Huntsville, AL – Nature’s most violent storms tore across Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana, reducing homes to rubble and bringing down power lines leaving residents in the dark.
As of today, more than 500 homes have been affected by the storms statewide, including major storm damage in Dekalb, Marshall and Walker Counties.
American Red Cross volunteers from North Alabama continue to respond to the disaster-caused needs of residents impacted by Saturday night’s storms.
In Marshall County, the Red Cross shelter in Boaz has been closed and reopened at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 201 Rose Road in Albertville.
All shelters in Dekalb County have been closed.
Individuals can call 1-866-GET INFO (1-866-438-4636) for disaster relief information.
Mary Moreillon, Regional Executive Director states,
“We are working with the families to provide food, shelter, emotional support and essential medical needs. The best way for people to assist their neighbors is to make a financial contribution to the American Red Cross.”
Donations can be mailed to your local Red Cross chapter. Credit card donations can be securely made by calling 1-800-REDCROSS or by visiting www.redcross.org or www.redcrossrelief.org.
