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Greenwood woman describes moment house rattled by severe weather

GREENWOOD, Ind. (WISH) — “My house started rattling,” Greenwood woman Jeanne Seal said after Sunday’s severe weather damaged her home.

Greenwood was one of the hardest-hit areas, with widespread damage reported in and around the city.

Seal was inside her home when the weather struck and broke the windows of her home.

“The doors were rattling,” Seal said. “I put two pillows over my head and just laid on the floor, and it was really scary.”

Residents in the area say this round of storms is hard to fathom after the area was hit by a tornado in April that damaged 16 Whiteland homes.

News release

“Indiana 211 accepting damage reports from tornado

“Residents of Johnson and Monroe counties are asked to contact Indiana 211 to report damage from Sunday’s tornado.

“To help establish a comprehensive assessment of damages, residents can call 211 or visit the Indiana 211 website. Collecting assessments via this process will help IDHS determine damage estimates and develop the next course of action in the disaster recovery process.

“Currently, only residents in Johnson and Monroe counties should utilize Indiana 211 for damage reports. Other counties should reach out to their local emergency manager.

“Agricultural damage should be reported to the Purdue Extension.” 

Indiana Department of Homeland Security news released issued 7:12 p.m. June 26, 2023