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(UPDATE/VIDEO): Tornado Causes Death And Destruction In Reading, Kansas

Residents are picking up the pieces in the small town of Reading in Lyon County, Kansas, where one man was killed and 20 homes were destroyed by a tornado Saturday night.  About 200-homes were damaged including the post office and fire station in Reading, a town of about 230-people.  At least 20-people have been moved to a temporary shelter in Emporia.

In a news release, Lyon County officials said they issued a Local Disaster Declaration and set up an Incident Command Post.  Officials said five people were treated on the scene by paramedics, one was transported to the hospital by private vehicle.  Another was taken to Newman Regional Hospital in Emporia by ambulance.  Both were treated and released.

The Kansas Department of Transportation announced K-170 highway through town will remain closed until further notice.

Residents and their families are sharing information via facebook.

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