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The National Weather Service says, besides the one death already reported, 7 people have significant injuries in Halifax Co. NWS also says between 20 and 30 homes are damaged.
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A shelter has been set up at the Mary Bethune Gym in Halifax. At least 8 families are staying in the shelter.
A News 7 crew found lots of debris that appears to be from a home that was severely damaged or destroyed on Liberty Road.
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Everyone in Halifax County is accounted for and at least five homes have been destroyed.
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A family member has identified the person killed in Wednesday night's storm in Halifax County as Shirleen Howard. She was 53 and lived in the Liberty Road area.
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Halifax Regional Hospital is reporting that 7 people have been injured in the storms in Halifax County.
A hospital spokesperson says all 7 are in stable condition.
News 7 has crews on the scene and will have updates as they become available.
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If you have a missing persons report, please call (434) 476-3334.
Authorities in Halifax County are asking residents to stay inside unless there is an emergency.
If you need a shelter, one is available at the Mary Bethune Gym.
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Authorities in Halifax County are reporting one fatality in the wake of severe weather Wednesday night. Halifax County Administrator George Nester told News 7 that one person has died, apparently as a result of the storm.
Nester said he believes the Nathalie area was among the hardest hit, with extensive property damage. He said some trees have fallen into area roads, and he is asking residents of the area to say at home, and avoid unnecessary travel. He told News 7 emergency crews have responded and are now assessing the situation there.
Halifax Regional Hospital under a "code red" after a tornado reported in Volens. A spokesperson says 7 people were injured in the storm and enroute to the hospital. We don't know the extent of the injuries yet.
News 7 has a crew in the area, and we will update this story as more information becomes available on WDBJ7, and at www.wdbj7.com.
