Cleanup and reparations continues after destructive storm

EAST GRANBY, CT (WFSB) – Connecticut towns are still in the recovery process following a powerful storm on Friday. The storm, a severe microburst, left a trail of destruction across the region. A microburst is a localized column of sinking air within a thunderstorm that can produce damaging winds. Intense winds caused flipped planes and caused significant damage at the Simsbury Airport. The airport was not the only area affected, as residential neighborhoods also faced substantial impacts. Crews were hard at work cleaning up residential areas. “I haven’t seen damage like this since October 2011 snowstorm,” said Brad Schmitt of Schmitt Tree Service. In the town, trees were uprooted, lawns destroyed, and power lines knocked down. “One of our neighbors, his son was in his bedroom when the tree collapsed. Luckily, he only suffered scratches. When something like this happens, you’re just glad that everyone walked away from it,” said Matt Broderick, a Simsbury resident. Nicholas Grosse escaped death when a massive tree crashed through his home, splitting it in half. He recounted the terrifying experience, saying, “Another piece of the ceiling fell down and I lifted up my hands and I happened to catch it and push it out...