One year after an EF-2 tornado tore through a rural Erie County property In Wattsburg on Knoyle Road, the Seabury family is still working to rebuild after losing nearly everything in a matter of minutes.<\/p>\n
Even a year later, the damage left behind is still visible. The storm changed their lives in seconds, destroying barns, silos, equipment, and animals the family considered part of their own.<\/p>\n
The tornado also claimed the lives of two of the family\u2019s oldest horses, along with several chickens.<\/p>\n
Nolan Seabury says the family is currently focused on rebuilding their home, including putting on a new roof. But he says insurance coverage has fallen far short of what\u2019s needed to fully repair the extensive damage.<\/p>\n
The next major step in their recovery is rebuilding a barn so they can bring their surviving horse and cattle back home. Right now, the animals remain off-site while the family continues clearing and restoring the property to make it safe again.<\/p>\n
Seabury says having their livestock back would be a major milestone in restoring a sense of normalcy after a year of recovery work.<\/p>\n
Despite the ongoing challenges, he says the support from neighbors and the community has made a significant difference. The family says people continue to check in regularly, helping them push forward during the long rebuilding process.<\/p>\n
A GoFundMe campaign titled \u201cHelp Sean and Elizabeth Rebuild After Tornado\u201d remains open for those who want to support recovery efforts. A link is available on Erie News Now\u2019s website.<\/p>\n