Revere 2014 Tornado Photo Album

by Journal Staff • July 31, 2014 • 0 Comments

Two workers from Jet Concrete of New Hampshire were leaving their worksite at the Hill School when the tornado struck. Their truck was buried under debris, an air conditioner and bricks from nearby buildings. They rode out the storm by putting on hardhats and getting under the dash of the truck.

A woman who had been in the convenience store during the storm heads for shelter on Park Avenue.

Malden Police Officer Jack Delaney was en route to a doctorâ€™s appointment when the tornado hit. After taking cover in his car, he began to direct traffic and help get people stabilized at the intersection of Broadway and Park Avenue. Here, he directs traffic minutes after the twister. Note the dumpster that belongs about 40 yards away.

This photo was taken on Broadway immediately after the tornado passed at 9:34 a.m. (see the clock) with cars disabled, tree branches down and people in shock. Rain was still falling very heavily.

Mayor Dan Rizzo and Gov. Deval Patrick â€“ along with other city and state officials (including State Fire Marshal Stephen Coan) â€“ spoke about the disaster prior to a press conference late in the afternoon on Monday. The meeting took place on the American Legion Lawn as City Hall was not yet safe to enter.

A young boy leaps over debris on Park Avenue about an hour after the tornado. Many didnâ€™t know what to do afterward, and took to the streets to take pictures and find loved ones â€“ which was quite dangerous with the numerous power lines on the ground.

Broadway Attorney Dan Occena picks up a soiled and soaked American flag that an hour earlier hung proudly from the lightposts. Several bystanders picked up the flags out of respect from the debris in the first hour after the tornado.

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