MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — A series of emotional 911 calls were made Oct. 9 after a tornado hit neighborhoods in Martin County. Many residents went through the unthinkable after an EF2 tornado hit.

“We were hurt by the tornado. My whole house is down. The roof is closed,” said one victim.

“Is anyone hurt?” asked the 911 dispatcher.

“No, just cuts, but we’re, we’re fine,” the victim said.

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Donna Blaire Paul was in her Stuart home and says her daughter called 911 from miles away — when she finally wrapped her mind around the tragic reality. Paul immediately called his daughter, who lives in North Carolina. Her daughter then called 911 for her mother.

“I just feel like that phone call was a God moment because I don’t remember calling her,” Paul said. “So that she can reach anyone.”

Paul lives in Marine Sands and says that while that day was a blur, it changed his life forever. Her home sustained damage to the roof and several windows.

“You think completely differently after you’re in the middle of a catastrophe like this,” Paul said. “Your whole perspective in life I think is rearranged.”

At least 400 homes were reported damaged where the tornado reached 120 mph winds. Some residents were injured in the devastation, particularly near Burning Tree Circle in Stuart. One victim’s wife suffered leg injuries.

“And you said maybe he broke his leg?” a 911 dispatcher asked.

“Yes. Her face is cut,” one victim replied.

“Alright, let me get a medical service for you, okay?” assured the dispatcher.

“Okay. Wait, honey, wait, I’m getting medical treatment,” assured the victim.

According to a National Weather Service report, the EF2 tornado started in Hobe Sound and ended in Stuart, traveling 5.7 miles.

As for the Pauls, their roof and windows are being repaired, but they’re thankful the house is still standing.