The Southeast remains in rescue and recovery mode following one of the worst tornado disasters in U.S. history. Officials documented 170 twisters in six states and 310 people are reported dead so far as crews continue to sift through the wreckage. Alabama is being called the epicenter of the deadly storm with more than 200 reported dead and millions in property damage.
Anyone who wants to help victims in Alabama has these options:
- Salvation Army, 1601 Huntsville Road, Florence, drop-off location for water, non-perishable foods, monetary donations, baby supplies, including diapers, wipes, baby food, blankets, hand sanitizer.
- Salvation Army thrift stores are collecting clothing. Donors should designate items for storm victims.
- Franklin Pharmacy, 361 Mustang Drive, Russellville. People are asked to bring whatever they can but immediate needs are bottled water, canned food, sunscreen, basic toiletries, baby supplies.
- Monetary donations may be mailed to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 728, Florence, AL 35630.
- Shoals Outdoor Sports, 1605 U.S. 72, Tuscumbia. Everything including diapers and toiletries, power tools such as chain saws and other emergency-related equipment.
- Fleet Force, Russellville, accepting non-perishable food items and water.
- Tharptown Dixie Youth League, collecting money, clothing, non-perishable foods. Donations will be taken at the Tharptown High School ball fields during baseball games Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. Collection boxes will be on site.
- Highland Park Church of Christ Woodward Avenue in Muscle Shoals
- BestWay Rent To Own 2204 Woodward Avenue in Muscle Shoals or 384 Cox Creek Shopping Center in Florence
- McDaniel Window & Door 300 E. Tennessee St. in Florence
- Free Will Baptist Church 1303 Alabama 24 E in Red Bay
- TVA Credit Union 303 E Dr. Hicks in Florence, 406 N Mall Ct. in Florence, 425 Cox Blvd. in Sheffield
- All Regions bank locations
- First Baptist Church in Russellville
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