Sunday, April 17, 2011

Gloucester, Bertie County Devastated by Tornadoes

Three people have been confirmed dead in Gloucester County after a tornado tore through the county Saturday evening.  Gloucester County Sheriff Steve Gentry reports several homes were destroyed in the Ware Neck, Glen Roy Estates and Waverly Lane communities.  In addition, Gloucester's Page Middle School was heavily damaged by the storm.

Click for storm coverage from The Daily Press.

Disaster Assistance
--To request assistance:  804-693-3890
--To volunteer:  Call the Gloucester County Emergency Operations Center at 804-693-3000
--To donate:  The American Red Cross is asking for cash donations only to support its disaster relief fund.  They will not accept donations of food or clothing.  The Gloucester chapter's phone number is 804-642-9478; however, phone service was unavailable at last check.

Link to the Gloucester Chapter's website

You can also donate online to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund at this address

In Bertie County, North Carolina, at least 10 people were killed after multiple tornadoes were spotted between the communities of Askewville and Colerain at around 8pm Saturday.  A number of trailer homes on Askewville Road were destroyed.

Click for the Triangle Area Chapter of the American Red Cross

Storm coverage from WITN.com

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