Scope of Alabama's tornado-spawned humanitarian crisis grows

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http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2011/0430/Scope-of-Alabama-s-tornado-spawned-humanitarian-crisis-grows

Scope of Alabama's tornado-spawned humanitarian crisis grows

Churches, nonprofits, and government support teams race toward Alabama as tornado victims wander the rubble. Toothbrushes, clean water, and a roof to sleep under are among the most pressing needs.

By Patrik Jonsson, Staff writer / April 30, 2011
Atlanta

In a scene reminiscent of the days following hurricane Katrina in 2005, churches, nonprofit relief agencies, and government supplies are racing toward tornado-raked Alabama to alleviate what Tuscaloosa mayor Walt Maddox described as a "humanitarian crisis.".....