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re: Alabama tornado discussion and links
Posted on 4/30/11 at 3:45 pm to chilld28
Posted on 4/30/11 at 3:45 pm to chilld28
quote:that's about right, uah doesn't close for nothing.
My cousin is going to UAH. He told me that he couldn't believe that they were out. Said the only thing UAH would close for was the return of Jesus but they would still make you write a paper about it.
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Posted on 4/30/11 at 3:47 pm to Sal Minio
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Is this because of all of the chaos that really more people are actually accounted for but it has not made the news yet or is it really going to be a lot worse once all is said and done?
We went up to Pratt City this a.m. just NW of downtown Birmingham. The devastation there is unbelievable. With Tuscaloosa being much,much bigger and Cullman a decent size town too, it may be another 5 or 6 days before everyone is accounted for. The destruction is just amazing.
Posted on 4/30/11 at 4:45 pm to Alahunter
Yeah thats true. Hopefully we will hear from him soon or maybe someone could email him if they know his email address. I think he worked at a game store there.
Posted on 4/30/11 at 4:47 pm to Crimsoncutie98
it shows he hasnt posted since the 26th, but that he is online right now
Posted on 4/30/11 at 5:00 pm to Crimsoncutie98
Mebbe.. I don't have his email. Hopefully he's just out helping clean up and without power. I'm sure alot that are usually here are just busy as heck right now. Gah it's been crazy today.
Posted on 4/30/11 at 5:27 pm to Alahunter
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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama --- The United Way of Central Alabama reports it has an immediate need for volunteers to work its 211 Help Line.
The shifts are 4 hours, and begin at the following times: 4 a.m., 8 a.m., noon, 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and midnight.
Volunteers should arrive 15 minutes prior to their shift start for a brief training. Volunteers will receive incoming calls for assistance, log them into a database and provide other assistance that will be outlined in training.
To volunteer, email hhutchinson@uwca.org.
Address: 3600 8th Ave S, Birmingham.
The United Way says volunteers needed starting at noon today through at least Friday.
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Posted on 4/30/11 at 6:00 pm to YumYum Sauce
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YumYum Sauce
Alabama tornado discussion and links
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I know.. the looters should be locked up for a long time, and the price gougers too. I'm afraid to hear stories about people being taken advantage of that will be coming, cuz you know it's going to happen at some point.
everyone bitches about looters but if you're insured it doesn't matter anyway (at least that's what my state farm friend was saying). It sucks when you lose irreplaceable items but look on the bright side, you'll get everything back and probably more.
So if you have insurance you shouldnt mind some worthless piece of shite stealing from you?
Your state farm friend in full of shite because you dont get it all back and if he is an agent he should be fired.
Posted on 4/30/11 at 6:34 pm to Crimsoncutie98
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Has anyone talked to m2pro? He lives in Tuscaloosa, right?
He's my best friend. He is okay and was about 2 miles from the damage. His store was completely obliterated on 15th street but he wasn't in it when the storm hit. We are all so busy helping/volunteering that we haven't had much time to check in. I'll let him know you guys were asking about him though.
This post was edited on 4/30/11 at 8:18 pm
Posted on 4/30/11 at 7:07 pm to vuvuzela
I posted this in another thread but I thought I would post it here too.
From what I have seen here in Tuscaloosa, the last thing the town needs is more volunteers from out of town. What is needed is money and supplies that can be sent here, but not more volunteers, vehicles, and tourists. The cars everywhere are just clogging the roads and blocking streets needed for police/fire/utility/rescue trucks. Most places I have tried to walk to have resulted in me being turned away by cops or guardsmen. They are concerned about looting and keeping the town safe and the extra people everywhere are making it tough on the cops to tell who has good intentions and who is here for trouble.
My advice: Unless you have family or friends who you are coming to help specifically, stay out of town and let the professionals do their job. Donate your goods and money, not your labor. There will be a time when more labor is needed but not now.
Also, before anyone accuses me, I am not bashing Chizik or AU here. Just saying what is needed. Another note, if you are an Auburn student driving up to help, DON'T wear Auburn gear, especially if it is a big group of you. It just makes it look like you are here for a thank you and to make Auburn look good instead of to help.
From what I have seen here in Tuscaloosa, the last thing the town needs is more volunteers from out of town. What is needed is money and supplies that can be sent here, but not more volunteers, vehicles, and tourists. The cars everywhere are just clogging the roads and blocking streets needed for police/fire/utility/rescue trucks. Most places I have tried to walk to have resulted in me being turned away by cops or guardsmen. They are concerned about looting and keeping the town safe and the extra people everywhere are making it tough on the cops to tell who has good intentions and who is here for trouble.
My advice: Unless you have family or friends who you are coming to help specifically, stay out of town and let the professionals do their job. Donate your goods and money, not your labor. There will be a time when more labor is needed but not now.
Also, before anyone accuses me, I am not bashing Chizik or AU here. Just saying what is needed. Another note, if you are an Auburn student driving up to help, DON'T wear Auburn gear, especially if it is a big group of you. It just makes it look like you are here for a thank you and to make Auburn look good instead of to help.
Posted on 4/30/11 at 7:27 pm to Monticello
Posted on 4/30/11 at 7:48 pm to plutonium55
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So if you have insurance you shouldnt mind some worthless piece of shite stealing from you?
Your state farm friend in full of shite because you dont get it all back and if he is an agent he should be fired.
I think you missed what i was trying to say. Just stating that folks will get what they have back and newer if they are insured. sorry if you disagreed.
Posted on 4/30/11 at 7:56 pm to Sal Minio
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I keep seeing on CNN that many people are still missing. Is this because of all of the chaos that really more people are actually accounted for but it has not made the news yet or is it really going to be a lot worse once all is said and done?
This is very concerning.
It just the chaos in the aftermath of something like this. The official number of missing is over 500, but those numbers may be inflated because of people calling in to report missing they haven't spoken to in years. Mayor Walt Maddox talked about this today.
Posted on 4/30/11 at 8:03 pm to vuvuzela
Glad you guys are ok! Thanks for letting us know.
Posted on 4/30/11 at 9:14 pm to Crimsoncutie98
Posted on 4/30/11 at 10:33 pm to CapstoneGrad06
Posted on 4/30/11 at 11:34 pm to LSUswanny
We buried my brother-in-law today. I was at the wake last night. I guess the funerial home did the best that they could do, but he was swollen and looked at peace. I would like somebody on this board to tell Afreaux one thing. Afreaux and I had many disagreements about race or other things, but my brother-in-law shielded a siventeen year old black girl and her thirteen week old baby. Unfortunately they all died, but people need to realize that when lives are in danger, color goes by the wayside. People are definitely people.
Posted on 4/30/11 at 11:37 pm to LSUswanny
Checking in. Hope all are well and accounted for. Been helping in this area with the tornado that hit 4 miles from my house in Walker County. 14 dead in our area. Husband came upon the houses immediately after the storm. He helped for several hours and they had 4 dead, 3 unresponsive and 2 missing. Total count for our county was 14. Terrible. Husband has not slept since. Sister is Director of Nurses at a Bham hospital and she says the victims they have will not close their eyes. They just cry and say when they do, they see it all again. Please remember all these people in the south in your prayers. We are at 255 dead, over 996 injured and 580 missing total in Alabama as of last news coverage. Football just doesn't seem all that important right this minute. See you tomorrow.
Posted on 4/30/11 at 11:45 pm to avondale88
Guys I cant express how much concern and care have come from neighbors, strangers and folks from out of state. My sister lost everything including her neighbor, my wife and kids were at her shelter because I was at work. My 11 year old is having trouble sleeping after this. I have never seen such destruction and I have only been through Lawrence and Limestone counties.I just want to give a big thanks to all who have put aside their own needs for others. 
Posted on 5/1/11 at 12:32 am to Am4UofA
Gotta love how as neighbors we can come together and help each other in such tragic times as these.
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