Franklin is rebuilding after an EF-3 tornado tore through the community.

The tornado formed in Milam County and crossed in Robertson County, reaching wind speeds of 140 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

Homes and buildings were “totally destroyed” and a curfew was put into effect for 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

For those who were unable to get into their homes, First Baptist Church opened up and Franklin United Methodist Church served as a triage center. A food truck on its way to a food truck festival stopped in Franklin and served and cooked food to residents who were unable to because of the storm.

Fundraisers have been created to help the community and the Franklin Drive Thru Safari, which suffered broken fences and severe property damage.

To donate to the Franklin Tornado Relief, you can donate through Facebook . As of Sunday morning, the fundraiser had raised more than $13,000 of its $20,000 goal.

To donate to the Franklin Drive Thru Safari, you can donate through GoFundMe . As of Sunday morning, the fundraiser had raised more than $3,000 of its $5,000 goal.

—- KXXV