Update from District Governor Sam Adams
Here is the latest information regarding the Lee County Relief Effort.
1. Currently all receiving locations are at capacity to include water and clothing.
2. EMA officials have not cleared any crews to enter into the affected areas to start the clearing and rebuilding process. That approval is likely to be given tomorrow.
3. Confirmed dead stands at 23 as of 5pm. NWS has designated the tornado as an EF4. The Red Cross is reporting that blood supplies are now sufficient to meet anticipated need.
Update from District Governor Sam Adams
Here is the latest information regarding the Lee County Relief Effort.
1. Currently all receiving locations are at capacity to include water and clothing.
2. EMA officials have not cleared any crews to enter into the affected areas to start the clearing and rebuilding process. That approval is likely to be given tomorrow.
3. Confirmed dead stands at 23 as of 5pm. NWS has designated the tornado as an EF4. The Red Cross is reporting that blood supplies are now sufficient to meet anticipated need.
EMA officials have asked that no supplies be deployed to the affected areas at this time. Local support has been overwhelming, due in part to the small population in this rural area and the large population base of Auburn University and the cities of Auburn and Opelika that were not adversely effected.
Donations are the best way to help victims since supply requirements can change daily. Please send your tax deductible contribution to Rotary District 6880 Foundation. Mail checks to Past District Governor Linda Mong:
Rotary District 6880 Foundation
c/o PDG Linda Mong / BancorpSouth
30585 State Hwy 225
Spanish Fort, AL 36527
Those funds will go directly to the affected areas.
Donations may also be made here on FB at the donate button for the Rotary District 6880 Foundation.
Further updates will follow at 8am, noon and 5pm as needed.
Most important please keep the victims and their families in
your thoughts and prayers.