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ColesCountyDem

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13. It's every bit that bad, and worse.

Reply to easychoice (Reply #9)

Mon Nov 18, 2013, 07:27 AM

Nov 2013

The great Tri-State Tornado of 1925 also cut through 'Egypt', so we are great believers in tornado sirens. Had it not been for them, the number of dead would be much, much higher.

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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