On Wednesday evening, a series of storms swept throughout the southern states, hitting Alabama especially hard. Authorities estimate that as many as 231 people have been killed in 6 states, making this one of the most devastating tornado outbreaks in the country’s history.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all who are affected by this devastation, as well as the first responders who are working around the clock to help victims and start the cleanup.
Here is some video from the local Tuscaloosa ABC Affiliate:
If you want to learn how to help or how to get prepared – here are some links we just received from FEMA:
Disaster Assistance.gov – https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
Help Others Impacted by disasters – https://www.fema.gov/rebuild/recover/howtohelp.shtm (FEMA Donations page)
Ready Tornado Preparedness – https://www.ready.gov/america/beinformed/tornadoes.html
What to do to before, during and after a tornado – https://www.ready.gov/tornadoes
Ready Evacuation Plan – https://www.ready.gov/business/plan/evacplan.html
Recent Tornado and Severe Storm Disasters:
Oklahoma Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Straight-Line Winds – https://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=14132
North Carolina Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding – https://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=14092
Tennessee Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding – https://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=13872
If you’re in the area, please join us on Facebook to share your story, check in and let us know you’re ok, or find out more about how you can help.
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