Deadly Tornado Claims Two Lives, Leaves Thosands Without Power, and Destroys Residences and Businesses - Birmingham, AL
Hearts With Hands has learned that a deadly tornado has claimed two victims in Jefferson County in Central Alabama.  The coroner's office has identified the victims as 83 year old Frank Sims of Oak Grove community, and 16 year old Christina Nicole Heichelbech in Clay.  Both victims were killed when their residences were destroyed.

Over 56,000 residents and businesses remain without power due to a tornado which travelled from Tuscaloosa, through Jefferson County and into St. Claire County during a two hour stretch according to National Weather Service Meteorologists.

Hearts With Hands has been in touch with its sister agency, Hearts With Hands - Alabama in an effort to determine assistance needed.  More...