Sunday, April 25, 2010

Yazoo City Tornado: Photos from the Storm

By TERRY R. CASSREINO

YAZOO CITY (Sunday, April 25, 2010) -- I just filed my story for The New York Times, uploaded my personal photos and am ready to share the pictures with my blog and readers. I'll file written text and few more photos later.

But for now, the following slide show must do.

I will say this: The damage was devastating throughout Yazoo City. Many people lost everything they had, including their homes. Many homes will have to be bulldozed. Many victims are staying with family and friends.

The destruction reminded me of Katrina's wind damage -- certainly not the tidal surge. And, of course, the response by the state, the Salvation Army and the American Red Cross appearaed to be impressive.

Here are the photos: