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Four Reported Dead After Tornadoes in Massachusetts
- Posted on June 1, 2011 at 11:13pm by
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Massachusetts officials say four people are dead after at least two tornadoes swept through western and central parts of the state.
Scott MacLeod, a spokesman for the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, confirmed the deaths Wednesday night but said there were no details about the circumstances.
He said two people died in Westfield, one in West Springfield and one in the town of Brimfield.
The storms have also caused an unknown number of injuries and extensive damage.
Gov. Deval Patrick declared a state of emergency and called up 1,000 National Guard troops.
One of the tornadoes struck in Springfield, the state’s third largest city.
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ConsConsMA
Posted on June 2, 2011 at 12:24pmI’m in Massachusetts, and although none of those twisters came that close to my town, because of the violent thunderstorms and tornado warnings, I spent several hours in my basement–alone with my cats. It was a very scary time–we are more used to hurricanes than tornadoes. I understand that FEMA has arrived in state, but the National Guard was called out by the GOVERNOR, not the Federal Government. Being predominantly a Democratic state, although we have a lot more Conservatives than we used to, I’ve no doubt that we will probably receive more federal aid than Texas did, but that will be due to Patrick’s close alliance with Obummer. Many, many of us here in Mass. are absolutely furious at the Boy King’s treatment of Texas, and the other states devastated by these terrible events.
Report Post »pammypoo
Posted on June 2, 2011 at 3:00pmConsConsMA
I feel that same way!
Report Post »pammypoo
Posted on June 2, 2011 at 12:12pm@BryanMA27
Report Post »I live in Massachusetts and I agree with your statement. There are a lot of hard working people who live in this state. I am a conservative and I do not agree with a lot that goes on in this state. I don’t live in or near the affected area, but my company has two offices out there in East Longmeadow and Wilbraham. Though I have never met them in person, I talk to them all of the time. We are currently setting up a fund to help people in that part of the state. The people are very brave and they are doing everything they can to help one another. God bless them all!
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Posted on June 2, 2011 at 9:56amSo sad, my hearts and prayers go out to those people.
Report Post »sbeejustsaying
Posted on June 2, 2011 at 8:43amVery strange weather. The sun has been very active for a while now. Has anyone heard of HAARP? Look it up on You Tube. That’s another weird thing.
Report Post »Hereigns7
Posted on June 2, 2011 at 8:22amGod Bless these folks who must undergo these tragedies. Friends, every Christians must go thru the Great Tribulation before Jesus Christ returns. And when He does we know that it will not be a secret rapture because “every eye shall see.” (Rev. 1:7) “For as lightning comes from the east is visible even in the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.” (Mat. 24:27) I am dedicated to helping Christians learn how to stand firm and not be easily shaken by the distress coming upon the world in the last days. No matter how bad it gets remember that God loves you and He hears your prayers. Posted by Rev. Daniel W. Blair
Report Post »Hereigns7
Posted on June 2, 2011 at 8:21amGod Bless these folks who must undergo these tragedies. Friends, every Christians must go thru the Great Tribulation before Jesus Christ returns. And when He does we know that it will not be a secret rapture because “every eye shall see.” (Rev. 1:7) “For as lightning comes from the east is visible even in the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.” (Mat. 24:27) I am dedicated to helping Christians learn how to stand firm and not be easily shaken by the distress coming upon the world in the last days. No matter how bad it gets remember that God loves you and He hears your prayers. Posted by Rev. Daniel W. Blair author of Final Warning http://www.revelation-truth.org
Report Post »Delta D-5-3
Posted on June 2, 2011 at 8:19amNice. 4 people die and you can joke about it. Would you be saying this if it were your wife and kids??
Report Post »NoIPhone
Posted on June 2, 2011 at 7:29amSometimes you cannot tell your blessings from your curses, but when the long arm of the federal goverment reaches in with aid of any kind it pulls back far more than has been given. When it has US Treasury written on it, it is a bill NOT a gift. Mass. is willing to sell their soul, MO, MS, Al, AZ still have theirs. Take back America by refusing the giving hand.
Report Post »BryanMA27
Posted on June 2, 2011 at 9:19amBeing someone no less than ten minutes from one of the areas devastated by this disaster, i find your statement incredibly offensive and it really goes to show the merit of some in this country. Despite massachusetts being portrayed as the ultimate blue state, we are surprisingly conservative as well, not that political orientation should matter at a time like this. Many of the towns devastated yesterday were small hill towns tucked away in the woods with an honest hard working population. I challenge you to come here and say something equally as ignorant in my vicinity and see what happens.
Report Post »POTUSmama
Posted on June 2, 2011 at 7:23amMassachusetts is a nanny state with an entitlement mentality that won’t let this disaster go to waste. Missouri is in the midwest where people take care of their own. That‘s both why Missouri didn’t ask for help and why they won’t get any if they do. Obama can’t stand a self sufficient people.
Report Post »illuminoddy
Posted on June 2, 2011 at 7:26amhaha
Report Post »trs6800
Posted on June 2, 2011 at 6:08pmThe National Guard is a STATE organization. The governor is the one that called them out. The Feds can call on the states to activate the guard, but ultimately it’s the state than does the calling up. It’s the Massachusetts National Guard, not the Federal reserves that were called out.
Report Post »jedi.kep
Posted on June 2, 2011 at 6:36amMassachusettes???? Yeah, things are getting wierder and wierder.
Report Post »quicker
Posted on June 2, 2011 at 6:26amAcording to Shirley in Tuckaloosa they haven`t received help there either.How that hope and change working.They told us here in Texas to go pound sand on the wildfires.Madr two photo opps. in Tuckloosa and Joplin. played a game of golf monday.So what else,oh ya money to Egypt.And a week in Eorope.We have been lucky the last two years do you think it will be the same this year?
Report Post »illuminoddy
Posted on June 2, 2011 at 6:22ami didnt even know they could have tornadoes over there
sounds exciting..
its really something very special about America, that most people around the world will never experience
Report Post »Delta D-5-3
Posted on June 2, 2011 at 8:16amThanks troll. At least 4 people DIED in these tornadoes and you joke about them. Real classy you idiot.
Report Post »FreeMan5771
Posted on June 2, 2011 at 11:32amYes, America is likely the only country in the world that uses HAARP to kill its own people so Barack and his buddies can have the Chicago Carbon Exchange.
Funny thing happening though, people are saying this is God’s Wrath. So it may just backfire and get people to turn to God…you know the real one…not Lucifer or not Amen Ra or not any of those worshipped by the world elite.
Illumination is a wonderful thing!
Report Post »ramburner
Posted on June 2, 2011 at 4:45amAmazing story! I used to live just across town from where this struck. I never thought I would see a funnel there. The time is coming when there will be more and more events like this all over the globe. Know your destiny!
Report Post »GI_Jungle
Posted on June 2, 2011 at 4:31amI wonder if the person who slashed two of my tires is ok?
One word for Springfield………mulligan
Report Post »Vixen27
Posted on June 2, 2011 at 4:31amI live in Connecticut, and we aren’t accustomed to weather like this in this region. While tornadoes have formed with bad thunderstorms, they have historically been small, and caused very little damage with the exception of one that went through the Windsor Locks area about 30 years ago. I don’t think anyone died in that one. Over 500 people have lost their lives to monster tornadoes across the Midwest and the south so far this year and many more have been injured, many displaced, have no home to go back to. The president says the government will help rebuild but FEMA says they are just about out of money and we haven’t even started the hurricane season yet. In addition, the Mississippi and the Missouri River are still flooding and lots of farm land is under water. It’s going to take other Americans to help each other out. Some of us can go help charities already in place, others will have to seek out reputable disaster relief agencies to donate to. But all of us can pray for everyone affected by the forces of nature …
Report Post »usavecomputers
Posted on June 2, 2011 at 4:25amIt is amazing how fast the national guard was offered to assist in this disaster. I wonder why this assistance wasn’t offered to the disaster 2 weeks ago. Will Obama rush to help because its MA. ?
Report Post »trs6800
Posted on June 2, 2011 at 6:02pmThe National Guard is a STATE organization. The governor is the one that called them out. The Feds can call on the states to activate the guard, but ultimately it’s the state than does the calling up.
Report Post »usavecomputers
Posted on June 2, 2011 at 4:20amIt is amazing how fast the national guard was offered to the public for this tornado incident. However no immediate support had been given on the last disaster 2 weeks ago.
Report Post »Thatsitivehadenough
Posted on June 2, 2011 at 7:19amThis is mostly populated by Obama’s base. The others weren’t.
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