A tornado swept through the village of Union City in Branch County Friday, killing 3 people and injuring 12 others. On Sunday evening, community members gathered for a prayer vigil to honor the lives lost and stand together in support.
- A tornado struck Union City in Branch County on Friday, killing 3 people and injuring 12 others.
- Governor Whitmer declared a state of emergency for three Michigan counties after surveying the damage Sunday.
- Community members gathered Sunday evening for a prayer vigil to honor the lives lost.
WATCH: Prayer vigil held after tornado kills 3 in Union City
The powerful storm spawned the tornado that tore through the village, leaving a path of destruction in its wake. FOX 47 was in Union City throughout the weekend as the community began the recovery process.
At the Sunday night vigil, Trent Hammond of Crossroads Bible Church in Sherwood was one of many to address those gathered in prayer.
"We pray for the families that have lost loved ones. Oh Lord, the hurt that they have right now… may they find your comfort and your strength and your presence and your peace," Hammond said.
Three Michigan counties, including Branch, are now under a state of emergency after Governor Whitmer surveyed the damage Sunday.
One neighbor I spoke with off camera said it has been a difficult weekend, but the community is grateful for the support.
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