Tornadoes Sweeping Across MS and AL Lots of Damage

Mapleton, IA Tornado

I have talked with one Church south of Mapleton and waiting on call backs from another minister and a Elder located in that general area. There is no Church of Christ in Mapleton.

2011 Huricane Predictions

NAMED STORMS 16

HURRICANES 9

MAJOR 5

The Weather Channel is reporting widespread damage from tornado in Hopkinsville,Ky. I have talked to Southside Church of Christ there in Hopkinsville, they are looking into this and will let me know the condition of things there.

Bad Storms In Florida Today

Just got off the phone with one of the Elders at the Greensburg Church of Christ. His home was damaged some. At this time he doesn't think we are needed but will stay in touch.

Greensburg, PA Tornado

GREENSBURG, Pa. — Officials say a possible tornado destroyed about 30 homes and damaged 60 more in western Pennsylvania.

I have been on the phone this morning with contacts closer to the damaged area and am waiting to here back to see if any help is needed.

We are following the levee breach near Maysville, IN. 50-75 homes may be affected. According to Emergency Management arrangements with area fast food restaurants are in place to provide food if needed.

Just received an update. So far the damage in the Theodore, AL area is minor.

Today's Bad Weather

I have been in touch with our contacts at Volunteers of America and Bellingrath Road Church of Christ in Southern Alabama. They are going to keep me updated on any of the Tornadoes in that area.

Keeping an eye on the storms

We are staying intouch with our contacts in the areas that storms are passing thru. If need we will head that way.

WE ARE READY IF NEEDED

An outbreak of severe storms and tornadoes is likely across the South today, and torrential rain is forecast for other areas as the nasty weather heads east.

The most dangerous storms will strike late afternoon into the evening as they move across Arkansas and spread into northern Mississippi and western Tennessee, according to the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) in Norman, Okla.

"Tornadoes, a few possibly strong, and particularly damaging winds will be possible," the SPC says.

The big cities most at risk are Dallas, Little Rock, Memphis and Nashville, the Weather Channel reports.

I am in Florida right now preparing for a fund raising event next week. The deep freeze is full and I have volunteers here with me ready to go if we are needed.

'Crippling' storm on the move

A monster potentially historic storm was bearing down on the middle of the United States on Tuesday, with freezing rain and sleet pelting several states from Texas through Ohio, cancelling flights and causing dangerous travel conditions.

Forecasters predicted a mix of brutal winter weather over a third of the country, — 24 inches of snow in some areas and up to an inch of ice and snow in others.

"The storm may very well impact a third of the population of the United States — approximately 100 million people," said meteorologist Tim Ballisty of The Weather Channel.

Last night I attended the Gospel Meeting at Lemon Bay CoC. Guest Speaker was Jerry Carmichael, Minister Grant County CoC.

Today we picked up two truck loads of food(almost 2000 lb) at the food bank for the pantry here at Port Charlotte CoC.

Photo below is people waiting inside the Port Charlotte Church of Christ for the food pantry to open. They have a handout on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month.

Port Charlotte Church of Christ

I have the mobile headquarters setup at the church here on the west coast of FL. I will be doing fund raising in the area. This morning I help unload food from the food bank. These supplies will be handed out to around 130 families tomorrow morning.

Tornadoes in Arkansas

I have talked with Elders in Arkansas about the damage from the Tornadoes. They are going to get back intouch with me and let me know if we are needed there. If so I can change my plans and head that direction.

On Monday I will be heading to the West Coast of Florida for 2 plus months, I will be doing fund raising efforts. On Christmas Eve we delivered cloths and toys to the YWCA(battered wemans shelter)they have 25 kids living there with them. My wife has done this for the past 7 years. Also while we were in Nevada we took coats to a ladies shelter there.

Update from Yazoo City, MS (Tornadoes)

Yazoo County, Mississippi was struck by twin tornadoes this past Monday night (Nov. 29, 2010). We are still trying to rebuild from the E5 tornado that struck us April 24, 2010.

There are many one and two day repair projects to be accomplished as well as many major repair and total rebuilds. Just in this past Monday night's strike, we had 7 homes to receive major damage along with many that received some damage. There were 24 businesses in our downtown historical district that received damage as well as our courthouse and municipal buildings.

The Yazoo Humanitarian Recovery Long-Term Recovery Committee is in need of skilled teams (carpenters, electicians, plumbers, etc.) that can volunteer their time in our area to help restore those that can't restore their homes themselves. The Long-Term Recovery Committee is composed of individuals representing many of the churches in Yazoo City. The Long-Term Recovery Committee case manages each household affected and emphasizes our help to senior citizens, households with disabled family members, and households with young children. We are close to finishing three total rebuilds this month from last April's tornado strike. We are in need of purchasing several Katrina Cottages to place for housing. We are currently building additions onto already placed Katrina cottages to provide additional room for disabled individuals (we are building handicapped facilities in these additions) who were severly injured in last April's tornado strike.

If you can send skilled teams to help us, please contact the Yazoo Humanitarian Recovery. Our construction coordinator, Mr. Gerald Glascoe can be reached at the following numbers: cell (601) 720-4316 or home (662) 746-1780. He can give you a better overview of what we are dealing with and what tools and materials are needed.