gov_tweets: 18057

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18057 18056 1357063866853842957 19668491 2021-02-03T20:30:13+00:00 One week ago, I toured damage in Fultondale & Center Point caused by a devastating EF-3 tornado. I encourage anyone who can to make a donation to the Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund to assist these folks in their recovery: https://www.servealabama.gov/gerf. https://youtu.be/MllKN-FBiPo 2 3 Alabama AL Kay Ivey R GovernorKayIvey