dailyloe.com – A powerful storm caused widespread damage in Moran, Texas, on Saturday night. The storm tore roofs off buildings, flooded streets, and knocked out power. The town’s only store, Red Barn Liquor and Grocery, was among the hardest hit. Despite significant structural damage, the store has remained open to serve the community.
Moran resident Miranda Hogan described the storm’s approach. She said it was calm before storm chasers arrived. The first round of warnings suggested it would not be too bad. A second round advised people to close up and leave the area.
Strong winds and heavy rain soon moved in, damaging homes and businesses. Hogan reported that her roof was off and there was damage inside. Several houses and a business in the area also lost their roofs.
At the Red Barn, the storm left the building without electricity. Store manager Patricia York said shutting down completely was not an option. They found a way to take card payments using a phone. They are selling what they can, like cigarettes and any beer that is still good.
Repairs are currently underway at the store. York hopes the store will be back to normal within the next two weeks. An electrician is expected to restore power after the roof is fixed. The building must also dry out before power can be safely restored.
The store is working to restock basic groceries in the meantime. York recognizes its critical role as the community’s only store. For the most part, since it has been here, it has operated as a liquor store.
Customers have continued to visit despite the store’s limited operations. They saw social media updates stating the store was still open. York said business has been pretty good for a Monday. People are still coming after seeing the posts on Facebook.
The community of Moran is now working to recover from the storm’s impact. The Red Barn’s continued operation provides essential goods to residents. The store’s resilience highlights its importance to the small town. Recovery efforts are focused on restoring normalcy as quickly as possible.[]
Source: Yahoo
