As many of you know, my son in law, William, his wife Lori, and my grandson Lawrence, live in Prattville, Alabama.
It is Lawrence's Birthday today, and I spoke with both Lawrence and William this morning. All was well at that point...
This, just out minutes ago...
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Associated Press - February 17, 2008 9:53 PM ET
PRATTVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Severe weather is howling through much of the nation. There were damaging tornadoes in the South that injured nearly 30 people and freezing rain, snow and flooding in parts of the Midwest.
A tornado damaged or destroyed about 200 homes and businesses in Prattville, Alabama.
No fatalities were immediately reported, but two people were critically injured, according to fire officials. Twenty-seven people had minor injuries.
About 9,000 homes and businesses lost power in Prattville.
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Neither Roberta nor myself have been able to make contact with anyone yet. I am guessing that this tornado has wiped out cell phone towers as well as land lines... And am waiting to hear anything.
For right now, I need to get off the computer.
At any rate, please keep them in your prayers.
Love to all.
XOXO
Anne
New this morning...
After calling almost everywhere she could think of, Roberta finally made contact with Williams sister in law late last night. (They live in Georgia, and thankfully have working phone lines).
They were also at Williams mothers to celebrate Lawrences birthday when the tornado struck.
(Thank God it was Lawrences birthday)...
Everyone is alright.
Associated Press
PRATTVILLE, Ala. - The mayor of a town near Montgomery, Ala., says a tornado has destroyed numerous homes and may have trapped victims in the wreckage.
Prattville Mayor Jim Byard says a search has begun for victims after severe storms swept across the South.
This, from the Weather UnderGround
02/17/2008 0306 PM
2 miles E of Prattville, Autauga County.
Tornado, reported by Emergency Mngr.
** 29 inj *** widespread significant damage to
businesses and homes in the vicinity of the intersection
of McQueen Smith Rd and east Main Street in Prattville.
02/17/2008 0310 PM Prattville, Autauga County.
Tornado, reported by Emergency Mngr.
Powerlines on cars in the city... apartment complex damaged on County Road 4.
02/17/2008 1200 PM
Billingsley, Autauga County.
Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by trained spotter.
Funnel cloud reported just SW of Billingsley High School.
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On our own Fox 11 news this morning, Pete Petoniak reported that a mobile tent hospital has been set up in front of KMart in Prattville for mild to moderate injuries.
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My son in law, William Gaither III, is a 'lifer' in the service to our country; having been in both the United States Marine Corp AND the United States Army.
I am sure he is busy with helping everyone else, and will be for the coming days/weeks.
God Bless him. William, I am MORE than proud!
God Bless the wonderful example he is setting for his sons, Blaine and Lawrence.
And God Bless everyone that this terrible storm has affected.
XOXO
Anne
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