Governor Tours Harveyville After Tornado

HARVEYVILLE, Kan. (AP) – Governor Sam Brownback has met with the
family of a Harveyville man who suffered fatal injuries when a
tornado lifted his home off its foundation.
Thursday’s visit came less than a day after 53-year-old Richard
Slade was taken off life support and died at a Topeka hospital. The
trip to the Wabaunsee County town also gave Brownback a chance to
see the damage caused by Tuesday night’s EF2 tornado, which packed
winds of up to 130 miles per hour.
Brownback said he had high praise for the large number of
volunteers who rushed to the town’s aid. He remarked that roofs
already were being rebuilt.
While touring the area, Brownback received a call from President
Barack Obama. The president also took time to talk to Harveyville’s
mayor, Dustin Kuntz.