Alabama Declares State of Emergency as Flooding From Storms Continues
ATLANTA — Gov. Robert Bentley of Alabama declared a state of emergency on Friday as heavy rain and flooding paralyzed areas in the central and northern parts of the state. After the governor’s declaration, a tornado touched down in southwest Birmingham, where city officials said at least one person was injured. Lt. Sean Edwards, a spokesman for the Birmingham police, said he knew of no fatalities. (more…)
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