Alabama recalls 2011 tornado outbreak that killed hundreds | iNFOnews | Thompson-Okanagan's News Source

Jay Reeves
April 27, 2021 - 5:45 AM
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - With lowered flags and sombre ceremonies, Alabama will pause Tuesday to mark the 10th anniversary of a horrific tornado outbreak that killed more than 250 people statewide, caused billions in damage and reshaped entire communities.
Gov. Kay Ivey issued an order for flags statewide to be lowered to half-staff and proclaimed a “Day of Remembrance” for a “horrible event that has impacted the state of Alabama forever.”
In Tuscaloosa, where dozens were killed and entire neighbourhoods were demolished, three new memorial plaques will be dedicated during ceremonies to honour victims and recall the horrors of April 27, 2011. The University of Alabama will toll its 25-bell carillon, Denny Chimes, 53 times to honour each of the people who died in the city.

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