Tornado report

[rueben]

The Sergeant that works for me has a son who is in Children's Hospital in B'ham. He sent me the following text:

"The child beside Aaron is 'Disaster PT # 0314.' I saw 9 kids ( 4 on ventilators) in PICU with disaster signs over their beds and I can't even see the whole unit form where Aaron's at."

(PICU: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit)

[BAMAWV]

I have a directional driller on a well in Scranton, PA. The well is finishing up tonight or tomorrow. He lives in Pensacola. Rather than flying him home we are thinking about renting him a Ryder/Uhaul truck to drive to Tuscaloosa. The idea being that there are shortages in Tuscaloosa that can be bought easily, on his way to Tuscaloosa. Tarps, plywood, gas cans, plastic storage containers, etc. Any ideas on what is needed and how to coordinate this on the ground in Tusc. would be appreciated. Just brainstorming.

[rueben]

That is an AWESOME idea!!! And I think those supplies are a great place to start!!!

[BAMAWV]

I have a directional driller on a well in Scranton, PA. The well is finishing up tonight or tomorrow. He lives in Pensacola. Rather than flying him home we are thinking about renting him a Ryder/Uhaul truck to drive to Tuscaloosa. The idea being that there are shortages in Tuscaloosa that can be bought easily, on his way to Tuscaloosa. Tarps, plywood, gas cans, plastic storage containers, etc. Any ideas on what is needed and how to coordinate this on the ground in Tusc. would be appreciated. Just brainstorming.

That is an AWESOME idea!!! And I think those supplies are a great place to start!!!

So DD. This is your area of expertise. If he rolls into Tuscaloosa with supplies, where does he go, who do we call, so that some guy passing through town doesn't end up with a free tarp. I mean, you can't just pull into town and open the back of the truck.

[XBAMA]

WV , I was looking at his web site earlier , it might help you not sure ... Click here for link

[XBAMA]

I hear Mississippi State is bringing over some generators to Tuscaloosa   

[BAMAWV]

WV , I was looking at his web site earlier , it might help you not sure ... Click here for link

Image Makers Salon (University Blvd) is an official location drop off location for Tuscaloosa. Clothes, food, water, personal care items, blankets, pillows, etc. 205-366-1986.

Not sure this is my answer but is a great place to start. Good catch, X! RTR

[XBAMA]

found this list of stuff needed ideas

 water
 soap
 Bandaids
 washcloths
toothbrushes
 hand towels
 Ziplock gallon size bags
 Toiletries
    Non-perishable food items
    Shirts (adult sizes)
    Socks
    Diapers
        Blankets
    Clothing - all sizes, tshirts, jeans, Shorts
    Children's clothing
    Feminine products
    Diapers
    Baby food
    Insulin...other immediately necessary meds
    Toys for smaller kids
    Socks
    Jackets
    Bottled water
    Chips
    Juice (individual)
    Packaged food for distribution
    Fruit cups
    Paper towels
    Kleenex
    Toilet paper

[XBAMA]

Yes I haerd all this and I had to leave the TV for a while. RTR!

you thinking  like me Ricky ?  God I hope not   

[Jamos]

It's so heartwarming to see all of you responding toward the needs of the storm victims in Tuscaloosa. I was in some of the area today and my heart just sank as I looked at the devastation. We were very lucky it wasn't our home as we could see part of the tornado as it struck yesterday.

If there is one thing all of the people in Tuscaloosa can use right now is your prayers, this is a big sore that will take a long time to heal.

[Leewillie]

It's so heartwarming to see all of you responding toward the needs of the storm victims in Tuscaloosa. I was in some of the area today and my heart just sank as I looked at the devastation. We were very lucky it wasn't our home as we could see part of the tornado as it struck yesterday.

If there is one thing all of the people in Tuscaloosa can use right now is your prayers, this is a big sore that will take a long time to heal.

Jamos, Glad you and your family are safe. My prayers will include the people of Tuscaloosa and vicinity.  Do you need anything?

[ssmith general]

I have a directional driller on a well in Scranton, PA. The well is finishing up tonight or tomorrow. He lives in Pensacola. Rather than flying him home we are thinking about renting him a Ryder/Uhaul truck to drive to Tuscaloosa. The idea being that there are shortages in Tuscaloosa that can be bought easily, on his way to Tuscaloosa. Tarps, plywood, gas cans, plastic storage containers, etc. Any ideas on what is needed and how to coordinate this on the ground in Tusc. would be appreciated. Just brainstorming.

Diesel and gasoline.

I went to Tuscaloosa this morning to see if I could help.  They took my info and said they would be calling people.  There were several thousand people there and they were turning away the unskilled females by the time I got there.  I was 5 minutes late, so they must have started before noon.  Cars were parked in the median from the church all the way down skyland to mcfarland.  Dont know how far they went the other way.  I would wait til tomorrow and call to see what they still need.  They did not appear to have a shortage of water.

If you google spontaneous volunteer or something like that you can get the #, I'll post it if I find it, I called earlier, but alas...

[Jamos]

It's so heartwarming to see all of you responding toward the needs of the storm victims in Tuscaloosa. I was in some of the area today and my heart just sank as I looked at the devastation. We were very lucky it wasn't our home as we could see part of the tornado as it struck yesterday.

If there is one thing all of the people in Tuscaloosa can use right now is your prayers, this is a big sore that will take a long time to heal.

Jamos, Glad you and your family are safe. My prayers will include the people of Tuscaloosa and vicinity.  Do you need anything?

Thanks Lee. We are ok, just down in the dumps a little.

[Terrie1959]

I've sat glued to the Weather Channel and FB today. Most of my family in T-Town we've heard from. One Uncle/Aunt live in the Forest Lake area and lost part of their roof. The pictures just break my heart.
God bless everyone affected by this horrible storm. If there is anything I can do - please let me know.

[BAMAWV]

I have a directional driller on a well in Scranton, PA. The well is finishing up tonight or tomorrow. He lives in Pensacola. Rather than flying him home we are thinking about renting him a Ryder/Uhaul truck to drive to Tuscaloosa. The idea being that there are shortages in Tuscaloosa that can be bought easily, on his way to Tuscaloosa. Tarps, plywood, gas cans, plastic storage containers, etc. Any ideas on what is needed and how to coordinate this on the ground in Tusc. would be appreciated. Just brainstorming.

Diesel and gasoline.

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LOL. Throw in a bag of fertilizer or two and my buddy with the rental truck will end up in Gitmo!-- Actually we thought that if we bought gas jugs to send, we might as well send 'em full.

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