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Devastating Tornado Damage in Tuscaloosa

Re: reports of major tornado damage in T-twon

considering all the student housing along that road, it would truly be a miracle if that # doesn't go above 2.
 
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I see my old complex where I lived was hit (photo #4). The Charleston Square. It was called Fountainbleau when I was there.
 
I'm just sick. There's really nothing more I can say except just pray for the recovery.

Death toll in Tuscaloosa is officially 36, at the moment. It will likely rise.
 
I just heard from my Dad that my aunt and uncle's house was just south of the monster's path and they are fine.

My heart felt prayers with Tuscaloosa.
 
Re: reports of major tornado damage in T-twon

I looked out of the window of my bedroom and saw a tree bigger than my house get ripped out of the ground. I had never seen anything like it before; it was incredible.

I had never contemplated my own demise before, but as I was sitting in the bathroom with my roommates I was frantically making my peace with God and trying to get my head around the idea that I might end up in a hospital bed or six feet under.

Seeing the damage on 15th street in person was stunning. I have never felt so helpless. The town that has been my home for the past four years is in shambles and I feel like there's nothing I can do. A dark day for Tuscaloosa and the state of Alabama. My heart goes out to everyone that lost their homes or a loved one to this storm. The death toll was over 190 when last I heard. Just horrible.
 
I worked up the nerve to go back out today. And what I've seen here is something I thought I never would. Looks like a scene from The Terminator. National Guard soldiers everywhere, K9 unit dogs, state troopers, everywhere. Buildings ripped apart. Cars sitting inside what used to be living rooms & kitchens. Just complete carnage.

I read the Facebook status of a frat brother of mine who's a former teammate of former Bama player Shannon Brown. Not sure if this has already been discussed. He said that Shannon had lost his daughter. Don't know how to interpret that as I read reports last night that she was missing. In any event, please keep Shannon & his family in our thoughts.

As far as that death toll, I assure you that 30 something number is way past modest. There will definitely be several more.
 
Re: reports of major tornado damage in T-twon

FutureAlumnusDT said:
I looked out of the window of my bedroom and saw a tree bigger than my house get ripped out of the ground. I had never seen anything like it before; it was incredible.

I had never contemplated my own demise before, but as I was sitting in the bathroom with my roommates I was frantically making my peace with God and trying to get my head around the idea that I might end up in a hospital bed or six feet under.

Seeing the damage on 15th street in person was stunning. I have never felt so helpless. The town that has been my home for the past four years is in shambles and I feel like there's nothing I can do. A dark day for Tuscaloosa and the state of Alabama. My heart goes out to everyone that lost their homes or a loved one to this storm. The death toll was over 190 when last I heard. Just horrible.
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Young man....I truly feel for you.
 
Re: reports of major tornado damage in T-twon

I told my wife as we watched it that people would die. I thought I was going to get sick. We had a huge pole fire one time that I seen my life flash before my eyes and made my peace with God, and its a feeling I dont wish on anyone..
 
WMack4Bama said:
I worked up the nerve to go back out today. And what I've seen here is something I thought I never would. Looks like a scene from The Terminator. National Guard soldiers everywhere, K9 unit dogs, state troopers, everywhere. Buildings ripped apart. Cars sitting inside what used to be living rooms & kitchens. Just complete carnage.

I read the Facebook status of a frat brother of mine who's a former teammate of former Bama player Shannon Brown. Not sure if this has already been discussed. He said that Shannon had lost his daughter. Don't know how to interpret that as I read reports last night that she was missing. In any event, please keep Shannon & his family in our thoughts.

As far as that death toll, I assure you that 30 something number is way past modest. There will definitely be several more.
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I'm afraid the reports of Shannon's daughter are true. She's one of the confirmed fatalities.
 
From CollegeFootballTalk:

Given the utter destruction and devastation suffered by citizens of Alabama and surrounding areas Wednesday, there will likely be many an amazing/heroic/heartbreaking story told in the coming days and weeks. Thursday brought word of both an amazing and utterly heartbreaking storyline involving a member of the Alabama football program.

During an appearance on ESPN’s College Football Live show this afternoon, Nick Saban briefly relayed a portion of what long-snapper Carson Tinker was forced to endure during a tornado whose aftermath the Alabama head coach called “the most devastation I’ve seen in my lifetime.”

According to Saban, the junior was thrown 50 yards from his house during the massive storms. Saban added that Tinker was injured — the specific nature of the injury or injuries was not revealed — but the coach said the junior’s expected to be OK.

What Saban understandably didn’t mention was the heartbreaking, gut-wrenching aspect of Tinker’s amazing story of survival.

The FOX television affiliate in Birmingham is reporting this afternoon that 22-year-old Ashley Harrison was one of two UA students who were killed in the massive storm system that swept through Tuscaloosa yesterday. Harrison, the station reported, was the girlfriend of the Tide’s long-snapper.

Harrison’s parents had flown from their home in Dallas, Tex., to search for their daughter.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to Tinker and Harrison’s family as they deal and come to grips with this unthinkable tragedy.
 
Just got back from helping with what we could do and where we were allowed to go. We know of at least one house where 8 students were killed and heard direct accounts of several other fatalities. It is truly horrific and we couldn't go where the worst of the damage was. We helped clear the roads and tried getting driveways cleared for folks. It was overwhelming to say the least and the death toll is going to be staggering when all is said and done. Please keep these folks in your prayers.
 
WMack4Bama said:
From CollegeFootballTalk:

Given the utter destruction and devastation suffered by citizens of Alabama and surrounding areas Wednesday, there will likely be many an amazing/heroic/heartbreaking story told in the coming days and weeks. Thursday brought word of both an amazing and utterly heartbreaking storyline involving a member of the Alabama football program.

During an appearance on ESPN’s College Football Live show this afternoon, Nick Saban briefly relayed a portion of what long-snapper Carson Tinker was forced to endure during a tornado whose aftermath the Alabama head coach called “the most devastation I’ve seen in my lifetime.”

According to Saban, the junior was thrown 50 yards from his house during the massive storms. Saban added that Tinker was injured — the specific nature of the injury or injuries was not revealed — but the coach said the junior’s expected to be OK.

What Saban understandably didn’t mention was the heartbreaking, gut-wrenching aspect of Tinker’s amazing story of survival.

The FOX television affiliate in Birmingham is reporting this afternoon that 22-year-old Ashley Harrison was one of two UA students who were killed in the massive storm system that swept through Tuscaloosa yesterday. Harrison, the station reported, was the girlfriend of the Tide’s long-snapper.

Harrison’s parents had flown from their home in Dallas, Tex., to search for their daughter.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to Tinker and Harrison’s family as they deal and come to grips with this unthinkable tragedy.
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my goodness....I have no words and can't imagine...
 
Mayor Maddox says two east water towers are dry - there's a danger of water shortage now.

And with no power, I'm hearing reports of LONG lines at gas stations in TN as folks from Alabama are trying to find fuel.

We're trying to get my in-laws to come on up here - there's no telling how bad things may get before power is restored...
 
crimsonaudio said:
Mayor Maddox says two east water towers are dry - there's a danger of water shortage now.

And with no power, I'm hearing reports of LONG lines at gas stations in TN as folks from Alabama are trying to find fuel.
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Glad I got out of there when I did. I've read that the city will be fining people who water their lawns and stuff like that.

I'm still trying to wrap my head around what the city is going to look like when I come back, and how long it's going to be before I can. I suppose we'll find timetables for restoring power and water to the Five Points area in the next few days.

I've heard reports of damage to Central's football stadium. Does anyone know if the school was seriously damaged as well?
 
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