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Plantersville community continues tornado cleanup efforts

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Plantersville community continues to clean-up after the deadly EF-3 tornado that hit the area about two weeks ago. Tons of debris have already been cleared off and hauled away. And tons more have been piled up — to haul off. Some tornado victims have started making repairs to their homes. But assistance from FEMA…

Saving Selma: Clean up efforts move forward at cemetery

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The January 12th tornado downed a lot of trees in New Live Oak Cemetery in Selma. And the clean-up effort there — has been moving forward — carefully and methodically. The EF-2 tornado tore down countless trees at New Live Oak Cemetery — including the tree line barrier — between the cemetery and Dallas Avenue….

Amended Disaster Declaration Helps Clean Up Efforts

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The effort to clean-up after the January 12th tornado — just got a big boost from the federal government. Congresswoman Terri Sewell announced that her request for 100% reimbursement for debris removal — has been granted by President Biden. Percy Marsh of Selma is still picking up the pieces — nearly a month after an…

Selma Business Owner Steps Up to Clean Neglected Cemetery

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Selma business owner has taken it upon himself to clean up an overgrown and neglected cemetery in Selma. Lincoln Cemetery is part of a problem the city of Selma has with unkept private properties. Overgrown grass — trees — and bushes — were making the cemetery an eyesore. But now — Snow’s Cleaning Service…

Clean Up Underway in Titus After EF-2 Tornado

The clean up effort is in full swing in the Elmore County town of Titus. A lot of heavy equipment, chainsaws, and trailers full of debris could be found in the hardest hit areas. The National Weather Service says that the EF-2 tornado was about a half of a mile wide, and was on the ground for 6 miles. The…

Wetumpka Tornado Response Has Been Phenomenal

The clean up effort has been amazing in Wetumpka. On Saturday an EF-2 Tornado struck in Downtown causing extensive damage to at least 25 structures. First responders and Utility Crews were on the ground Saturday night and have been working non-stop to restore essential services to customers. Power poles were snapped in half Saturday, and most of the area was…