List of tornado recovery resources, information from Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky

In News, State by OC Monitor Staff

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky released information on how people can help those affected by the recent strong storms and tornadoes in Kentucky. There is also information for those who had damage or lost property in the storms. WFLP-FM in Louisville also contributed to the list of resources below.

Visit Building #1 at the Ohio County Park or call Ohio County EMA at 270-298-4412 to find out how you can help those in need in Ohio County.

From the Governor’s Office:

Starting today, residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated counties can begin applying for assistance by registering online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585 (for deaf or hard-of-hearing Kentuckians); The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice.

Kentucky State Parks in the area are now open to host families who need housing for at least two weeks. Volunteers who are willing to assist state parks staff housing distressed guests should contact Kentucky State Parks Division Director Andy Kasitz at andy.kasitz@ky.gov.

Until mobile units for the Department for Community-Based Services locations in Mayfield/Graves County those who need help may call 855-306-8959, or they may apply for help online at kynect.ky.gov. Starting today, a special queue is in place for people needing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, or SNAP.

SBP – Post-Disaster Homeowner Resources

After disaster, impacted homeowners are often at a loss for what to do next. The following resources are informative and help homeowners make smart decisions in a stressful time.

Here’s how you can help tornado victims:

Donate to disaster relief funds

Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund

Kentucky Red Cross:

Donate online here

Text REDCROSS to 90999 to give $10 to American Red Cross Disaster Relief.

To donate by phone via credit card or to ask questions about donating money to the Red Cross, please call 1-800-HELP NOW (1-800-435-7669)

Donate blood

Donate clothes, blankets, food, water and other supplies

*Suggested donations include gas, generators, storage bins/totes, flash lights, head lamps, batteries, utility gloves, phone chargers, gas cans, socks, undergarments, blankets, coats, warm clothes, shoes, toiletries, paper towels, plastic utensils, paper plates, feminine hygiene products, baby formula, diapers, wipes, water, non-perishable foods.

***Advisory: Please avoid obstructing search and rescue efforts by calling/checking-in beforehand***

Foster a pet or donate supplies! The following shelters are in critical need due to the tornadoes:

It’s illegal for retailers to bump up the prices of certain things during an emergency. If you see it happening you can report it online or call 1-888-432-9257. Per the Kentucky Attorney General’s office, goods and services in this prohibition include: consumer food items; goods or services used for emergency cleanup; emergency supplies; medical supplies; home heating oil; building materials; housing; transportation, freight, and storage services; and gasoline or other motor fuels.