LOGAN COUNTY, Ohio — Cleanup continues in the hard hit area of Logan County after a deadly tornado ripped through the county last week.
Hundreds of volunteers have come to Indian Lake to help clear out the debris.
“It's devastating but we are resilient and people are just pushing through,” said Washington Township Police Chief Michael Thompson.
Storms can bring out the best in humanity.
“Different villages and cities just started sending people, the BSSA sent a ton of deputies from all over. I remember being on Orchard Island, taking command of that two hours I feel like after the incident and I turn around and there are 250 firefighters and police officers from all over Ohio and Indiana that are there to help,” Thompson explained.
But it can also bring out the worst.
“The bad is people are selfish. You know, and I get it, some people have reached that survival mode, like 'It's about me and my property,'” Thompson said.
Thompson said there have been reports of looting in his area.
"It is beyond frustrating," he said.
He will not tolerate his devastated residents to be taken advantage of, saying residents expect police to protect them.
"I'm very clear - we will find you if you are going to come take advantage of our residents. We will go to the ends of the earth to make sure you are held accountable," Thompson said.
Which is just one of the reasons why you will see police officers, deputies and troopers from every end of the state keeping a watchful eye as residents clean up the pieces.
“Just know, there are multiple agencies up here and if we have to arrest people, we will," Thompson said.