Tornado Relief Efforts
Dec. 17, 2021 – Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by the tornadoes that crossed 8 states on Dec. 11, 2021. For those looking for ways to assist in relief efforts, we have compiled a list of places to volunteer and donate.
Local Resources for Tornado Victims
Food, Clothing and Other Essential Items:
Samburg Assembly of God
253 N Reelfoot Ave. Hornbeak, TN 38232
First Baptist Church
204 S Poplar St. Kenton, TN 38233
Shelter:
American Red Cross Shelter
First Baptist Church
204 S Poplar St. Kenton, TN 38233
Ways to Donate
- The American Red Cross
- Bowling Green Fire Department
- CARE
- Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort
- Dresden Police Department
- Dresden Rotary Tornado Relief Fund
- Global Giving
- International Medical Corps
- Kentucky Baptist Relief
- Obion County Tornado Relief Fund
- The Salvation Army
- Support for Dresden Relief Fund
- Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund
- Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief
- Toys for Tornado Victims, Tennessee Realtors
- The United Way of Kentucky
- WE Care Ministries
Federal aid has been granted for those counties impacted by the tornado outbreak. TEMA will continue to update the December Severe Weather page with recovery recourses, volunteer information and how to donate. The Crisis Cleanup Line (800-451-1954) is active and accepting call from Tennesseans in the storm damaged counties who need assistance with cleaning up from the storms. For more information, visit December Severe Weather (tn.gov). Be sure to watch social media and contact local churches and organizations for other ways to volunteer or make donations.
