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Tornado
La Plata
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tornado of the strongest measurable magnitude violently
assaulted the town of La Plata in southern Maryland
on a Sunday, April 29, 2002. The wide wake of the
monstrous twister left the upheaval and destruction
of 100 homes and 80 businesses. Numerous residents
of La Plata suffered injuries, some serious. Three
people lost their lives
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 Acts
of God Disaster Relief sent two teams from Orange County,
California to La Plata, Maryland to help. Team members Helen
Bachman, Ken Koseki, Robin March, Jim Brewington, Donna
Reeve, and Nelson Brewington were on the site and on the
job for three days lifting, moving, and stacking furniture,
clothing, and other personal possessions for the victims.
Water heaters were salvaged, severed tree limbs were removed,
and keepsakes were wrapped and protected. Conversations
of encouragement were offered and hugs of care were exchanged
with the resilient, irrepressible people of La Plata.
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