Updated Information on February 6th Tornadoes & Severe Storms
CLANTON- Today as the residents of Alabama are recovering from the devastating February 6, 2008 tornadoes, this morning Alabama Emergency Management Agency and FEMA Individual Assistance teams are on the ground doing preliminary damage assessments. We have also requested FEMA public assistance teams to assess the counties affected by Wednesday’s storms. Governor Bob Riley has signed the Emergency Declaration which will free up state resources to assist residents affected due to the deadly storms. This morning AEMA is sad to report the death toll in our state has increased due to the severe weather early Wednesday morning. There are a total of 6 deaths related to the tornadoes and severe weather that swept through the state. The breakdown is as follows:
Lawrence County, 4
Jackson County, 1
Baldwin County, 1 (traffic fatality, but related to severe weather)
