Cleanup Efforts Ongoing After EF-2 Tornado Hits Oakland City, Indiana

Recovery efforts are ongoing in Oakland City, Indiana, following an EF-2 tornado that struck early Saturday, causing significant damage and temporary entrapments but no major injuries. Mayor James Deffendall and local officials are coordinating cleanup efforts with the help of volunteers and neighboring communities, expressing gratitude for the support received. First responders rescued a family of six trapped in a mobile home, and residents are advised to be cautious due to debris and hazards in the area. Access to Oakland City is restricted to residents and first responders as utility crews work to restore power and clear roads. Local officials are also urging residents to proceed with caution when assessing their properties due to the presence of nails and other dangers. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado's peak winds reached 115 MPH, with extensive damage reported throughout the community.