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Southeast Spring Tornadoes - The Red Cross Responds
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American Red Cross
 
April 27, 2010

Nature’s most violent storms tore across Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana, reducing homes to rubble and bringing down power lines leaving residents in the dark. These tornadoes have already taken the lives of 12 people, and injured dozens more. They have devastated lives, homes and livelihoods, and those faced with the daunting task of starting over are looking to the American Red Cross.

In response, the American Red Cross is providing shelter, food and emergency assistance that is critical to beginning their recovery. The Red Cross is turning to you. Through the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, we can ensure each and every person receives the help they need to cope with the devastating aftermath of this storm.

Currently, the Red Cross has 5 shelters open where displaced residents can find a hot meal and a safe place to stay as they locate temporary housing.

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