The Great Hampden County Tornado 6/1/11: Clean-up efforts in Wilbraham, MA

It felt good helping a family who I've never met before in my entire life. My friends and I rounded up some chainsaws and headed out to Wilbraham the following day of the tornado. I had to make a video. Definitely never saw anything like this in my entire life... Thank god they are all ok. Most likely helping out in Monson and/or Brimfield as well. They need all the help they can get.

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[kylex102]

@AskMayaThomas Just seeing the tornado's path through these towns that I grew up around made me want to cry. But It was great to see everyone come together and help eachother.

[AskMayaThomas]

Talked to my friend Brian this morning. Made me cry when he talked about all of the kind people that have come to his town to help them clean up and have been bringing food and water to share.

[kylex102]

@1Suncatcher We did what we could and we enjoyed helping! We're trying to find time to go back or possibly go to Monson if we can.

[1Suncatcher]

THANK YOU for volunteering!  It's June 13 and we're still digging out here in Wilbraham. Many elderly folks need a lot of help with trees and debris around their homes! Over 230 damaged homes and another 20+ declared destroyed.

We appreciate your help so much!