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Beavercreek Kmart / Greene Crossing - May 27
Approximately 27 hours after the tornado tore through southern Beavercreek, I made my way to my local Kmart not only to visit but to see some of the aftermath with my own eyes. Although all its neighbors on the same side of the plaza were still closed and dark at this point, Kmart had already reopened at 1 p.m. the same afternoon, along with the other stores that were able to resume operation.
Obviously the main thing to look at was Fitworks (it got the most damage). Since it was just after 8:30, there was no one working except for a few people working on Waffle House's roof. The northeast corner of the plaza was blocked off with caution tape, which included part of the main way into Kmart's parking lot. But one was still able to reach Kmart by passing in front of Waffle House as well as through the side driveway coming in from County Line Rd.
Since the evening rush hour had long passed, the store was not crowded. It was quiet as always, with about 10-20 other customers and 2 of the front checkouts (#4 and #6) were open. In fact, the store itself was virtually untouched. I saw no damage. The tornado was close, but not close enough to do anything significant to my local Kmart store!
When I left the store I saw an absolutely gorgeous sunset in the western sky. It was a nice, quiet evening and it was relaxing to know that my local Kmart is all right.
Kmart #3407 - Indian Ripple Rd - Beavercreek, Ohio
Beavercreek Kmart / Greene Crossing - May 27
Approximately 27 hours after the tornado tore through southern Beavercreek, I made my way to my local Kmart not only to visit but to see some of the aftermath with my own eyes. Although all its neighbors on the same side of the plaza were still closed and dark at this point, Kmart had already reopened at 1 p.m. the same afternoon, along with the other stores that were able to resume operation.
Obviously the main thing to look at was Fitworks (it got the most damage). Since it was just after 8:30, there was no one working except for a few people working on Waffle House's roof. The northeast corner of the plaza was blocked off with caution tape, which included part of the main way into Kmart's parking lot. But one was still able to reach Kmart by passing in front of Waffle House as well as through the side driveway coming in from County Line Rd.
Since the evening rush hour had long passed, the store was not crowded. It was quiet as always, with about 10-20 other customers and 2 of the front checkouts (#4 and #6) were open. In fact, the store itself was virtually untouched. I saw no damage. The tornado was close, but not close enough to do anything significant to my local Kmart store!
When I left the store I saw an absolutely gorgeous sunset in the western sky. It was a nice, quiet evening and it was relaxing to know that my local Kmart is all right.
Kmart #3407 - Indian Ripple Rd - Beavercreek, Ohio