Finally got power after tornado.

[ovrszd]

And in that rebuild process there may be structures that appear savable that will ultimately be demolished because it's not cost effective to save them. These days ahead will be extremely stressful for the families that call this town home.

 

[MikePA]

Given the season, and particularly the topic, do not make political posts, they belong at this site --> Click Here.

I've already had to prune one political post and a second one who quoted it.

Thanks.

 

[RSKY]

Video my SIL found on rescued servers from inside the FNB bank.

 

[ovrszd]

Just before a tornado exerts extreme pressure on a structure it creates a vacuum. This is evident in the video.

A very humbling video. People were losing their lives during this video. Prayers.

 

[RSKY]

Given the season, and particularly the topic, do not make political posts. I've already had to prune one political post and a second one who quoted it. Thanks.

Agree. I have tried to hold back. There are some 'relief' groups/organizations/political groups that have been loudly criticized on Facebook locally. I haven't posted as much about that as I would like because I have no direct confirmation of the complaints. People are also upset at some organizations that have not shown up.

It has been church organizations, individuals, Utility companies, Sheriff's Departments, local businesses, local government, and corporations that have provided the initial and most relief. The larger organizations have been too late with too much of the wrong things.

One man was recognized at our church yesterday because he parked his car near the busiest intersection in town, walked out in the middle of the intersection, and started directing traffic. He did this for three days with only short breaks until power was restored to the traffic lights.

One lineman from out of our area fell and was injured Saturday. Several broken bones and other injuries. He is in Nashville in hospital.


RSKY

 

[RSKY]

Some things I forgot to post above.

One of the critical needs for survivors is shoes. It is hard to pick out a pair of shoes going to a store with a large selection of sizes and styles. Imagine trying to pick out a pair from donated items. People need cash and transportation to a shoe store for themselves on their children.

Coach Calipari from UK was supposed to be here yesterday with 10,000 pair of shoes.

Twenty seven planes flew into our small airport yesterday with supplies. Some made more than one trip.

Amazon is bringing in semi truckloads of toys for kids.

Elder at church was telling about another church getting packages of material from all over. One was a box of old worn out clothes. So after opening, the box was set aside for more critical items. A day or two later a lady went thru the box and was irritated because most of the clothing was unusable. When she got to the bottom there was a sock cap with twenty-eight $100 bills in it. Apparently the donor wanted to remain anonyomous.

RSKY

 

[buckeyefarmer]

I hope all the other small towns that got hit are getting help also. Appreciate the updates.

 

[RSKY]

A convoy of more than 100 school busses, trailers, and vans is headed to Western Kentucky from Eastern and Central Kentucky. Should be here by now. Each county donated a different type of supply. I have a list of counties and supplies but it is very long.

That was 37 planes in one day at the airport.

Coach Calipari distributed shoes to all the hit areas.

So many toys are being donated that some kids will have the biggest Christmas they have ever had.

Samaritan's Purse came to my sister's house this morning. They moved and hauled away the stacked limbs that prevented them from getting mail. Pulled all the hanging junk out of the remaining trees. Raked the yard to remove debris. Swept the driveway. Got down on their hands and knees and crawled around yard picking up bits of glass and nails.

One of the group was the reigning Mrs. USA. She came into the house and took pictures with everybody. My brother-in-law was very impressed as was my sister's son-in-law who was there. Sister said it was the nicest bunch of people she has ever met.

So far my wife and I have not accepted anything from the people giving out supplies. I took one bottle of water being given away at Walmart. We did not have any damage. All we have done is babysit so others can work. BUT....the Cajun Navy or some group is going to have Gumbo in town tomorrow. I love good Gumbo.

Also a "world renowned Hibachi Chef" is supposed to be coming to cook for people. THAT would also be tempting.

Several of the stores that have reopened have supplies sitting in the parking lot free for the taking. Shovels, wheelbarrows, rakes, etc. just piled up waiting for somebody to need them.

I hear that there are several people doing nothing but filling gas cans and making rounds filling generators. That should stop in a couple days as power is just about completely restored.

Daughter said her husband finally got a good night's sleep Saturday night. He is the computer guy, CIO, at the FNB. Had a week of long stressful days.

Watch the '60 Minutes' video on the beast that was on this week. WPSD-TV did save lives.

life goes on...

RSKY

 

[TheMan419]

VP Pence would have security. He chose to minimize that distraction.

Former Vice Presidents do not get Secret Service protection after they are out of office (like 6 months or somethign I think). Interestingly they also do not get a pension like a former president does. So if Pence had/has security it is on his own dime or that of whoever he is working for now.

 

[Birdhunter1]

A convoy of more than 100 school busses, trailers, and vans is headed to Western Kentucky from Eastern and Central Kentucky. Should be here by now. Each county donated a different type of supply. I have a list of counties and supplies but it is very long.

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RSKY

RSKY I only live about 70-80 miles north of you, the day after the tornado I got ahold of a Methodist pastor in Mayfield and said what do you want me to bring. Our Church put on a collection and the entire community responded big and sent two big trailers south. The news made it out quick and from what I can see of every community around us up here in IL is that the people are responding and sending, you are not being forgotten.
After seeing whats left of the damage in Mayfield I don't see how anyone in the path survived, there are alot of peopleready to help just waiting for guidance on what to do.