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People far and wide have stepped up to help Smith Island homeowners. Photo: Robert Jones, Pres. Ewell Fire Department

VIDEO: Huge Support for Smith Island after Tornado Wrecks Property

When strong storms battered most of the Chesapeake region last Wednesday night, we couldn’t believe the news out of Smith Island. A waterspout came ashore as an EF1 tornado, damaging homes, shacks and boats. Getting help and supplies to the island by boat is no small feat.

But as Cheryl Costello shows us, an incredible support effort has exceeded $100K in donations and supplies are still flowing in. Watch below: