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Clark Mills Tornado Kills Three, Including Twin 6-Year-Old Girls

Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in 32 counties to coordinate relief operations

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Overview

  • An EF1 tornado with estimated winds of 105 mph touched down just before 4 a.m. on June 22 in Clark Mills and remained on the ground for about five minutes
  • Six-year-old twins Emily and Kenni Bisson were killed when a giant maple tree crushed their home and 50-year-old Shelly Johnson died in a separate tree strike nearby
  • Clinton Elementary School was closed Monday and will reopen Tuesday with on-site counselors available to support students
  • A GoFundMe page has been set up to help survivor Kayleigh Bisson cover recovery and funeral expenses
  • Local officials and volunteers have launched relief efforts as crews clear downed trees and assess extensive damage to homes and infrastructure