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Birmingham, AL (WIAT) Mayor William Bell spoke to CBS 42 after touring the Pratt City/Smithfield area of Birmingham- the area that was hardest hit by the tornado Wednesday. Bell discussed a variety of topics related to the clean up efforts. Here is some of what he discussed:

Scott school will be a staging area where residents can come and get food and water.

FEMA will be in the area tomorrow. Most of the roads in the area are clear, and he expects to have large trucks and equipment in the area soon.

Bell recognizes that while this area was hardest hit that there is significant damage elsewhere in Birmingham. He specifically mentioned East Lake.

For now, Bell suggests donations of items go to Boutwell Auditorium for now. Eventually Scott School will be a place to bring items.

There will be 500 Alabama National Guardsmen in the area, some arriving tonight. They will be used for security and clean up efforts.

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