The Slidell Police Department is asking residents to stay off the roads after extensive damage was reported to South Slidell from a possible tornado. According to a live stream posted by Slidell police, a tornado damaged buildings, trees, powerlines, and several apartment complexes. “It’s bad guys,” said Slidell Police Public Information Officer Daniel Seuzeneau. “All hands are on deck for this.” According to Seuzeneau, more than 50 people were rescued from an apartment complex in Slidell. Police say multiple businesses took direct hits. So far, Seuzeneau says there are some moderate injuries and no reports of a fatality. Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer said a majority of the damage is on Old Spanish Trail. Cromer said people were trapped in cars but have since been rescued. Cromer said people need to avoid the area due to trees down and power lines down.
The Slidell Police Department is asking residents to stay off the roads after extensive damage was reported to South Slidell from a possible tornado.
According to a live stream posted by Slidell police, a tornado damaged buildings, trees, powerlines, and several apartment complexes.
“It’s bad guys,” said Slidell Police Public Information Officer Daniel Seuzeneau. “All hands are on deck for this.”
According to Seuzeneau, more than 50 people were rescued from an apartment complex in Slidell.
Police say multiple businesses took direct hits.
So far, Seuzeneau says there are some moderate injuries and no reports of a fatality.
Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer said a majority of the damage is on Old Spanish Trail.
Cromer said people were trapped in cars but have since been rescued.
Cromer said people need to avoid the area due to trees down and power lines down.
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