Branson's Nantucket Resort Survives Tornado

Online, April 8, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Branson, Missouri - The fact that the Branson's Nantucket Resort survived the EF-2 Tornado that hit the town of Branson during the early morning hours of February 29 can only be attributed to an act of the almighty. The luxury timeshare development of Branson's Nantucket, which is situated in the shadow of the Ozark Mountains, on the scenic banks of Branson's Table Rock Lake avoided certain destruction as wall of tornadoes tore through at least five states, causing extensive damage and killing at least one person in Missouri. Although final casualty figures in the tourist haven of Branson are still uncertain, at least a dozen injuries have been reported in the area, and police officers were still checking properties in search of as yet unreported victims until the early hours of Monday morning.

The tornado left a trail of devastation in its wake, forcing many homeowners and tenants to seek shelter where they could, and those displaced, by the fierce one-hundred and twenty mile-per-hour winds, found refuge in local schools, community centers and churches.

Tourist officials however have been paying down the scale of the destruction saying that February is a quiet time for Branson, and that most of the big-name entertainers generally don't get there until later in the spring, therefore the city and its facilities will be open for business as usual. As is the luxury, points based timeshare resort of Branson's Nantucket and all of the great other attractions surrounding it.
In an earlier news release, the authorities also denied reports that Branson Airport had suffered the damage reported in some media circles, and said that flights had been continuing, only hours after the storms past, with no delays. Furthermore all major attractions including Silver Dollar City, Show Boat Branson Belle and the Sight and Sound Theater also suffered only minimal, or no damage whatsoever, and along with the theatres, Malls, restaurants, Branson's Nantucket Resort and retail stores will be open as usual. The statement concluded by saying that "the city of Branson," along with the, "will be open and welcoming visitors to the live Music Capital of the World."

Gov. Jay Dixon declared the county, which includes Branson, and the Branson's Nantucket Resort, a disaster area, but a later news release stated that, "The resilience of the Ozark people, their faith and steadfast nature will shine through this unfortunate situation and Branson will rebuild and recover quickly,"

Branson's Mayor Raeanne Presley; Lynn Berry, Branson CVB (Convention and Visitors Bureau) director of public relations; Dean Kruithof, city administrator; Garrett Anderson, assistant city administrator; and Ted Martin, Branson fire chief, all signed the statement giving a clear indication that Branson, and the resort of Branson's Nantucket are still well and truly on the tourist map for 2012.

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Branson's Nantucket
2837 State Hwy 265
Branson, MO 65616
Phone: 417-338-5006
Toll Free: 877-365-8082
Fax: 417-338-5023
Email: [email protected]
http://www.bransonsnantucket.com/