SAVING SELMA: Small Business the Focus of Federal Disaster Recovery after Tornado
The city of Selma continues to pick up the pieces after the devastating tornado that tore a path of destruction through the city back in January.
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Selma Continues to Recover 3 Months After the Tornado
From the West Alabama Newsroom– People in Selma continue to recover from a tornado — that ripped through the city three months ago — and destroyed a third of the city. Although progress has been made in the recovery effort — there’s still a long way to go — before things are back to normal. Three months ago — a…
Non-Profit to Help Bring Affordable Housing to Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Selma City leaders are partnering with a New York city non-profit to try and bring more affordable housing to the city. The community is still recovering from the devastating January 12th tornado that destroyed a third of the city. “Even before the tornado there was a housing shortage in our community. So, the tornado January…
NWS: Small Tornado Touched Down in Tallapoosa County Sunday
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a small tornado touched down briefly in Tallapoosa County on Sunday.
Tornado Damage Won’t Stop Bridge Crossing Jubilee
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee is only a week away — and organizers say the event will go on — despite the damage the January 12th tornado caused in Selma. The January 12th tornado has impacted the city of Selma — and the Jubilee — but it hasn’t destroyed either. Jubilee Co-Founder Hank Sanders says…
Congresswoman Provides Disaster Recovery Update
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Congresswoman Terri Sewell held a disaster recovery relief update — Tuesday at Selma City Hall. Sewell is working with FEMA — along with state and local officials — to coordinate an effective disaster response. An EF-2 tornado devastated her hometown city of Selma on January 12th. “I have made it my mission to ensure that…
Volunteer Organizations Lead Recovery Efforts in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The recovery effort continues in Selma. It’s an effort that’s been lead in large part — by volunteer organizations — like Team Rubicon. Team Rubicon is a volunteer disaster response organization that has come to Selma — to help tornado victims clean-up their property — and repair their homes — at no charge. “Team Rubicon…
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FEMA Disaster Assistance Also Available for Renters
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Misinformation is causing some tornado victims not to apply — for the disaster recovery assistance that they need. FEMA officials want to dispel the misconception that the organization only provides assistance to homeowners. “It is not only homeowners. Renters can come here to apply, ” said FEMA spokesman Issa Mansaray. “If you are impacted by…
Sheriff Gets Help Housing Displaced Dallas Co. Inmates
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Dallas County Jail is unusable after being severely damaged by the January 12th tornado. So now what happens to someone arrested for committing a crime? About 130 inmates at the Dallas County Jail — had to be moved — after the jail received major damage from the tornado — that ripped through the Selma…
