GREENWOOD COUNTY — The community of Eureka in southeast Kansas is beginning the cleanup following Tuesday night’s direct hit from a tornado. Search and rescue efforts continued through the night. Eight people were injured, according to Greenwood County Emergency Management.

Kansas Adjutant General’s Office spokeswoman Jane Welch says the high school, along with several homes and businesses were damaged. Assessments of the damage are underway. Welch says she didn’t know how seriously the eight victims were hurt.

A shelter has been set up at a church for displaced residents.

U.S. 54 closed Tuesday night at Kansas 99 south junction and at Flint Hills Road in Butler County is now open, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol

Hundreds in Eureka and many others across Greenwood County are without power, according to Westar Energy. There is no word on when electricity would be restored.

The Red Cross is working from the Methodist Church at 521 Main Street. Volunteers are asked to report to the Matt Samuels Community Building, 100 North Jefferson Street.

Tuesday night, the Governor’s office issued a state of disaster emergency for Greenwood County, according to Kansas Adjutant’s General’s office.

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GREENWOOD COUNTY —Eureka sustained a direct hit from a tornado just before 7:30p.m.Tuesday. Power lines were down and first responders were asked to report to the fire station on South Main Street, according to the Greenwood County Emergency Management.

Hundreds are without power in the city of Eureka, according to Westar Energy..

A temporary shelter was established at the Methodist Church.

People were asked to avoid the damage area. Emergency vehicles are being delayed attempting to reach the scene due to traffic.

The Governor’s office issued a state of disaster emergency for Greenwood County, according to Kansas Adjutant’s General’s office.

Officials are working to assess damage. There are no reports of injury.

Eureka is located 60 miles east of Wichita.