damage assessment

“Initial indications are that several US personnel were injured. Base personnel are conducting a post-attack damage assessment,” the spokesperson added.

The National Weather Service said initial surveys indicated at least an EF-3 tornado in Greenfield, but additional damage assessment could lead to a more powerful ranking.

“It’ll be when things subside before we can do our damage assessment,” Comstock said.

The study is the first to apply an advanced multi-faceted approach that links damage assessment to post-storm change in the structure of barrier islands.

She added that officials had started a damage assessment across the state to ensure the safety of buildings and infrastructure.