Mother Nature is nothing to mess with and something to fear. Hattiesburg has discovered her full force and unpredictability first hand. On Sunday, February 10, 2013, a mile wide EF-4 tornado swept through south Mississippi leaving much damage behind, especially in the Hattiesburg and Oak Grove areas.
The damage on the 75 mile path is extensive. Residents are amazed and grateful that no one was killed. It is estimated that a few hundred homes have been damaged and around a hundred injurers have been reported.
http://www.wdam.com/slideshow?widgetid=73457
Hattiesburg has became "home" for many students at USM, the city's major university. We were all distraught once we learned the extent of the damage at our wonderful school. Just hours after the tornado hit, students began organizing a clean up day to remove the debris that clutter the once beautiful campus. It was a huge turn out, attracting a massive group of students as well as other volunteers. At Southern Miss, we have learned to leave our school better than we found it. After all, all the love in our hearts belong to Southern Mississippi.
http://www.wdam.com/story/21191539/usm-students-clean-up-after-tornado
The city has been overwhelmed with the support of volunteers. Hattiesburg will rebuild better than ever.
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