Three disastrous tornadoes ripped through the Norfolk, Virginia area yesterday afternoon. The twisters, which touched down between 4:30 and 5:00PM, are, at last count, responsible for at least 200 injuries and have caused massive destruction to houses, businesses and property in the region. Thankfully and remarkably no fatalities have been reported thus far as a result of the disaster.
You can watch video coverage of the tornadoes from the Weather Channel by clicking here—->:
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by learning more about the invaluable work of the American Red Cross. The Red Cross has been providing disaster relief throughout the United States and the World for over 125 years since its foundation inWashington D.C. by Clara Barton in 1881.
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