First Death Reported After Ohio Tornadoes

CELINA, OH - An elderly man was killed during the Memorial Day storms that tore through southern Ohio, Celina Mayor Jeff Hazel confirmed on Tuesday.

In a press conference on Tuesday, Hazel described his city as reminiscent of a "warzone." He said homes had been torn completely from their supports and search and rescue teams had to wade through debris and destruction to search for residents.

The death in Celina is the first reported casualty of the storms. About 40 people have reported injuries stemming from the tornadoes, according to Fox 8.

Nearly 5 million Ohioans were left in the dark after six tornadoes touched down throughout the state. The worst hit areas were concentrated around Dayton. Apartment buildings in Trotwood, about eight miles from Dayton, were leveled by the storm. Celina is about 60 miles northwest of Dayton.

The Ohio Department of Transportation said it was using snow plows to clear debris from I-75. Cutting a drivable path along the highway was made more complicated by the abundance of downed power lines.

A boil advisory has been issued for Dayton and Montgomery County water customers. The city of Dayton said it lost power to its water plants during the storm. Food and water distribution centers have been set up around the county. Here are current locations providing sustenance:

• Corinthian Church, 700 N. James H. McGee, Trotwood
• Morton Middle School, 8555 Peters Pike, Vandalia
• The Ridge Church, 7555 Brookville-Phillipsburg Road
• Hoffman Methodist Church (Miami County), 2010 S. Main St.

According to a map from the National Weather Service, multiple tornadoes hit the southern and central Ohio regions on Memorial Day. Survey teams have been dispatched by the agency to review the damage and determine how many tornadoes may have touched down. The agency said the review could take several days.