A Performance Plus Quick Oil Change in Gaylord, Michigan that was struck by a tornado nearly 10 months ago recently rebuilt its building and is back in business, the Petoskey News-Review reports.

The store located at 1450 W. Main St. was struck by a tornado on May 20, 2022. Steve Renaud is one of the workers that were there the day it took place.

He remembers it being a slow day when a funnel began to form over a nearby mobile home park. Renaud called on those nearby the shop to come inside, where everyone descended into the shop’s pit.

Within 10 seconds, “all of a sudden the building was gone,” he remembered. With wind reaching 150 miles an hour, debris was everywhere. The incident ended “in about 10 seconds.” Debris had to be cleared to remove workers from the area, who escaped with minor scratches. 

“Every news outlet that was talking about the tornado had a picture of this building which was destroyed,” Renaud stated.

After working at other Performance locations in the North Michigan area, Renaud is now back at the Gaylord store after its reconstruction last week. Joining him is Drew Snider, another worker who was present during the storm last year.

“I am so excited to return. I love this job. The people are easy to work with and it's a good place to be,” Snider said.