I grew up in a tiny, tiny, tiny town in rural eastern Kentucky. Wednesday an F-2 tornado ran through the area creating a good swath of devastation. Luckily, while there was a great deal of damage, no one sustained injury.Last night, less than 48 hours later, just as darkness fell across the land there were more. The area was wiped out. It's gone. There is nothing but rubble left.
Three are confirmed dead. More than 75 confirmed injured. Those numbers are expected to rise as search teams begin again with the light of the day. Maybe by many.
There is no phone communication in the area, and it is locked down to prevent further deaths in unstable buildings. Or, rather, what is left of the buildings.
These are my people, this is where my family is... this is where I grew up.
It's beyond words.
(AP Photo/ John Flavell)
11 comments:
June I am so sorry my prayers are being sent to you, your family and community!! The area I live in had the same experience last year it is devastating but some how everyone pulled together and made it through. Sending big hugs your way!!!!
I hope that all are ok! I am in Louisville. Wednesday and yesterday there was devastation from tornadoes everywhere. It was a scary time. It isn't suppose to be like this at the end of February and beginning of March. I pray that all will be ok...with your home town and all the other places hit.
Have been thinking of you and other Ky friends since hearing of all the storms last evening. I'm thankful you're okay. It was a frightening time for all of us in the storm's path.
Oh my god. I am so sorry. These tornadoes have taken a huge toll in a span of only a few days. It is both horrifying and terrifying. My thoughts are with you.
I have no words to sooth, I'm afraid. I only have words that say ... thinking of you, sending you hugs, strength. Wishing ALL well. Be safe.
I am so sorry for your loss, June...I can't imagine how it would feel to experience this. Thoughts and prayers are with your home town...
So sorry to hear that especially your hometown. We had in our family a relative's sister and husband's place completly destroyed and they found her body by a river and his has not been found, this is in Kentucky. Such unbelievable heartache for all.
Oh June, I am so sorry! That is devastating. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your home town and all those hit by these terrifying storms.
You are in my prayers! Peace and healing coming your way. Remain still. Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart
You've been in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry the devastation has hit so close to your heart.
Thank you everyone, your words and prayers do mean more than you know.
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