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This is such A tragedy, And this is also my birthplace, I pray for the town of Caruthersville, But I have Faith that God is going to make evrything alright,.At least the people have their life and homes can and will be replaced.

I went there to help we called they told us bring all manpower, chainsaws, food, water, etc. we stood out there for 4 hrs but when we arrived got the runaround people are devasted and scared to death we finally left looks bad all by the park weve heard trailer parks gone, we saw the school its terrible gas stations and businesses in areas no where to be found its sad my husband works at trinity we havent heard from some friends and he didnt show up for work prayer is needed, 1 lady told us her 2 kids were thrown from the bathtub torn right outta her arms we saw rvs turned upside down and cars, big old trees uprooted, gas smells everywhere they ahve a bad leak people were evacuated in projects, 1 church we saw the inside of it the rec was bad also , please keep everyone in prayer they need it and strength to rebuild and start again !!

We live in the part of the town that was least effected. Huge trees have been thrown from the ground and it looks like a war zone. There is no power or electricity and everyone I have seen looks to be in a daze. There are lots of police and work crews in town but it remains unclear when we will have power and water.
We had baseball size hail with the storm but rain fall was slight. Pray for us.

Cletis Burnett, D. C.

I am wondering if anyone knows how much damage near Ward and 3rd (near the casino)...

dena wrote:

I am wondering if anyone knows how much damage near Ward and 3rd (near the casino)...

When I left the casino last night (I work there) when they closed it at 11:00 pm, that area of town looked okay. That said, it was dark and the town had no power. I could only see with my headlights.

From my understanding, the main damage was along S. Ward from about the high school toward I-155. There is lots of other damage, but that was where it ripped through.

Does anyone know if there is any cellular service? My parents live on Mooreland Dr, have heard from Dad and they are ok. My brother is on the way with chainsaws and a generator. I'm just waiting to see what I need to bring. Hopefully my brother can call out when he gets there.

Can anyone let us know about the little prairie cemetery. Has there been any damage there. I heard Knox's was no longer there. How terrible. My prayers are with my home town

We are wondering if dudley st was damaged by the tornado. We have 4 sisters and 2 brothers there. Can anyone tell us anything?

I wonder if anyone can tell me how my friends are, Shari Grubbs and family?

We just called the community center and the phone there is working and they will tell you if your family has checked in or not. My family has not made it there yet, but maybe some of yours have. 573 333 9921

Does anyone know if the Church of God on Carleton was damaged?

I have a long time friend, Donald Lindsey who lives in Caruthersville, if anyone knows that he's ok will you please post.

Jonnie wrote:

Can anyone let us know about the little prairie cemetery. Has there been any damage there. I heard Knox's was no longer there. How terrible. My prayers are with my home town

Mom and Dad live by the cemetery, they lost a 60 year old oak in their yard. Thank God it missed the house. I imagine the cemetery has trees down as well.

Fox news has a reporter in town. No pictures yet but should get some soon. He said one church downtown was missing a wall but did not say which one.

Jon wrote:

Does anyone know if there is any cellular service? My parents live on Mooreland Dr, have heard from Dad and they are ok. My brother is on the way with chainsaws and a generator. I'm just waiting to see what I need to bring. Hopefully my brother can call out when he gets there.

I talked to my family, who live on Stathwy D, and a friend of mine, who lives on S. Ward. Both of which i talked to on their cells. The cellular towers seem to not have been affected.

i have family in the stub town area, phone calls as yet unanswered, however, L.D. Malone who also has family in the area and lost homes has kept me upto date thus far. so if someone knows Becky Pritchard or Chance have them call, thanks

John Cox wrote:

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I talked to my family, who live on Stathwy D, and a friend of mine, who lives on S. Ward. Both of which i talked to on their cells. The cellular towers seem to not have been affected.

Cell phone are working fine. I've spoken to family all through the night and today.

Town has no electricity and no water. Schools are out for 2-4 weeks? No water for a week?

Lisa wrote:

Town has no electricity and no water. Schools are out for 2-4 weeks? No water for a week?

My mother is a teacher at the elementary school. according to her the schools will be out for at least 2-4 weeks, i wouldn't be surprised if it were longer. The middle school cafeteria is gone and the back side of the High School is severly damaged. the town was without water and power when i spoke to her an hour ago.

Looking to hear from Rita Starkey from Caruthersville. If anyone hears from her, let her know that Jersey is thinking about her