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Mini79

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10. 62 year old woman from Brookport died in Baptist a little while ago

Reply to ColesCountyDem (Reply #7)

Sun Nov 17, 2013, 10:58 PM

Nov 2013

I am about 20 miles from Brookport. (Paducah area) Friends are reporting there are a lot of people missing but some may have been in area shelters.

USEC got hit too but so far it sounds like just minimal damage.

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Southern Illinois desperately needs your help, DU! [View all] ColesCountyDem Nov 2013 OP

I hope things get better soon. nm rhett o rick Nov 2013 #1

Thank you! ColesCountyDem Nov 2013 #2

The three groups mentioned are HERE, on the ground, which is why I specifically listed them. n/t ColesCountyDem Nov 2013 #3

Easy donation links: kestrel91316 Nov 2013 #4

Thank you for posting them! ColesCountyDem Nov 2013 #5

All I can offer you right here on DU . . . Brigid Nov 2013 #6

Hugs help! ColesCountyDem Nov 2013 #8

Lourdes Hospital E.R. in Paducah KY "swamped" with Brookport casualties. ColesCountyDem Nov 2013 #7

62 year old woman from Brookport died in Baptist a little while ago Mini79 Nov 2013 #10

Yes, three are confirmed dead, several still missing. ColesCountyDem Nov 2013 #12

I am speechless... easychoice Nov 2013 #9

It's every bit that bad, and worse. ColesCountyDem Nov 2013 #13

survior hog Nov 2013 #11

Thank you for sharing your experience. ColesCountyDem Nov 2013 #14

Video of Brookport IL, late yesterday afternoon. ColesCountyDem Nov 2013 #15

I have a dear friend, originally from Eldorado now in Hoyleton. She wrote that it was very bad..n/t monmouth3 Nov 2013 #16

The destruction is mind-blowing! n/t ColesCountyDem Nov 2013 #17