Community rebuilding after deadly tornado in Jefferson County
The people of Fultondale are focusing on rebuilding what has been destroyed after an EF-3 tornado killed a teenager and destroyed homes Monday night.
Posted: Jan 26, 2021 8:31 PM
Updated: Jan 26, 2021 8:57 PM
Posted By: Bridget Divers
Around 30 people are injured following the tornado in Jefferson County.
A home severely damaged after being hit by an EF3 tornado.
The recovery phase is just beginning following several search and rescues.
The Fultondale Fire Department did their primary search and rescue through the night after the tornado hit. Multiple people were found and treated for injuries.
"People we're trapped. Utilize agencies around us to do some search and rescue. Treat patients that came to the station and ones that were at the hotels that were hit," said Justin McKenzie, Fultondale Fire Chief.