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PITTSTON TWP. &#8212; Saturday&#8217;s confirmed tornado left a swath of damage here, but probably not enough to qualify for federal disaster money, according to Luzerne County emergency officials.The heaviest damage occurred in Pittston Township, but about 10 other municipalities reported minor losses.The county noted that a damage assessment remains ongoing, and it&#8217;s working with the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency to explore options for funding or reimbursement.The tornado, classified as an EF-2, generated top wind speeds of 120 mph.

County: Federal money for tornado unlikely