Two deaths were reported as of this morning in Monette and one in a nearby town, Blankenship said Saturday. Shower units and feeding units will come in shortly this morning from different organizations to help us,” Blankenship added. He said the system was activated approximately 15-20 minutes before the storm was detected 20 miles from Monette. Blankenship said a Monette nursing home was badly affected, but many homes were hit as well. “I get a call that the nursing home has been hit,” Blankenship said.

Source: CNN December 12, 2021 02:12 UTC