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Thursday, March 01, 2007

Update: Death Toll Rising in Alabama

01 Mar 2007 - 16:30CST

Reports Coming Into EmergencyNet News Say Fatalities Reported in Alabama

Emergency officials have confirmed at least (8) deaths from an apparent tornado that hit Enterprise, Alabama. Few official details are currently available as rescue and emergency management crews work frantically to try to rescue as many people as is possible. The Enterprise police have asked people to stay off the streets as rescue operations are underway.

ERRI disaster analysts also said that no information about damage or injuries has been received from Fort Rucker, AL...Ft. Rucker appears to have been in the path of the same storm that hit Enterprise, AL. We are monitoring events closely in this area and will bring you additional confirmed data if/when it becomes available...

Posted by Paul Anderson at 16:51.34
Edited on: Thursday, March 01, 2007 16:53.01
Categories: Emergency Services