Tools and wood donations needed to help in Fultondale
Storm donation center in Fultondale By Christina Chambers | January 28, 2021 at 5:58 PM CST - Updated January 28 at 6:00 PM
FULTONDALE, Ala. (WBRC) - Pillows, blankets, coats, any kind of food item and hygiene products, officials at Fultondale City Hall say it’s all needed, but there is one thing at the top of the list that will go a long way.
On Thursday, strangers, neighbors, friends, and families from across the state and even the nation have been dropping off donations to help those families in need at Fultondale City Hall. Fultondale Fire Chief Justin McKenzie says the biggest items needed are nonperishable food items and building supplies like wood and tools.
Alabama tornado kills 1, critically injures others: ‘Like a bomb went off’ (photos)
Updated Jan 26, 2021;
A reported tornado ripped through Fultondale, Alabama, on Monday night, killing one person, critically injuring several others and leaving a path of destruction in its wake.
Fultondale Mayor Larry Holcomb said the storm - which hit the northern Jefferson County city about 10:30 p.m. - cut a quarter mile wide swath after touching down near Interstate 65.
It moved northeast toward Fultondale High School where there is substantial damage. Multiple businesses - such as Hurst Towing and the Hampton Inn were destroyed, as well as most everything in between.