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Dusty Compton / AP
This aerial photo shows the path of the tornado in Tuscaloosa, Ala. on Thursday, April 28, 2011. A powerful and deadly tornado cut through Alabama Wednesday evening. President Barack Obama said he would visit Alabama Friday to view damage and meet with the governor and families devastated by the storms. Obama has already expressed condolences by phone to Gov. Robert Bentley and approved his request for emergency federal assistance.
Marvin Gentry / Reuters
An aerial view shows extensive damage to houses in the path of tornadoes in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, April 28, 2011.
Marvin Gentry / Reuters
An aerial view shows extensive damage to homes and businesses in the path of tornadoes in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, April 28, 2011. Tornadoes and violent storms ripped through seven southern U.S. states, killing at least 259 people in the country's deadliest series of twisters in nearly four decades.
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Our prayers are with you all in Tuscaloosa.
our thoughts and prayers from Canada are with you all that have been touched by this devastating storm... hold tight to your loved ones
I was in Tuscaloosa in 1999 y. I am very distress...
Does anybody know if Harbrooke Downs apartments were destroyed?
I pray for all those affected by the Tornado's. May the survivors stay strong, may the first responders be blessed for there help, and may all those affected unite, creating a strong bond to help, comfort and support each other. God Bless you all!!!
The pain goes deep in our hearts for those who lost family members and friends no one knows what to say or do I know I lived in Guin Al. in 1974 and have never forgot All we can do now is pray and not let this hold us back there is a shinning sun above and god is up there to watch over us all he has a few more angels to help now god bless Alabama