SAY IT AIN'T SNOW!! Aftermath of WinterStorm 2014

Yesterday, many Birmingham motorists found themselves stuck in their cars in the Magic City for over 12 hours. Countless people began running out of fuel & running out of hope.  At 4 am this morning, I lay awake in bed listening to the heroic efforts of the Hoover Police Department via the police scanner as they spent all night going car to car trying to get those stranded to safety.  

In the midst of yesterday's mass chaos, countless stories of complete strangers risking their own safety to help others get home to their families.  Whether it be pushing cars for hours in the freezing cold or simply getting supplies to those stuck in the gridlock, it was a heartwarming reminder to me that humanity is still alive and well.  And sadly, there were also reports of abandoned cars being broken into last night, too.  People who take advantage of catastrophic situations in such a manner really should just be locked away forever because they don't have souls.

Cars left on I-59 vandalized & robbed overnight

 Below are some images I've collected from across the web of the shocking aftermath of yesterday's snow storm.  It is truly a miracle that more fatalities haven't been reported after seeing what the people of Birmingham have endured for the past couple of days.

7 Car Pileup in Russett Woods, Hoover
20th Street S completely blocked by abandoned vehicles

West Oxmoor Road still completely impassable due to abandoned vehicles

Cars at the entrance of Brook Highlands used boards to prevent cars from sliding

I-20 West continues to have motorists trapped. Some for almost 24 hours now.

I-65 South in Clanton
Columbiana Road in Homewood

Highway 150 in Hoover
I am so appreciative for all the heroes who continue to work to make sure everyone is safe. Birmingham's resilience just never ceases to amaze me.  Try to stay off the roads if you can today but stay safe no matter where you are.  Prayers to all!!!

Thanks for stopping by, y'all!!! Roll Tide!!! Roll Birmingham!!!


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  1. Unknown1/29/2014

    You pretty much nailed that...great article, Heather !!

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  2. My Crimson Chaos1/29/2014

    Thanks Don!!! Crazy events in Alabama this week!

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  3. Unknown2/01/2014

    Another point on post Heather!!

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  4. My Crimson Chaos2/01/2014

    Thanks Robin! Thanks for reading...

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