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Furniture Business in Sulphur, Oklahoma Destroyed by Tornado
April 29,
2024 by HFBusiness Staff in Business Strategy, Industry 
KFOR News 4 in Oklahoma reported this story about the tornados that tore through their state over the weekend causing severe damage, to homes and businesses, and worst of all, fatalities are being reported as well.
Amaya Ward from KFOR’s report stated, “Residents in Sulphur, Oklahoma, are searching for peace after deadly tornadoes struck the area Saturday. The city was hit hard by tornadoes that wrecked homes, trees and several businesses.
“It’s just kind of surreal,” said Gary Mensch, whose business was destroyed. Mensch and his family have owned JJ’s Furniture for decades. The tornadoes ripping through his city destroyed the business they have always known.
“25 years of hard work is being destroyed and there’s nothing I can do about it,” he said. The tornado did not hit Mensch’s home, but the roof to his furniture store was completely torn off. Debris and bricks are now scattered across the ground barely leaving anything to salvage.
“The water in there is three inches deep and all of this is wood furniture. So once it gets on there, it’s done,” said Mensch.
Mensch said he has never seen anything like this, but knows his community is strong and they are now focused on rebuilding and moving forward.
“No matter how many things you have going, no matter how successful you are, it can end just like that,” said Mensch. “In every situation there’s positivity.”
This story was originally reported on KFOR, News 4 in Oklahoma.
The Oklahoman has provided a list of ways to help Oklahomans as they begin the recovery process.