LONGWOOD, Fla. — Cleanup continues in Seminole County after an EF-2 tornado tore through Longwood Monday morning.

The National Weather Service said the tornado carved a 4-mile path through Seminole County in the Markham Woods Road area. 

The tornado originally touched down in the Wekiwa Springs area around 9:30 a.m., with winds ranging from 80 to 90 miles per hour before it reached its peak strength of 120 mph, leaving destruction in its wake.

The tornado left some areas of the Whispering Winds neighborhood untouched. However, a few steps to a neighboring home is complete devastation.

A home on Blue Iris Place collapsed from the storm, with the two occupants escaping. Officials said they are thankful no one was killed when the tornado hit.

Soon after the storm passed, county and city crews began assessing the damage and started the clean-up process, helping residents impacted by the tornado.

The American Red Cross was also on scene Monday, aiding those in need.

The county will continue cleanup efforts until the community is back on its feet. 

Blue tarps available for those with roof damage

Residents with roof damage from the storm can collect free blue tarps in the parking lot of the St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Longwood.

Seminole County’s Building and Emergency management teams will provide the tarps to homeowners as damage assessments continue.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends taking a photo of the damage before installing a tarp on your roof. And if your roof has a hole, put down a secure piece of plywood first. Then stretch the tarp across the affected area and secure it to the roof.

FEMA also says this a temporary solution for homeowners to remain in their houses while they repair the damage.