Victims of deadly EF-3 tornado in Logan County identified
LAKEVIEW, Ohio (WCMH) – The identities of the three people killed during last Thursday’s tornado and violent storms have been released.
Massive damage from an EF-3 tornado in the Indian Lake area also resulted in three deaths on March 14. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the names of the following victims:
Neal Longfellow, 69, of Orchard Island
Darla Williams, 70, of Lakeview
Marilyn Snapp, 81, of Lakeview
Wiliams and Snapp were both residents of the Geiger Mobile Home Park, just west of U.S. 33.
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The National Weather Service confirmed eight tornadoes across Ohio, including an EF-2 tornado that traveled more than 10 miles in Crawford and Richland Counties, and two EF-1 tornadoes in Mercer and Licking Counties.
Governor Mike DeWine declared a state of emergency for 11 counties impacted by the widespread damage from the storms. Under the order, all relevant state departments will lend services, equipment, supplies, and personnel for recovery efforts. Additionally, DeWine activated the Ohio National Guard for Logan County to assist in cleanup efforts.
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Delaware County was also hit hard, with residents waking up to find their homes, schools and businesses severely damaged.
The first central Ohio tornado warnings on Thursday were issued at about 8:30 p.m. and continued through 10:15, connected to storms with strong winds and unconfirmed tornadoes.
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