Finally got power after tornado.
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Wow. That appears to be a hatchery. Several million eggs would normally be in the machines at any given time.
It was about a half mile from the outside path of destruction. Only minor damage so I hear. I think they got power this afternoon.
They had, notice the past tense, a chicken hatchery out by the candle factory. Today they found a singe chick that had survived. They named him Resilient.
Nobody that I know has seen the Red Cross here in Mayfield.
I have NOT gone downtown to the heavily damaged areas yet. Just around the outskirts. Too many sightseers blocking traffic and getting in the way.
Man from Florida flew in to Nashville and rented a car, and drove here. On the way he called florists all over the area. One donated $30,000 in flowers to start a memorial wall.
I refused food twice today because I did not loose anything in the storm. Was just inconvenienced for a few days so I don’t need free meals. Leave all that to those that need it. There are organizations, churches, and even individuals flocking in from everywhere to feed Mayfield. You literally cannot drive down the street without somebody trying to feed you or throw supplies thru your window.
Marshal County directly to our east was also hit HARD. We drove thru the main town, Benton, Monday and the tornado just barely missed by less than 200 yards on the north side. Only damage in the town, at least insured by daughter’s agency, was some travel trailers turned over and a small jet boat pitched thru a beauty parlor’s window. That’s one for the record books. BUT, daughter said over 100 homes they insured were totally destroyed. Also a residential area around Moors Campground and Resort was completely destroyed. Oldest S-I-L been there dawn to dusk when not at work.
Life goes on!
I have NOT gone downtown to the heavily damaged areas yet. Just around the outskirts. Too many sightseers blocking traffic and getting in the way.
Man from Florida flew in to Nashville and rented a car, and drove here. On the way he called florists all over the area. One donated $30,000 in flowers to start a memorial wall.
I refused food twice today because I did not loose anything in the storm. Was just inconvenienced for a few days so I don’t need free meals. Leave all that to those that need it. There are organizations, churches, and even individuals flocking in from everywhere to feed Mayfield. You literally cannot drive down the street without somebody trying to feed you or throw supplies thru your window.
Marshal County directly to our east was also hit HARD. We drove thru the main town, Benton, Monday and the tornado just barely missed by less than 200 yards on the north side. Only damage in the town, at least insured by daughter’s agency, was some travel trailers turned over and a small jet boat pitched thru a beauty parlor’s window. That’s one for the record books. BUT, daughter said over 100 homes they insured were totally destroyed. Also a residential area around Moors Campground and Resort was completely destroyed. Oldest S-I-L been there dawn to dusk when not at work.
Life goes on!
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We dodged a bullet yesterday and last night. A very strong storm blew thru Northern Missouri and Iowa. Dozens of tornados reported. Minimal damage.
These huge weather swings concern me. Especially headed into Winter. We had a 45F degree difference in temps between yesterday morning and this morning.
You neighbors in Kentucky are still in our prayers.
These huge weather swings concern me. Especially headed into Winter. We had a 45F degree difference in temps between yesterday morning and this morning.
You neighbors in Kentucky are still in our prayers.
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We were not in the worst of the derecho, but we still lost 3 big white pine.
I drove downtown to the court square to the CVS drugstore. Wife and I each had a prescription there. That place must be built like a fortress. Every single building around it was destroyed. But it not only survived with no inside damage, it is open for business. National Guard everywhere. Construction crews everywhere. News crews everywhere.
National organizations are rolling in. They were needing batteries for flashlights and 123 batteries for headlamps. Several calls went out on Facebook for the latter. I saw the DuraCell Coppertop truck in a parking lot so I guess they are here helping. Home Depot in Paducah got in a shipment of generators and tarps and instead of stocking them donated the semi loads to Mayfield. Supposed to be over $100,000.
Now the big organizations are here but at the start of this, that is last Saturday, it was individuals and local churches that tried to feed and care for people. One guy showed up from Tennessee in a pickup truck with a grill and coolers in the back, set up in a parking lot, and started feeding people. Came out of Walmart tonight and there were two ladies in a van from New York setting up and handing out large cooler boxes to everybody who would take one. Guess they were full of food and other supplies.
We got Internet service back this morning. No more typing on the Iphone. Got mail for the first time this week.
Sister texted me a few minutes ago, they found three bodies in the Dollar General Store on 131 between HWY 58 and I69. That leave six people still missing.
Life goes on.
National organizations are rolling in. They were needing batteries for flashlights and 123 batteries for headlamps. Several calls went out on Facebook for the latter. I saw the DuraCell Coppertop truck in a parking lot so I guess they are here helping. Home Depot in Paducah got in a shipment of generators and tarps and instead of stocking them donated the semi loads to Mayfield. Supposed to be over $100,000.
Now the big organizations are here but at the start of this, that is last Saturday, it was individuals and local churches that tried to feed and care for people. One guy showed up from Tennessee in a pickup truck with a grill and coolers in the back, set up in a parking lot, and started feeding people. Came out of Walmart tonight and there were two ladies in a van from New York setting up and handing out large cooler boxes to everybody who would take one. Guess they were full of food and other supplies.
We got Internet service back this morning. No more typing on the Iphone. Got mail for the first time this week.
Sister texted me a few minutes ago, they found three bodies in the Dollar General Store on 131 between HWY 58 and I69. That leave six people still missing.
Life goes on.
