Georgia Tornadoes
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From: Flagler Beach, FL
When hurrican Hugo went through South Carolina, we were without electric and water for 20 days. I got really good at cooking on a 2 burner camp stove and gas grill, and using ice coolers. Hope the power wil be on soon.
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From: West Henrietta UPSTATE NY
A coworker who lived just north of Ringgold lost his house to the tornado last night while he and his family were in it. He said it lasted less than 10 seconds and when it was over about the only thing left were the closet they took refuge in and the washer and dryer. His truck ended up on its roof and they haven't located his wife's car yet.
He said the suction was so strong it sucked his shoes off.
He said the suction was so strong it sucked his shoes off.
I got nothing more to say, wow
Oh, and glad you and your family are ok
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We're staying there tonight so I'll give you a heads up regarding the amenities. 
I am not cut out for life in the 19th century. No wonder they only bathed once a week. I did figure out how to brew coffee on the grill this morning so things are looking up.
We're definitely better off than some folks around here.
I am not cut out for life in the 19th century. No wonder they only bathed once a week. I did figure out how to brew coffee on the grill this morning so things are looking up.
We're definitely better off than some folks around here.
I saw the aftermath on the national news last night. What a disaster. And I'm surprised more people didn't get killed.
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From: Flintstone GA
The tornado that struck Ringgold was an EF4 with near 200 mph winds. It was about 800 yards wide at the base and stayed on the ground for 15 miles, all the way to Apison TN.
The death toll in the area has been revised to over 40 and a lot of people are still missing. A bank deposit slip and a couple of medical files from Scottsboro AL turned up in Chattanooga.
The death toll in the area has been revised to over 40 and a lot of people are still missing. A bank deposit slip and a couple of medical files from Scottsboro AL turned up in Chattanooga.
Unbelievable!
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We are restored! The power came back on about 11 here last night while we were staying at the EconoLodge. A big 
to the guys and gals at EPB - they've been working around the clock to get power to folks.
Dean - the EconoLodge ain't half bad. It's no Hilton but it's quiet and clean. They have wifi and there's a Sonic, Huddle House, and Mexican place (with authentic Mexicans) within walking distance.
to the guys and gals at EPB - they've been working around the clock to get power to folks.Dean - the EconoLodge ain't half bad. It's no Hilton but it's quiet and clean. They have wifi and there's a Sonic, Huddle House, and Mexican place (with authentic Mexicans) within walking distance.
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We are restored! The power came back on about 11 here last night while we were staying at the EconoLodge. A big to the guys and gals at EPB - they've been working around the clock to get power to folks.
Dean - the EconoLodge ain't half bad. It's no Hilton but it's quiet and clean. They have wifi and there's a Sonic, Huddle House, and Mexican place (with authentic Mexicans) within walking distance.
to the guys and gals at EPB - they've been working around the clock to get power to folks.Dean - the EconoLodge ain't half bad. It's no Hilton but it's quiet and clean. They have wifi and there's a Sonic, Huddle House, and Mexican place (with authentic Mexicans) within walking distance.