Jacksboro continues to rebuild the community one year after a confirmed EF-3 twister swept through the area.
“There’s been some suffering and we’ve tried to stay as motivated as we can,” said Chief Haynes. “We came back to school from spring break and it was just a normal day. Then that afternoon, things just escalated with the weather. It’s hard to believe it’s been a year now.”
Some had no choice but to walk away from a total loss and start over. But many were able to rebuild and move forward. Even the city animal shelter, which was completely destroyed in the storm, is getting new life. The city just broke ground on a brand-new building that is under construction now and should be completed in a matter of months.On Monday night, officials in Jacksboro gave an update after an apparent tornado left a trail of damage in the town Monday afternoon.
“Just as recently as last week we were under a tornado watch,” said Chief Haynes. “When I talk to her counselors about this kind of stuff, those kids are still struggling with that.”“We as adults, we also have those fears and anxiety, so just telling the kids that this is OK. This is normal. And talking them through it and just loving on them," he said. “But our staff, you can just see it -- there's love and passion to protect their kids.”“We take care of each other," he said.
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