Southern Tornadoes Leave Lives, Emotions in Upheaval – How You Can Help

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2011. The physical needs created by a disaster—for food and shelter—are relatively straightforward. But as entire communities deal with what nature has wrought, getting back a sense of security and stability may be an even greater battle.

On Friday night, more than 1100 people spent the night in American Red Cross shelters across multiple states, including more than 700 in hard-hit Alabama.

In addition to giving people a safe place to stay,…