Hurricane tornado hit the southern United States on Wednesday, April 27, 2011. As a result, as many as 72 people were killed in four states, most came from Alabama.
Reporting from the page the Associated Press, Thursday, April 28, 2011, in Alabama as many as 58 people died, 11 victims died from Mississippi, two men from Georgia, and one from Tennessee.
Devastating tornado that moved from Texas to Georgia is destroying all in its path. In some states, looking shattered houses, and large trees uprooted, closing most of the road. Tens of thousands of people from several states had to be evacuated.
President of the United States, Barack Obama, has talked with the Governor of Alabama, Robert Bentley, and has approved his application for delivery of assistance from the government. These include the rescue team and rescue devices.
"Our hearts are with those affected by this disaster, and we applaud the heroic efforts of those who work tirelessly to help victims of disaster," Obama said in a statement.
Tuscaloosa Mayor Walter Maddox, said today they are difficult to communicate to ask for help. Meanwhile, 1,400 national guard troops were deployed to disaster areas.
Tornado storm has been predicted since his arrival a few days ago. This prediction is made several schools, government buildings and offices were forced to close. The storm occurred since Monday night, and peak on Wednesday.
U.S. National Weather Service, predicted the storm will weaken when it reaches the state of Carolina on Thursday or Friday.
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