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Good morning Zoners.
On April 13th I lost my job in Tampa Bay, Florida, two weeks later on April 27th the State of Alabama was hit with the largest outbreak of tornadoes in the State's history. 39 of the States 63 Counties have been declared a disaster area by the Government.
Through a Facebook group called Toomers for Tuscaloosa, a page dedicated to connecting volunteers and people with dire needs, I friended a lady who told me If I decided to come and help volunteer that she would make sure I was taken care of.
Monday the 9th, with the financial help of my church and my family I caught a flight into Birmingham, AL. where I was greeted by my new friends who set me up in an Apt. on the campus at the University of Alabama just a few short minutes from the destruction of an EF5 tornado. My initial plan was to stay 30 to 60 days and volunteer but it looks like I will be staying long term.
Wednesday after my first day of service another one of my new friends took me on a tour through the path of destruction. It is absolutely mind boggling when to see this with your own eyes.
I arrived here without a camera but will be getting one soon so stay tuned for some images and possibly some video and I'm sure I'll have some great stories as well.
On April 13th I lost my job in Tampa Bay, Florida, two weeks later on April 27th the State of Alabama was hit with the largest outbreak of tornadoes in the State's history. 39 of the States 63 Counties have been declared a disaster area by the Government.
Through a Facebook group called Toomers for Tuscaloosa, a page dedicated to connecting volunteers and people with dire needs, I friended a lady who told me If I decided to come and help volunteer that she would make sure I was taken care of.
Monday the 9th, with the financial help of my church and my family I caught a flight into Birmingham, AL. where I was greeted by my new friends who set me up in an Apt. on the campus at the University of Alabama just a few short minutes from the destruction of an EF5 tornado. My initial plan was to stay 30 to 60 days and volunteer but it looks like I will be staying long term.
Wednesday after my first day of service another one of my new friends took me on a tour through the path of destruction. It is absolutely mind boggling when to see this with your own eyes.
I arrived here without a camera but will be getting one soon so stay tuned for some images and possibly some video and I'm sure I'll have some great stories as well.
