By John Tretbar

Residents are picking up the pieces in the small town of Reading in Lyon County, Kansas, where one man was killed and 20 homes were destroyed by a tornado Saturday night. About 200-homes were damaged including the post office and fire station in Reading, a town of about 230-people. At least 20-people have been moved to a temporary shelter in Emporia.

In a news release, Lyon County officials said they issued a Local Disaster Declaration and set up an Incident Command Post. Officials said five people were treated on the scene by paramedics, one was transported to the hospital by private vehicle. Another was taken to Newman Regional Hospital in Emporia by ambulance. Both were treated and released.

Officials had not released any names, nor the circumstances in which the one person died.

A secondary search had been completed by early Sunday. Shelters were established at the Junior High School in Reading, at a local church and at the Super 8 Motel at 2913 West US-50 in Emporia. Authorities were not allowing residents into the affected area to search for items or walk through the area.

All pets that have been collected are being taken to the Animal Control Shelter at 1216 Hatcher St. in Emporia.

An Incident Management Team from the northeast region arrived Sunday morning to assist with response efforts.

Residents and their families are sharing information via facebook.