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‘This is devastating' Erie farm torn apart after by severe weather Monday
Monday's severe storms have caused flooding and damage across the region, but over in Venango Township, residents said they've been hit by something worse: a tornado.
'I've never seen anything like this. This is devastating,' said Emily Sigler, a witness to the storm.
Storm decimates Erie County property, injures several animals
Sigler said she immediately took cover in her basement when she heard the wind pick up, and when she came out, her neighbor's place a mile and a half down Knoyle Road was left in ruin.
'At least two barns have been completely flattened, chicken coop, cows are affected, and horses are affected. Right now, the animals are I think, secured,' said Sigler.
Nearly 100 friends and neighbors came to help the family after the storm, helping clear downed trees, power lines and debris scattered across the property.
But even with dozens of people working, neighbors said they need even more help to clear the scene.
Heavy thunderstorms wreak havoc across Erie area
'If anybody can bring water, food, chainsaws, generators, gas, gas for chainsaws, oil for chainsaws, generators, flashlights, it's going to get dark soon,' said said she and others were planning on staying to help as long as it takes, including through the said there aren't any injuries or deaths aside from some farm animals.
If you would like to help the family impacted by the storm, you can access their GoFundMe page to donate here.
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