“As soon as we got in and closed the door we could feel the house move.
All three Napiers took cover in one of the home’s closets.
Situated under a staircase, they figured it would be more protected from the wind and debris.
The countdown to Christmas was on, and a destructive storm wasn’t on anyone’s wish list.
Erin Napier admitted on the podcast, “The Christmas tree was a mess.
The ornaments a lot of them got broken and Helen was like, ‘What happened?'”
Unfavorable foundations like soggy soil make basements impractical for the area.
Unfortunately, when inclement weather strikes, homeowners can be left scrambling to find a sturdy location.
Thankfully, the Napiers and many of their neighbors weathered the tornado unscathed.
Historic downtown Laurel, Mississippi, was another story, though.
The “Home Town” star remembers “many old houses losing their chimneys.”
They detailed their efforts in Season 4, Episode 17, oftheir HGTV show, “Home Town.
The historic home experts also urged their neighbors to do the same for one another.
