Steve Davis has lived in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, for 58 years, and he is a survivor of the tornadoes that tore through his town two weeks ago.
The storm system sirens went off three times before Davis, his son and his dog took shelter in the laundry room to wait out the tornado. They didn’t hear any loud noises as the tornado passed over, but they were met with devastation the second they stepped outside after it was gone.
“It was just a mess,” said Davis. “Kind of a war zone. It was a miracle we weren’t injured.”
Texans on Mission volunteers were able to start work on Davis’s home a mere two days after the tornadoes.
“Praise the Lord,” said Davis. “You guys got up here quickly to help this area, and that’s a blessing. You’re doing a wonderful job, and we’re glad to have you here.”