Night of the Twisters

If you neeed EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE call 911.

Damage assessment teams have been sent to the hardest hit areas in Christian County.
A COMMUNITY SHELTER (not a Red Cross facility) has been opened at Calvary Baptist Church in Nixa, 103 S Nicholas.

Volunteers are being sent to Lawrence County to perform Damage Assessment.
One volunteer turned in an early estimate of 100 homes that sustained damage in the Billings area.

We are working with other community agencies/partners to determine what supplies/talents they may need so people wanting to help in clean up can do so by using the most valuable channels.

Right now, we are using previously trained Red Cross volunteers. However, we are training those folks who may be interested in working with us. Volunteer orientation and further training is required for those wishing to help the American Red Cross in this way.

The American Red Cross is committed to helping provide for immediate emergency needs including food, shelter, clothing, medical concerns and mental health counseling. Please note – we are not authorized to provide search and rescue or clean up.

Red Cross shelters remain open in Marshfield at the Activity Center (110 Commercial) and Clever at First Baptist Church (105 Kennedy Dr.).

If victims are not near one of these shelters, they should call the American Red Cross at 1-866-206-0256 or 417-832-9500.

While we are unsure of the extent of damage at this time, and cannot estimate the potential cost of recovery, financial donations will be needed. Checks can be sent to 1835 E Chestnut Expy, Springfield MO 65802. Credit card donations will be accepted by phone at 417-832-9500 or on line at www.redcross-ozarks.org.

Item donations should go to one of our local partner agencies (i.e. Salvation Army, Crosslines, Ozarks Food Harvest) as we will work hand in hand to meet the needs of our community.

If you can spare the time the National Weather Service would like to hear from you. If you or your neighborhood sustained storm/tornado damage The NWS wants to log it so as to develop a complete Storm Profile. Call 1-800-762-4363.

Lastly please pray for all those affected and consider how you might help.

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