# Neighbor’s Heroic Rescue in Avondale Tornado

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Podcast: [New Orleans News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541)
Published: 2026-06-20T08:36:51+00:00
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## Resource

A devastating EF-1 tornado struck Avondale, Louisiana, at dawn, collapsing roofs and displacing residents—yet amid the chaos, a neighbor’s heroic rescue and a community’s swift response turned tragedy into a story of resilience. Rolonna Hills survived thanks to Gilbert Simmons, who risked his own safety to pull her from wreckage, while United Way and Rebuilding Together New Orleans mobilized for cleanup. Hills, now staying with her mother, credits her survival to divine grace and her neighbor’s bravery, while a GoFundMe page shows the community rallying to rebuild. This storm proves that in the face of nature’s fury, human compassion and collaboration are the true anchors of recovery. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8d3229e74b68d3a1

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