Statement – SJC Sheriff’s Department

KNOWN IMPACTED LOCATIONS AS OF 7:00pm: CITY OF THREE RIVERS, FABIUS TOWNSHIP, AREAS EAST/NORTHEAST OF THE CITY OF THREE RIVERS

Reference an unconfirmed tornado touchdown in City of Three Rivers, Fabius Township, and areas east/northeast of the City of Three Rivers.

Citizens need to avoid the following:

• Avoid travelling to or through the above locations

• Avoid questionable structures or structures that have been marked by emergency personnel.

• Avoid downed power lines or trees.

If you have concerns about unaccounted individuals, please call 911 immediately. For non-emergencies, please call 269-467-4195. St. Joseph County remains under a severe thunderstorm watch until 11:30pm. The National Weather Service is advising 60+ mph winds, causing additional hazards. Please seek shelter immediately. Monitor your preferred weather and news source for current and up-to-date information. Emergency crews, police, fire, EMS, and utility crews are diligently working to clear the affected areas. Citizens should anticipate power outages, closed roadways and/or neighborhoods, and cellular/internet interruptions.

Authorized by: Sheriff Chad L. Spence