Dozens hurt, multiple killed in Greenfield, IA after tornados devastate city

GREENFIELD, Iowa (KCRG) - At 8:30 pm, the Iowa State Patrol held a press conference regarding the damaging storms that hit the Greenfield community earlier in the day.

Photos and videos have shown large segments of Greenfield destroyed by the storms. Damage and debris now sit where homes once stood.

Officials instituted a mandatory curfew for Greenfield residents from 10:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Only residents are allowed in Greenfield at this time.

Fatalities and injuries have been confirmed. Officials have not released the number of potential victims killed at this time. Dozens have reportedly been transported to nearby hospitals for treatment of their injuries.

Sergent Dinkla of the Iowa State Patrol says that everyone reported missing has been accounted for at this time.

Governor Reynolds issued the following statement:

“Kevin’s and my prayers are with all the communities and families impacted by today’s severe weather, and especially those who tragically lost their lives in the Greenfield area. I am committed to providing the full resources of the state to support the response and recovery effort.

“State and local officials are on the ground, assessing the situation and setting up temporary shelters for those whose homes were damaged or destroyed. First responders and health care providers are onsite caring for the injured. Utility crews are working to restore service to thousands without power, and the State Emergency Operations Center continues to coordinate missions to support local responders. While it’s too soon to know the storm’s full impact, answers will come in the hours and days ahead.

“It was just a few weeks ago that tornadoes hit several other Iowa communities, and it’s hard to believe that it’s happened again. Iowans are strong and resilient, and we will get through this together.

“I plan to visit Greenfield in the morning to assess the damage with local officials and start the recovery process.”

You can watch that press conference LIVE below:

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