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North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Walter Dalton and his wife view the sight and listen to one of the victims sister.
As one resident who lost everything but her family said: “It started raining very hard about 5:30 p.m and then our mobile home started shaking and before we knew it we were picked up an tossed about 100 feet away.” They were left in a pile of rumble - scared, shaken, and bruised, but alive! A few are in the hospital getting repaired, but most got away with scratches, bruises and mentally shaken up.
Now they need your help. The next morning with puffs of clouds in a Carolina blue sky and in nearby farms, cows and bulls quietly grazing in the pastures, it was hard to believe what had transpired the evening before. The only thing breaking the sad silence was the constant sound of helicopters going round and round over the site of destruction.
As residents, family and friends went through the rubble, memories of special belongings and past treasures brought tears to the eyes of many. A family photograph, a favorite piece of furniture, a child’s first present to mother or grandparent, so many treasures all gone or destroyed. The constant balance of thought as you saw and went through the destructive pieces was: “thank God nobody lost their life!” It had to be repeated often to give solace to the victims.
If you put yourself in their place, you can only imagine how much they will appreciate any help or assistance someone might give. A blanket, some clothing, furniture, cooking items, appliances - just anything and everything needed to once again make a home. Checks and money orders are most welcome.
We want to help and want you to help too. The victims are reaching out to Rutherford County for assistance.
For each of the victims, there is no doubt that your neighbors will respond to your call for help. May you remain strong and look forward to a brighter tomorrow!
• How You Can Help •
If you’d like to help the tornado
victims, here is what you can do: Mail checks or money orders to: Campfield Memorial Baptist Church, 369 Campfield Church Road,
Ellenboro, N.C. 28040.
Mark Checks: TORNADO RELIEF. Clothing, blankets, clothes,
toiletries are being accepted at Campfield Memorial Baptist Church. Arrangement are being made for larger items at storage sheds.
For these items and other information, call the Ellenboro Fire Department 828-453-8141, and ask for Assistant Chief Robbie Downey. There is no listings at this time for specific items needed.
Benefits for Tornado Victims in Ellenboro
Friday, January 20, 2012 @ The Owl’s Nest
254 W. Trade St. • Forest City
Music Begins At 6:00 P.M.
Local bands are joining together with the Owl’s Nest to help families affected by the tornado that impacted their lives. Please join Lonesome Road, Mad Hatter, and other musicians as we team together to raise funds to support these families. The funds raised and donations collected will be distributed to the families through the American Red Cross.
Family Video located at 189 W Main St.
Forest City
is asking for items to be donated for a silent auction.
All proceeds will go to benefit those affected by the
recent Tornadoes. Please contact Michael Blake at
828-247-6262 or stop by the store for more information.
