December 26, 2015 was a nightmare for many Rowlett, Texas residents as an EF4 tornado ripped through the city, leveling many housing and thousands without power. A confirmed 13 people were killed by the devastating storm. For those who were fortunate enough to have a house still standing, there were plenty of repairs that still needed to be made.
That’s exactly what Lindsay Diaz and her family were getting ready to do before a demolition company mistakenly knocked down her house, instead of the one block over that they were supposed to. The demolition crew blamed Google Maps for the mishap. After the story was covered by local news, it generated tons of interest on social media and national media, with many calling for the company to apologize and make the situation right. Overwhelmed by the coverage and calls for action, the company later apologized and promised to fix the mistake.
WFAA News 8, a local channel, has the full story below:
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