Tallahassee Tornado: isn’t used to this level of chaos. Sure, we get the hurricane remnants sometimes, but a tornado ripping through on a regular Friday morning? That’s a whole new level of crazy
When the storm hit, it was like a scene out of a movie. Skies went from gray to straight-up black. Wind howled, rain lashed sideways, and somewhere in the middle of it all, it sounds like a freight train plowed right through town. Now, we’re left picking up the pieces, wondering where to even start.
## Scene from the Ground: “We were lucky…”
“I heard the sirens going off, but you hear them so often now it just becomes background noise,” said Melissa Carter, a resident of the hard-hit Betton Hills neighborhood. “Then I saw the funnel cloud. I’ve never been so scared in my life. We huddled in the bathroom, and the house shook all around us. We were lucky – it just got the side of our roof.”
Others weren’t so fortunate. Downed trees are everywhere – crushing cars, blocking roads, taking out power lines. Some houses look like a giant just took a bite out of them. Schools were in session when it hit, but thankfully, there aren’t any reports of serious injuries to the kids… yet. Schools are closed for the foreseeable future as the mess gets sorted out.
## DeSantis Responds
Gov. DeSantis took to Twitter (where else?) to promise help was on the way: “I have directed the Florida Division of Emergency Management to work with local officials… Thank you to the first responders and utility workers… Stay safe and heed instructions.”
Gotta say, it’s good to hear the bigwigs are paying attention. Tallahassee needs all the help it can get right now.
## City of Tallahassee: Power Out, Aid Coming
Speaking of Tallahassee, about half the dang city is in the dark. The City released a statement, calling it “possible tornadic activity” and confirming “severe damage to transmission lines”. Looks like we might be without power all weekend or longer. Ugh.
Good news is, other utility companies are sending help. Crews are coming from all over the state, even as far away as Louisiana. Still, with over 66,000 customers without power, it’s gonna be a while before the lights are back on for everyone.
## Conclusion
Whew, Tallahassee Tornado, what a ride. We’ve been through a lot, but we’ll get through this too. This city’s full of tough people. We’ll clean up, rebuild, and come back stronger than ever. In the meantime, if you see your neighbor struggling, lend a hand. That’s the Tallahassee way.
## FAQ: Storm Aftermath
Only if you absolutely have to. Downed power lines, debris, everything’s a mess. If you can stay inside, do it.
The Red Cross is setting up shelters – check their website or social media for locations.
The City will have info on that soon, but for immediate danger (like a tree on your house), call 911.
The city’s asking folks to email them to [email protected]. Maybe your pics will make the front page.
