Federal, state and local leaders held a briefing on tornado recovery efforts on Tuesday afternoon in Selma.
National Weather Service survey teams say the tornado that began in Autauga County last Thursday was on the ground for 76 miles.
The harrowing stories of tornado survivors are emerging as residents comb through the damage from the storm that killed seven people in Autauga County.
The Autauga County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of the seven people killed when a tornado hit the Old Kingston area on Thursday.
Stephanie Brown isn’t worried about losing her home in the tornado that hit Autauga County. She just wishes she still had her brother.
Gov. Kay Ivey and other leaders took time Friday to see tornado damage in Dallas and Autauga Counties by air and on the ground.
WAKA 8 is working with the United Way to raise money for tornado relief throughout our area.
WAKA 8 has confirmed that a seventh person was killed in the tornado that hit Autauga County Thursday.
Autauga County EMA Director Ernie Baggett was live on WAKA 8 Thursday night to outline the tornado recovery efforts that are underway.
The Central Alabama Community Foundation has set up a disaster relief fund for victims of the January 12 tornado in Autauga County.
