On New Year’s Eve, tornadoes touched down in areas of Mississippi and Arkansas, wreaking havoc and ushering in the new year with destroyed houses and lost lives.
One resident of Attala County, MS escaped with her life thanks to her bed mattress.
Mary Lowery’s mattress provided something more than a good night’s rest during Friday night’s storm. It saved her life!
The New Year’s Eve tornado tore Lowery’s home in half, but she walked away unscathed.
“I was asleep when it hit – and the next thing I knew, I was on the ground with my mattress on top of me,” said Mary.
This is the second time a tornado has destroyed her home in six years. “I remember being flipped out of bed, but I wasn’t sure what was going on. It was really scary.”
We hope you’re never in a situation like Mary’s, but it always helps to be prepared just in case your mattress may not be able to help you. Brush up on our Tornado Safety Tips.
The East Central Mississippi Chapter is working with caseworkers to help individuals like Mary who have been affected by the New Year’s Eve storms.