The Scotts Valley City Council has approved a resolution declaring a local emergency following a tornado that surprised the city during stormy weather on a Saturday afternoon earlier this month.
The tornado hit at about 1:40 p.m. Dec. 14 and city officials said it traveled about .31 miles along Mt. Herman Road between Lockwood Lane to Kings Village Road, destroying 15 overhead traffic signals and downing numerous trees, including one large tree about 4 feet in diameter that blocked Bean Creek Road and landed on a building at Scotts Valley Middle School.
Continue reading for FREE
This is NOT a paywall. We just want to make sure you’re a human. Sign in to read this story and receive the weekly roundup in your inbox.
Success! Your account was created and you’re signed in.
Please visit My Account to manage your account.
