MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has ordered flags be flown at half-staff Tuesday in honor of March 3, 2019 Day of Remembrance in the state of Alabama.
Below is Ivey’s directive:
The flags should be flown at half-staff until sunset on Tuesday, March 3, 2020.
I am directing flags be displayed at half-staff tomorrow in honor of March 3, 2019 Day of Remembrance in the state of Alabama.
On March 3, 2019, an EF-4 and EF-2 tornado tore through Lee County causing incomprehensible destruction in Beauregard and Smith Station. Twenty-three lives were lost, 98 people were injured, 230 homes were completely destroyed, and 141 homes encountered major damage.
In the aftermath of this horrific tragedy, Lee County residents have proven their strength and resiliency in rebuilding their broken communities. Tomorrow, I encourage all Alabamians to reflect upon the memory of those we lost one year ago.
The flags should be flown at half-staff until sunset on Tuesday, March 3, 2020.
