FULTONDALE, Ala. — The Fultondale community is coming together after a tornado ripped through their town on Tuesday, January 26, causing significant damage.
People in Fultondale are lending a helping hand to their neighbors in the midst of this tragedy.
One of the many buildings damaged in the tornado's path is Fultondale High School.
Many of those who attend grade school are already taking the virtual route, but now, this natural disaster has made that even more challenging.
"Their internets are coming in and out, they have low power right now because of the wires," said Andrea Cisneros, a Fultondale resident, and student at Fultondale High School.
The school being damaged affects more than just the students.
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Cisneros says this is impacting the entire community.
"And I think it affects all of us, because, practically parents have to stay home, and they are trying to save money and it's just hard for them," said Cisneros.
Many of Cisneros' friends and family are coming together to help bring relief to those affected by the tornado.
Their setup was located right behind New Castle Road, one of the most damaged streets in Fultondale after the tornado hit. These members of the community are coming together to help those who have been affected, even though many of them have been affected themselves.
This group is selling clothing items for a dollar each and giving the money to those who need it, as well as providing those affected with a range of different products.
"Water, canned food, we're having warm food come here, ladies are going to their house and cooking, we have shoes, we have like deodorants, toothpaste, like supplies you practically need at home, we have towels, shampoos and things like that," said Cisneros.
They're also giving out baby items and school supplies, and even though many of those giving back to the community, have also been affected, they feel as if it is important to lend a helping hand to their neighbors' and lending that helping hand doesn't stop after today.
"We actually enjoy helping out people and that's why we're just here, and we'll be downtown tomorrow, trying to help out even more," said Cisneros.