ROCKVILLE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Last Saturday morning, an EF1 tornado hit Parke County including the residence of John Cole and his family.
The damages include the destruction of a more than 125-year-old barn, destruction of another building that also totaled the 2 vehicles, and some minor damage to their house.
Cole said after this storm settled his family was approached by some local Amish residents they knew and offered to help.
“They voluntarily reached out to us after the tornado and said that they wanted to help get things cleaned up, so they have been over here cleaning up the yard and cutting down the trees,” said Cole. “It has been really heartwarming.”
Cole said they will never be able to thank them enough for being a source of light in these dark times.
“We are hoping that this never happens again in our lifetime, but to know that there are people in the community that just voluntarily step up and say that they want to help so that we don’t have to go out asking people for help,” said Cole. “People come to us and say we want to help you.”
Cole said they’re still waiting to receive estimates from their insurance about the costs of the damage.
