The last tornado to hit the area was in the summer of 2000 in Rush, although damage was minimal. The girl's condition was upgraded to fair Tuesday morning. The Colorado Springs Chapter of the American Red Cross set up an emergency shelter in the Ellicott Baptist Church. The Rev. John McKenzie of the Ellicott Baptist Church was in his house behind the church when the storm picked up Monday afternoon. His home fared better than many in town, with only a few broken windows.
Folks have pulled together, there's a lot of hope here.
Many of the people in the shelter were returning from the holiday weekend, only to be sent to the shelter before even reaching their houses, due to a propane tank that had flipped over near the high school. Residents were evacuated in a half-mile area of the propane tank. A lot of people did not know if their homes had made it, so there was a lot of apprehension. How you can help 1.Pray for people in communities affected by tornadoes. Wider Church Ministries United Church of Christ 700 Prospect Ave.