There are no confirmed reports of injuries at this time. KAKE News has many crews heading to the Andover area to bring you the latest. \ U003cblockquote class = \ “twitter-tweet \” data-width = \ “500 \” \ u003ca href = \ “\ u003c / div \ u003cp id = \” breakId_SPECIAL_1651295174495_WILL_RENDER_1651295174495_WILL_strong_RENDER_1651295174495_WILL_RENDER_1651295174495_WILL_RENDER_1651295174495_WILL_RENDER_u H / p \ u003cpCount.ryside Vet Clinic at 1936 N Andover Road will host pets free of charge for those affected by the tornado from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. Saturday. \ u003c / p \ u003cpAndover Police Department says anyone in Andover who needs shelter can reach St. Vincent De Paul at 123 N. Andover Street. Andover police are also urging people to evacuate the Andover area to allow emergency responders to enter Andover and Butler County without interference. \ u003c / p \ u003cpUnited Way says that anyone affected by the storm and need shelter, you can call 211 for shelter information. \ u003c / p \ u003cp \ u003cstrong10: 25 p.m. Disaster Management and Recovery Departments of the Kansas Re sponse Plan, which empowers state resources to strengthen local jurisdictions by addressing and rehabilitating affected areas across the state. The State Emergency Operations Center has received several reports of casualties and ongoing search and rescue efforts as well as damage assessments. Electricity lines, homes and outbuildings have been reported as preliminary damage in many counties. Storms are in progress, so most of the ratings are too early for details right now. this statement: “Andover YMCA suffered significant damage as a result of the storm that hit the Andover area this afternoon. We are grateful that all the staff and members who took refuge in the branch at the time of the storm were not injured. The branch will remain closed until further notice. 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PLEASE stay off the roads if possible for our emergency vehicles.” Whipple also said that the …