Dadeville Storm Story

From our friend Danny Lloyd in Dadeville, who provided the software that makes the @ewarn Twitter account run. Be sure and see the pictures.

Many of you have been sending me emails over the past couple of days. I wanted
to respond to the group regarding the Dadeville Alabama tornado. I am glad to
report that me and my family are ok. I did not have any damage from the tornado
it was 7 miles south of my house.

My sister’s home in Dadeville was destroyed. The only room left standing was
the closet that they took shelter. I was trying to call her when I saw that the
tornado was headed in their direction. One minute later she called me to tell
me that they were trapped in the house and needed help. I immediately called
911.

I could not get to the house by road, so I walked a half a mile through the
woods. All of the trees were blown over so it took some time. After searching
the house, I found they were at a neighbor’s house and ok.

As many of you know, I serve as a volunteer fire fighter and first responder in
my local fire department. I went out to check on the other homes. As I reached
the next house, one of their neighbors called out that they had someone injured.

I spent the next 45 minutes with an elderly lady who passed due to her injuries.
The neighbor found her under a wall. Her house was completely missing. She had
gone to what I think was the bathroom. In this case, the “safe” place was not
safe.

In EMS we talk about the golden hour. Considering that I had to drive 15
minutes to get on the scene. Then walk through the woods to check on my family.
Then start helping others, the golden hour had lapsed. The Dadeville Fire
personnel got to me 5 minutes before she expired.

My sister, brother-in-law and nephew are staying with me right now. We spent
yesterday salvaging the remains of their home. We saved a lot of pictures and
personal items. Work will continue today.

I appreciate your emails, prayers and support. As weather enthusiasts and
professionals, we must be diligent in our work to notify people of severe
weather.

Danny Lloyd
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Tags: storm survival

Category: Severe Weather