How many homes were damaged in Port Orange, FL by a Tornado?
154 homes damaged in Port Orange, FL by Tornado A suspected tornado damaged a total of 154 homes Friday, according to estimates by the Volusia County Property Appraiser’s office and Port Orange building officials. Three subdivisions — Laurelwood Estates, Lighthouse Pointe, and Brandy Hills – took the brunt of the severe storms. Officials said 60 homes sustained major damages, including three that were destroyed and are uninhabitable. Another 43 houses had minor damage, and 48 more have minimal damage. Trees were uprooted, roofs and siding were ripped from homes and debris was strewn across roads and yards. One person was injured due to flying glass, The Red Cross is providing residents and rescue workers with food, water, tarps, rakes, and clean-up kits. Port Orange Fire-Rescue is assisting residents with putting tarps on roofs and public works employees are continuing to remove debris. Police guarded the entrances to both subdivisions to prevent looting Friday night, and are continui
