At least 13 Bhutanese families resettled in West Springfield, MA have been badly affected by the recent Tornado, according to latest reports.
The victims include the families of Beenu Chhetri, Kumar Adhikari, Bishnu Khatiwoda, Bishnu Sapkota, Tek Nath Acharya, Pratap Gautam, Michael Gautam, Lal Bahadur Khadka, Bhakta Khadka, Mahendra Chhetri, Ram Bhatarai, Keshav Chhetri, Ram Chhetri, among others.
Among four who sustained minor injuries, one Tulasha Adhikari, 75, was discharged hours after admitting in the hospital following treatment.
According to Ram Rai, those displayed have been talking shelter at two school complexes in the City in West Springfield.
Rai added that the electric power supply, which was cut-off since the disaster hit the region, has been resumed as of now.
Rai further informed BNS that the American Red Cross Society, public health administrations, Lutheran Social Service, local donors and local volunteers are involved in assisting victims.
It is also reportedly learnt that many victims have lost their valuables including important ID cards, I-94, travel documents, check books, jewelries, among others.
A powerful Tornado that hit the region on Wednesday had caused huge damage.
Reported by Sudarsan Gautam for BNS from Springfield.
