Denton County Storm Causes Fatality, Roof Collapses, and Widespread Damage

Storm Damage Assessment in Denton County

• 🚨 Denton County Emergency Management is actively assessing the widespread damage caused by a recent storm.
• 🎯 A major Walmart distribution center in Sanger sustained significant damage, including a 45 to 50-foot hole in its roof, though no injuries were reported there.

Impact on Local Infrastructure and Homes

• 🚚 Eighteen-wheelers were overturned in the distribution center's parking lot, indicating the storm's intensity.
• 🏘️ A nearby warehouse was completely destroyed, and homes and apartment complexes also experienced considerable damage.
• 📞 Emergency services in Sanger responded to 35 calls during the storm, a high number for the rural area.

Seeking Assistance and Federal Relief

• 📊 County officials are using the State of Texas assistance tool to document and understand the extent of the damage.
• 📝 Residents are encouraged to report their damage to Emergency Management to help gauge the widespread impact.
• 💰 Denton County Emergency Management plans to pursue federal relief dollars to aid in recovery efforts.