EASTER IN A FLOOD ZONE Easter In A Flood Zone
Reported by: Dan Matics
Videographer: Dan Matics
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Reported: Apr. 8, 2012 8:38 PM EDT
Updated: Apr. 8, 2012 8:46 PM EDT
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Logan
, Logan County
, West Virginia
Celebrating Easter in an area where there's not much left to rejoice in. That is the reality for many people living in Southern West Virginia that were hit by flooding and tornadoes last month.
On March 15, several storms swept through Logan County leaving massive flooding and destruction. Around 200 homes were destroyed.
On Easter Sunday, people paused from the cleanup to celebrate and come together as families.
Debbie Napier put together an Easter egg hunt for her grandchildren.
"With all the tragedy and heartache you have to make it enjoyable for the kids," Napier said.
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