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The Road to Recovery

On April 27, the Southeast was struck by the worst storm system in 40 years. Hundreds of tornadoes left many areas in splinters, taking more than 300 lives. Although these states have been beaten, they are not defeated. We know the people of these communities are resilient and these devastated areas will recover. It is our goal to aid our friends and neighbors on "The Road To Recovery." More>>

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Plainview High School storm shelter closer to completion

Gas controversy brews between New Hope chief and mayor

Recovery committee set up for Jackson and DeKalb Counties

Memorial planned for Phil Campbell tornado victims

Marshall County officials apply for community storm shelter
Updated: Monday, September 19 2011 7:15 PM EDT2011-09-19 23:15:57 GMT
Marshall County officials are applying for a new community storm shelter that would be located close to where five members of one family were killed.More >>
UNA Secures Grant For Caring For the Pride Tornado Relief Fund
The University of North Alabama this morning announced a grant of $15,000 through the Disaster Relief Fund for Postsecondary Education Students.More >>
Wrangler plant will be rebuilt in Hackleburg
Updated: Monday, August 1 2011 8:45 PM EDT2011-08-02 00:45:06 GMT
VF Corporation officials announced they will be rebuilding the Wrangler plant in Hackleburg.More >>
NACC offers tuition waver for qualified students
Northeast Alabama Community College is offering a tuition waiver for students who were adversely affected by the April 27 tornadoes.More >>
Couple finally settles with insurance agency on damaged home
Updated: Wednesday, July 27 2011 6:11 PM EDT2011-07-27 22:11:06 GMT
It's has been three months since the deadly April tornadoes and state officials said disaster has been nothing short of remarkable.

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SLIDESHOW: Destruction left behind after tornado outbreak
Images of the destruction in north Alabama left behind by the April 27th tornado outbreak.More >>
PHOTOS: April 27th tornado damage from above
Images of the destruction left behind in Madison and Limestone Counties after the April 27th tornado outbreak.More >>
Tennessee Valley 3 months after tornado outbreak
Storm chaser recounts the tornado outbreak on April 27th.More >>
Valley Volunteer Opportunities
Updated: Monday, July 25 2011 9:58 AM EDT2011-07-25 14:58:33 GMT
Thank you very much for making the WAFF 48 Road to Recovery Valley Volunteer-A-Thon a huge success. We collected over 100,000 volunteer hours. Now's the time to roll up your sleeves and help the recovery effort.More >>
Names of all 240 tornado-related fatalities in Alabama
Updated: Thursday, June 2 2011 2:36 PM EDT2011-06-02 19:36:16 GMT
A list of casutalties from the April 27th, 2011 tornadoes.More >>

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Rebuilding process begins in DeKalb County
Updated: Monday, August 15 2011 6:27 PM EDT2011-08-15 22:27:08 GMT
With FEMA ending it's application process, hard hit places like DeKalb County are now in the rebuilding process.More >>
Huntsville's storm benefit concert cancelled
Updated: Wednesday, July 27 2011 8:07 PM EDT2011-07-28 00:07:53 GMT
The big tornado benefit show many thought would feature Willie Nelson has been canceled in Huntsville.More >>
SLIDESHOW: UAHuntsville tornado outbreak study
Images from a UAHuntsville study of the April 27th tornado outbreak.More >>
Update on cleanup efforts in DeKalb and Jackson Counties
Updated: Tuesday, June 21 2011 12:09 PM EDT2011-06-21 17:09:19 GMT
The Army Corps of Engineers will begin the final cleanup phase in DeKalb and Jackson counties on Monday, June 27. Debris should not be pushed to the right-of-way after Sunday, July 3.More >>
Economic and Fiscal Impacts of the April 27, 2011 Tornadoes on Alabama
How the April 27th tornadoes impacted Alabama.More >>
Famous comedian to host benefit show in Arab
Updated: Tuesday, May 31 2011 4:58 PM EDT2011-05-31 21:58:37 GMT
Nationally known comedian Henry Cho is putting on the show to raise money for storm recovery.More >>
Neighbors helping neighbors benefit concert raises money for tornado relief
Popular artists are joining forces with the East Franklin, Phil Campbell and Hackleburg communities in an effort to rebuild their area, which fell victim to the devastating tornadoes on April 27, 2011.More >>
Ala. District of Kiwanis International seeks school supplies for students
Updated: Monday, May 30 2011 3:57 PM EDT2011-05-30 20:57:20 GMT
The Alabama District of Kiwanis International embarked on a partnership with the American Red Cross earlier this year to collect school supplies for children who have been affected by disasters.More >>
The Whole Backstage production of 'Godspell' raises money for tornado relief
A Guntersville theater group is looking to give back to the community after last month's storms.More >>
Madison County fighting mosquito problem
Updated: Wednesday, May 25 2011 11:00 PM EDT2011-05-26 04:00:53 GMT
Mosquitoes are breeding in ditches and rubble, forcing crews to start spraying months ahead of schedule.More >>

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Pisgah to have first ever 4th of July town celebration

Church's efforts helping Pisgah residents

Hurricane Katrina survivors help with recovery effort in Arab

Harvest Youth Club donates items to people in need

Shoals business helping replace Phil Campbell band instruments

Insurance agents sending 20 students to space camp

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Interactive Map: Alabama fatalities by county
Updated: Thursday, October 27 2011 12:24 PM EDT2011-10-27 16:24:04 GMT
This information is provided by press releases from the Alabama Emergency Management Agency.More >>
NWS preliminary tornado tracks
A preliminary track of Wednesday's tornadoes from the National Weather Service.More >>
What is the Enhanced Fujita Scale?
Updated: Saturday, April 30 2011 10:35 PM EDT2011-05-01 03:35:55 GMT
The Enhanced Fujita Scale was developed and implemented in 2007 to help meteorologists to assign ratings to tornados using an increased amount of detail that its predecessor, the Fujita (F) Scale.More >>
How to volunteer in Alabama
Information on how to help Alabama recover from widespread damage after tornadoes.More >>

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