Soldier, KS couple left without a roof over their heads after severe storms

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Soldier Kansas was one of many areas hit hard by storms in NE Kansas Wednesday night.

“Came home to a horrible disaster. If I wouldn’t have been at work my car would have been parked right under where this roof has come off of our home,” says Pamela Powell whose home was damaged by storms.

This couple returned home to find the storm had ripped their roof off.

“And as I came back around the corner as I came home I was flabbergasted. I couldn’t figure out what was laying on my house and then I realized it was my roof,” says Ron Youngs whose home was damaged by storms.

“This has been kinda emotional and very shocking. You don’t think these things will happen to you then here you are it’s happened to you,” says Powell.

Community members like Luke Schreiber says neighbors helping neighbors is just how it works around here.

“Right after the storm it was still raining but the wind had died down and there were people out on the streets, the mayor, city council folks, a person or two from the fire department then just other community folks. That’s kinda what folks do around here,” says Schreiber.

“As soon as people heard I had this loss they came. It was still raining they started to help me put things into tubs and help me move things out of where the collapsed area was,” says Youngs.

The couple says now they are just grateful for the community coming together to help.

“I appreciate anybody’s help even if it’s to come bring us some water or talk us through something or anything. I appreciate it,” says Powell.

“I’ve had a lot of people come together for me and I appreciate it because I wouldn’t know what to do if it wasn’t for the people in my life. Thank God for Soldier Kansas. I don’t know where else people help people like this,” says Youngs.

The couple has a second home that still needs plumbing and electricity. They say they hope to move in soon.

Any donations can be sent to them through the Denison State Bank in Holton under Pamela Powell’s name.

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