Given the political events of the last several days, it’s a little too easy to overlook the fact that dozens of tornadoes ripped across Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky Mississippi, and Tennessee this week, leaving at least 55 dead and hundreds injured. It was, the AP reported, “the nation’s deadliest set of twisters in more than two decades.”
County Mayor Shelvy Linville could only shake his head at the horrific toll left by a deadly series of tornadoes that pounded across the South.
“It really is unbelievable that Mother Nature can create that much devastation,” he said Wednesday evening at his Macon County home. “We need your prayers.”
Due respect, Mayor Linville, you could probably use more than just well wishes.
The Red Cross is accepting donations to help these devastated communities — most of which were suffering financially before the tornadoes — as is the regional United Way.
Monkeyfister, a liberal blogger who lives near some of the affected areas, has taken the lead in bringing attention to the scope of the disaster, and has been posting updates on the devastation.
Please consider doing what you can.