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Photos: Tornadoes in Iowa
April 13, 2011
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Story: Red Cross a Blessing
March 10, 2011This story is written by Tamica Smith-Jeuitt, a Red Cross worker from the Mississippi chapter.
Gloria Payton and her mother Ethel Stamps are survivors of the tornado that touched down in Hinds County, Mississippi on March 8, 2011.
One day before her mother’s 84th birthday, Gloria Payton is counting her blessings after surviving a tornado and for the Red Cross workers giving her family food. Payton, her mother and two other relatives were at home when they heard a sound similar to a train and strong winds in the middle night. When the noise stopped, they were in the dark, with a leaking roof, and snapped pine trees scattered across their yard in Edwards, MS.
Payton said she never called the Red Cross for help and was surprised when their emergency response vehicle drove up to her house shortly after the storm.
“All I knew was they had to be here to help and I certainly appreciated that,” said Payton.
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Disaster Alert: Severe Weather in Mississippi
March 10, 2011Disaster Alert
Mississippi – Strong winds and rain damaged structures in North Long Beach, North Gulf Port and a trailer park in Biloxi yesterday.
Mississippi Capital River Chapter placed an Emergency Response Vehicle and necessary resources on standby. The chapter will be doing Disaster Assessment when conditions permit.
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Disaster Alert: Tornado/Floods in Alabama
March 10, 2011Disaster Alert
Alabama – A possible tornado touched down south of Mobile yesterday damaging a strip mall along with a gas station, blowing over power lines and causing natural gas and ammonia leaks.
Several counties in the north are also dealing with flooding, including high creeks and roads under water. Local rivers will continue to rise over the next few days. The State Emergency Operations Center moved to level 3 activation and the Governor has declared a State of Emergency.
The Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter had an Emergency Response Vehicle with provisions ready to support two churches that were ready to act as temporary shelters.
Chapters have been in communication with their respective Emergency Managers to determine the extent of damages.
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Disaster Alert: Tornado in Florida
March 10, 2011Disaster Alert
Florida – A tornado touched down in Escambia County yesterday causing varying degrees of damage to homes and displacing four families.
The Northeast Florida Chapter provided food and lodging to those affected.
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Photos: Tornado in Mississippi
March 10, 2011
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Story: Family starts from scratch again with help from the Red Cross
March 10, 2011This story is written by Megan Burkes, a Red Cross worker in Mississippi.
Howard Stewart and his fiancé, Esmeralda Layton were dealt another devastating blow this morning when their mobile home was destroyed by severe weather that ripped through South Mississippi. This is the second time Stewart and Layton have sorted through their belongings having lost everything to Hurricane Katrina five years ago.
“This is a bigger mountain than we are ready to climb,” says Stewart, “But, we are lucky to be alive.” Stewart was at work when the severe weather came through and Esmeralda was at the gym working out. Both consider this a great blessing after seeing the state of their home.
Both thank the Red Cross for the quick response to their needs. “The Red Cross has made sure we have what we need for the next few days, a place to stay, food, clothing and shoes. It’s a big help, we have nothing,” says Stewart.
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Photos: Tornado in Estill Springs, TN
March 1, 2011
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Press Release: Red Cross Continues Tornado Relief Efforts
March 1, 2011
Red Cross Continues Tornado Relief Efforts
(TULLAHOMA) March 1, 2011 – Volunteers from the Red Cross are returning to the scene of yesterday’s tornado to begin damage assessment, mobile feeding, client casework and providing referrals to other local agencies to assist the affected families in their recovery.
Volunteer crews will be canvassing the area today to distributing meals, snacks and water to families as well as emergency workers at the two main tornado ravaged locations; Forest Lake Road as well as some homes located in the vicinity of Highway 130 and Rock Creek Road. The Red Cross is working diligently to assess the emergency needs of the affected families to ensure that emergency needs are being met.
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Disaster Update: Tornadoes in Mississippi
January 4, 2011Disaster Update
Mississippi – The American Red Cross of Mississippi is meeting the disaster-caused needs of families affected by tornadoes that went through the state on New Year’s Eve.
As of January 4, 2011, the Red Cross:
has publicized an assistance phone number statewide.
has case workers visiting affected neighborhoods.
is assisting about 50 families.
has provided more than 1300 meals and snacks.
has about 50 workers assigned to the job.
Anyone with emergency needs because of the New Year’s Eve tornadoes in Mississippi should call 601-353-5442.
This latest outbreak of twisters makes the fourth significant tornado incident in eight months for Mississippi. Each time, the Red Cross responds by offering shelter, food, clothing, and emotional support for the families involved.
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