The death toll from the spate of tornadoes that struck six US states, including Kentucky and Illinois, is still unclear. Survivors and first responders talk about the terrible losses and how they made it through.
Listen to Kentucky tornado survivors and others who endured the deadly storms that struck the South and Midwest US: a worker on the night shift at a Kentucky candle factory and an Amazon employee who made it out of an Illinois warehouse where six of his colleagues were killed when a tornado hit.
As the recovery from the tornadoes continues, survivors’ needs vary greatly. Some Kentucky tornado survivors and survivors in other states will require financial support, medical care, and psychological assistance years down the road. You can learn more about the importance of cash donations in this infographic.
GlobalGiving partners, including World Central Kitchen, Heartland Equality, and International Medical Corps, are already helping survivors access food, shelter, and other emergency services—and you can fuel their efforts.
Hey guys…Finally got signal again here in Kentucky. This is Mayfield, where the destruction is beyond anything you imagine. I am proud of our @WCKitchen teams bringing meals all over & identifying food needs. We will continue to serve in the days & weeks ahead! #ChefsForKentucky pic.twitter.com/gRJ4p6fbdU
— José Andrés (@chefjoseandres) December 13, 2021
By supporting the GlobalGiving Midwest US Tornado Relief Fund, you can help these partners meet the urgent needs of Midwest and Kentucky tornado survivors. Once those needs are met, the fund will transition to support community-led, long-term recovery efforts in affected areas of Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Illinois, Missouri, and Mississippi as needed.
Help tornado survivors by donating to the GlobalGiving Midwest US Tornado Relief fund.
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