Tornadoes Flatten Homes As More Storms Threaten South, Midwest – GlobalPost
More suspected tornadoes flattened homes and cut power to parts of Alabama, Indiana and Tennessee on Friday, two days after deadly storms killed 13 across the South and Midwest.
Emergency officials said at least two dozen people had been injured in the Chattanooga, Tenn., area, and homes had been torn to their foundations, CNN reported.
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An apparent tornado touched down in Madison County, Ala., damaging homes and raining golf ball-sized hail on residents. Local schools were on lockdown as the storm passed, an emergency official told CNN.
Near Huntsville, Ala., at least five people were taken to area hospitals, Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency told The Associated Press.
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Some 30,000 to 35,000 people were without power, MSNBC reported.
“Temporary shelter is being set up,” Paige Colburn, emergency management officer at the Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency, told MSNBC. “The storm has passed the county, thank goodness, and we are now working on response/recovery, life-saving and property-saving procedures.”
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In adjacent Limestone County, at least one apparent tornado was reported, Cindy Adams of the local sheriff’s office told CNN. One suspected tornado touched down at least once before authorities could sound a warning siren, she said.
A corrections official told the AP a reported tornado hit the Limestone Correctional Facility. No one was injured, but the roof suffered damage and part of the perimeter fence had been knocked down.
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Tornadoes were later reported in Indiana and Kentucky, although there was no immediate word on damage or injuries, according to CNN.
The states were among many that forecasters warned may experience severe storms and twisters on Friday.
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The strongest tornadoes were expected to hit southern Indiana, central Kentucky and northern-middle Tennessee later Friday, according to the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center.
The tornado outbreak that began Tuesday night left 13 dead across Kansas, Missouri, Illinois and Tennessee and battered parts of Kentucky as well. The latest death was reported in Kansas, where authorities said 53-year-old Richard Slade died Thursday from injuries suffered when a tornado struck Harveyville on Tuesday night, according to CNN.
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Marysville, Indiana (Town Of 1,900) “Completely Gone” – Indianapolis Star
Tornadoes have left widespread damage in Southern Indiana and a sheriff’s official says at least one town of about 1,900 people is “completely gone.”
Indiana Department of Homeland Security Spokesman John Erickson confirmed three deaths in Jefferson County.
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department dispatcher Shelly Jones says houses are missing near the unincorporated town of Chelsea, about 30 miles north of Louisville, Ky.
National Weather Service coordinator Bill Whitlock there’s “extreme damage” in the area of Henryville, a town of about 3,000 people just north of the Kentucky border. Destruction can be seen for miles and a school district spokeswoman says heavy damage has been reported at Henryville High school.
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I feel for those people. The storm is the least of their worries. I was in a F5 several years ago. It’s amazing how people react to catastrophes as if you were to blame for the weather or something.
At least they live away from the grassy knoll and the bombing of a federal building. Perhaps they won’t have to endure the building of the perfect volunteer for political/religious/non-religious reasons.
If they do have to go through that for some odd reason, here’s a few suggestions from a survivor:
When the genetic research begins to locate the perfect mafia family, step out of line and get back in behind the guy behind you. It’s amazing to find that they’ll have the same last name.
Pay careful attention to the friends that help you out-they’ll target them, too…especially if they are Christian. They might find the perfect hypocrite in the bunch. If you have to run them over, do so. It’s more important you leave the Interstate intact.
When a group of Baptist try to promote their gay agenda, just remember you have to take care of yourself first. The gays did not cause the destruction. If they start rumors about the police that are there to keep out looters and lookie-loos…just think about the source. They have an agenda that is not conducive to your recovery effort.
If you find strange things happening in your new home, just remember you were very stressed when you moved in. They weren’t. They had all the time in the world to set you up and hide behind you while you were busy trying to reclaim you life. They have ulterior motives and there are no such thing as ghosts, god-produced mental disorders, and you owe no one a speech. Just get your crap and move on.
When they ask why you can’t use the computer or watch TV to get information on the recovery effort, just politely remind them you no longer own those items and if you did you no longer have the power to operate them. They are the nutty ones, not you.
Beware of out-of-staters there that are hired by the insurance companies. They know they won’t be there long. They hope top bs the locals and get paid for a crappy job.
If they accuse you of manufacturing your own drivers license and credit cards, just knock them to the ground and get those things back. Now isn’t a good time for a crash course in crime techniques. You’ll need those things.
If you see a strange telephone truck stalking you, just remember, there’s something in it for them, two.
Only visit the counselors that you are required to see once. Every time you enter the building is overkill.
If they shut down the recovery center before you ever get there, it isn’t a conspiracy. They move a lot and by the time you figure out where they are, it’s too late.
If you find your tires are being ripped a lot, just check your jack. There may be some information from “God” that they’d like you to read.
Some people disappear during the chaos. Don’t be one of them!