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Storm season

Atlantic hurricane season officially begins June 1. Don't tell that to the volunteers in Tuscaloosa, Ala., sorting through towering mounds of donations that have flowed into the tornado-ravaged town since late April. Simple items like canned food and bottled water help families coping with complicated losses like damaged homes and lost possessions.

Other items are less helpful: Volunteers stack broken toys in 6-foot-high piles, and sort through hundreds of bags full of old clothes and used underwear. A particularly odd donation adorns one corner: a 3-foot-tall plastic Santa Claus.

Aid agencies say the mass donations of unneeded items add to the chaos of relief efforts by draining volunteers' time and depleting storage space for essentials. (The Salvation Army reports that helpful items include new underwear, nonperishable food, and sports drinks.) It's a reminder that effective giving involves heeding what aid groups and local officials say that tornado survivors need most.

Nearly a month after at least 312 tornadoes ravaged seven Southern states in a 24-hour period—killing more than 300 and leaving thousands homeless—the needs are profound: Many survivors face rebuilding their lives from scratch. Analysts estimate that losses in Alabama alone could reach $1.9 billion to $2.6 billion. (Hurricane Ivan in 2004 cost the state $2 billion.)

But the needs are also complex: In a region with a faltering economy and high unemployment, rebuilding means facing stiff challenges in towns enduring substantial hardship before the tornadoes ever struck.

Billy and Debbie Dempsey drove through a handful of those towns the day after a massive tornado ripped through the Sand Mountain plateau in northeastern Alabama. Dempsey is pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in nearby Fort Payne, a town that narrowly escaped tornado damage.

The drive to check on neighbors was sobering. "I'll never forget seeing people picking through piles of what was left," says Mrs. Dempsey. "And in some cases there was nothing left except the front steps or the slab of the house."

Like many small towns scattered across the Southern tornado zones, the towns in Sand Mountain and the surrounding region already were struggling. Once-profitable hosiery mills closed as companies moved jobs overseas. Local businesses depending on the mills' success for their own profitability began folding, and unemployment grew.

Despite the industrial downturn, farming and raising chickens remain profitable enterprises crucial to the state's economy: Alabama is the third-largest poultry producer in the United States, bringing in $5 billion a year. That made the April destruction especially painful: State officials estimate the tornadoes damaged or destroyed more than 700 poultry houses and killed more than 3 million chickens. Though that's a relatively small portion of the 1 billion chickens raised in the state each year, agricultural officials said the losses would disrupt business and deplete cash, especially for smaller farms.

Clear Plastic Boxes - Large Deep | Plastic Storage Crates

Efficiently and safely store clothing toys dry goods and more with these Clear Plastic Storage Boxes. These plastic storage containers feature transparent walls which allow you to easily identify the contents of these storage units and also feature snap-on lids which securely hold stored items in the boxes. These storage containers also feature a stackable design which enables the vertical storage space in a closet garage pantry or workshop to be fully utilized. Clear Plastic Storage Boxes Features Durable polypropylene construction is built for years of use. Snap-on lid keeps the contents of these plastic storage containers firmly secured. Stacking design allows you to maximize the utility of vertical storage space in closets cabinets garages attics and more. Large 24.25" x 12" x 16" plastic storage container is the perfect size for storing sweaters sweatshirts and other winter clothing during the warmer months. Also great for organizing dry goods in a pantry arts and crafts su

Amazon Sales Rank: #62937 in Kitchen & Housewares Brand: Iris, Inc Model: 101561 Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 12.00" h x 16.00" w x 24.25" l, 30.00 pounds Durable polypropylene construction is built for years of use. Snap-on lid keeps the contents of these plastic storage containers firmly secured. Stacking design allows you to maximize the utility of vertical storage space in closets cabinets garages attics and more. Large 24.25" x 12" x 16" plastic storage container is the perfect size for storing sweaters sweatshirts and other winter clothing during the warmer months. Also great for organizing dry goods in a pantry arts and crafts supplies in a workspace or toys and games in a playroom.

Most useful reviews 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Reservoir C. Berry Good container - remember that the sides slope so that your measurement is not the top like the earth. If you want a square field - it is not. That is the big problem with buying storage containers and only a few square. 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. I wanted ... but buy it from somewhere Lillith, as things at the time of writing, it is better not buy it here, but to buy it at ... I know Amazon is to clear the name of the site, so I'll just say it rhymes, more or less "space" and is a very popular purchase and sale on site! Now, after ordering this I found out they sell the same vendor, with much cheaper shipping. Anyway, as for the product - so far it looks fine, but it just came today. You can snap the lid closed along the short sides, not the long .. I want to find out if it really dust. Our house has a dust problem and our baby will not have their own room for a while until we do a renovation .. so I was willing to meet the storage of toys that a) do not cost a fortune b) it was clear I could see what was inside, c) would keep the dust is, with a tight lid and I think I found what I wanted this product. It is also ideal that they are stackable - I just ordered a couple more. We can stop them for more than toys, but for now are great for keeping baby blocks and various other toys, wandering in one place. The only problem is, the picture is fascinating and wants to play with her ... is not really what I had in mind! May 4 people found this review helpful. Perfect to pass by Antonio L. Dulin bought this to start packing to move into my first house. It's perfect and I can see everything it contains. See all 3 customer reviews ...

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