Tornado Destroys 10,000 Square-Foot Sheriff’s Facility in Florida Ahead of Hurricane Milton

WPEC - October 9, 2024 5:31 pm

A tornado touched down at the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office (SLCSO) headquarters and took out one of its facilities.

The St. Lucie County Sheriff Keith Pearson said on a Facebook livestream the facility was a 10,000 square-foot facility that was destroyed in a matter of seconds by what he called a “devastating tornado.”

The St. Lucie County Sheriff Keith Pearson said on a Facebook livestream the facility was a 10,000 square-foot facility that was destroyed “in a matter of seconds.” According to the SLCSO’s PIO, the steel structure housed their vehicles. (WPEC)

According to the SLCSO’s PIO, the steel structure housed their vehicles.

Following the devastation Pearson emphasized the storm is serious and urged residents to stay inside and seek shelter.

No deputies were injured by the tornado.

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