North Carolina community picking up pieces after tornado
Mar 24, 2025
HERTFORD, N.C., (WAVY) – A tornado in North Carolina disrupted the community in Perquimans County, and residents came together for a day of clean-up on Saturday.
A lot of progress has been made as the debris from the destroyed trailers was picked up and thrown out.
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“Everything that's manageable you can pick up with your hands. That's what we're doing; we have another tractor that has that's picking up everything else that us people, everybody that came out here today, couldn't get. It's a little bit bigger,” said Kevin Ghameshlouy Jr., a worker on-site today.
Affected resident Laquisia Hughes shared that she lost everything. Although today was a big update in the clean-up process, she admitted it was difficult to see.
“You know, looking at it is depressing. Better is coming. God has a plan. We're just here,” said Hughes.
More than 100 volunteers came throughout the day to help out. One volunteer told 10 On Your Side twelve dump trucks were filled to the top with parts of the trailers.
“It is a true blessing. I'm telling you, I'm so thankful. I'm so grateful. I can't say it enough,” said Hughes.
Hughes says the community showed up and showed out, bringing food, drinks and their machinery to help move the debris.
“A lot of people from the community brought out their own tractors and excavators and all that, which is great,” said Ghameshlouy.
Video from Drone 10 on Monday shows the aftermath. On Saturday afternoon, the difference was noticeable.
“It's been a relief to know that we have so many people around there showing up and being present and like hands-on,” said Hughes.
Hughes told 10 On Your Side that new trailers will be brought to the lot on Monday. ...read more read less