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Mississippi Tornadoes

It's bad in the Rolling Fork/Silver City area. VERY bad. I've been on the phone with various people/organizations (Cajun Navy/FEMA/Operation BBQ relief/Salvation Army among them) about the devastation that occurred there and the needs of the communities in that area and I will be heading down there next week to do my part. I am the lead volunteer/logistics coordinator for a small group out of Eastern Iowa that goes to areas affected by natural disasters and we provide food relief for affected residents, first responders, clean up volunteers, National Guard members, etc. Basically anyone that needs a free hot meal, we are there for them.

I have been to TX after the historic winter storm/freeze, LA after hurricane Ida, Western KY after the tornadoes in Dec. of 2021, Eastern KY after the historic floods in 2022, and in FL after hurricane Ian. I donate my time and some of my resources and I pull a smoker/grill behind my personal truck and get supplies and coordinate with local people and resources. Many times I have had to sleep in my truck because sometimes there just aren't any rooms available anywhere or there is no power anyway. You do what you have to do. Luckily my workplace is very understanding and lets me take unpaid leave when I do these missions. I know not everyone has that luxury.

If anyone cares to see what we do, how we do it, you can see this story here on FB about our group. I'm the old guy in the sunglasses. Jonathan Petramala Storyteller

If anyone can spare a few dollars or a few hours of their time, please help out if you can by donating to your favorite organization that is currently there helping. Volunteering has been a passion of mine for many years and let me tell everyone, there is nothing you can do that brings you more satisfaction and self pride than donating your time in helping others in need during times of great crisis. Those who know what I mean, know what I mean.

If anyone wants to directly donate to our mission, you can visit the FB page here Facebook - Willie Ray's Q Shack and look for the info on how donations can be submitted. Thanks for your time.
 
In the 1980's, I was on assignment at the Grand Gulf Nuclear construction plant site in Mississippi and a tornado hit during my stay. It was my first and only experience and it was terrifying. The destructive force was unreal.
 
Very bad it was terrible, never seen one hope I never do. I watch Ryan Hall Yall on youtube for wheather, they have boots on ground for most tornados and give exact locations for storms

I watch Ryan as well. Makes TV forecasters look like amateurs. Right before Amory, MS was hit he said it was the strongest tornado signature he had ever witnessed. Saying if you weren't below ground, you probably could not survive.

https://www.youtube.com/live/xMhSRs2A-Nk?
 
If you want to give a Donation go to Ryan Hall Yall youtube click the link buy a sticker and 100% of money will go to relief efforts for tornado victims of Mississippi, they just donated $100.000 to help people with money and food and essentials, it's a small amount but it counts
 

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