Alabama family spends night in former jail cell after mobile home destroyed by tornado

United Way of Central Alabama launches tornado relief fund - The Clanton Advertiser

By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Birmingham, Ala. — United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) has launched a secure donation website to support families in need and communities facing challenges caused by the tornadoes that swept through Alabama on Saturday, March 15th. These storms caused damage in Central Alabama, particularly in the communities of Calera, Maplesville and Sipsey. UWCA has a strong track record of providing long-term recovery suppo…

Alabama family spends night in former jail cell after mobile home destroyed by tornado

An Alabama family finds refuge in a former jail cell after a storm destroys their mobile home.

Family spends night in former jail cell after mobile home destroyed by EF-1 tornado

By Taylor Lang Click here for updates on this story     CALERA, Alabama (WVTM) — A storm that hit Calera on Saturday night destroyed a mobile home and forced a family to spend the night in a former jail cell. Just minutes after we left the trailer, it was hit, just that quick,” Tim Striegel said. “What do you think would have happened if you hesitated?” WVTM 13 Investigative Reporter Jon Paepcke asked. “I wouldn’t be here talking to you,” Strieg…

Calera, Alabama, family spends night in former jail cell after mobile home destroyed by EF-1 tornado

A Calera family finds refuge in a former jail cell after a storm destroys their mobile home.

‘Hellish’ Whirlwind Destroys Family Home

A strong whirlwind in Sarava, Labasa, has left a family of five clinging to the remains of what used to be their humble home. Sugarcane farmer, Setariki Matanidaku said they were fortunate that no one was killed or injured. The incident occurred on Monday at 4pm during a heavy downpour, which the family described as the first of its kind. Mr Matanidaku said the roof and side walls of the house were uprooted, with most of the furniture destroyed …