VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – It’s been one week since an EF-3 tornado ripped through the Great Neck area of Virginia Beach and cleanup efforts continue in the area.
The city of Virginia Beach says seven homes were destroyed, 324 have major damage, and 30 have minor damage. The city also says the cost of the damage is estimated to be more than $16 million.
Nancy Gonzalez’s home was destroyed during the tornado, but she tells 10 On Your Side that everything damaged can be replaced.
“I’ve been working with my husband very hard for 5 years to make this home what it was until Sunday morning, and it all disappeared Sunday in the afternoon, Gonzalez explained. “All of these are material, but we are here for a reason. We are here for a reason.”
Gonzalez says that when she and her husband rebuild their home, it will be better than it was before.
If you’re looking to make the process easier for these families, Volunteer Hampton Roads are looking to people to lend a helping hand. According to their website, volunteers are needed through May 31.
To sign up to be apart of the response team, visit volunteerhr.org.
