High winds heavily damage Greene County fire company building
The Nemacolin Volunteer Fire Company in Greene County was heavily damaged by trees uprooted by high winds Feb. 18. Despite the damage, the fire company is moving forward with its Lenten fish fries. (Courtesy of Nemacolin Volunteer Fire Company)
Courtesy of Nemacolin Fire Company
Courtesy of Nemacolin Fire Company
This photo shows a tree uprooted by high winds impacting the Nemacolin Volunteer Fire Company, which occurred early Friday morning.
High winds uprooted trees that impacted the Nemacolin Fire Company building, resulting in exterior and interior damage estimated to be in excess of at least $150,000.聽
Mother Nature wreaked havoc on the Nemacolin Volunteer Fire Company in Greene County early morning on Feb. 18, unleashing dangerously high winds that resulted in uprooted trees crashing into the company building and caused heavy damage.
Fire company President Max Brozik said that afternoon that high winds uprooted a tree and also caused three other trees to impact the building, resulting in exterior and interior damage estimated to be in excess of $150,000.
Photographs of the damage show a massive hole in the roof, ripped insulation, destroyed ceilings, walls, furniture and equipment.
鈥淲e are trying to get the building to where we can still hold our upcoming fish fries, so if anyone would like to donate we will have an account set up to try and help for any uncovered expenses,鈥� Brozik said.
However, Brozik said the fire company鈥檚 Cash Bash scheduled to be held on March 5 will not be canceled.
Crews and volunteers worked throughout the day to clear debris. Late in the afternoon, Brozik said officials were trying to place coverings on the roof.
Rich Policz, director of the county鈥檚 emergency management agency, said his office met with Nemacolin Volunteer Fire Company officials and developed a plan during the assessment of damage and repair to the building 鈥渟o there is no delay of emergency services to the community.鈥�
Other nearby fire companies and emergency management services were alerted and are on standby in support of the Nemacolin department鈥檚 issues, he said.
No injuries were reported.