CORRECTION: This update corrects the zip code in the address for the Beaver Dam Foundation in the eighth paragraph to read 42320.
HARTFORD, Ky. — Ohio County Judge-Executive David Johnston held a meeting with local organizations and county officials in order to coordinate the information being given out regarding tornado relief for those affected in the county.
Representatives from Ohio County Health Care, OC Sheriff Tracy Beatty, Parks Director Beau Wright, members of the media, and volunteers were in attendance.
Following the outbreak of tornadoes, Ohio County was originally left off the list of counties designated as federal disaster areas given there were no storm-related fatalities but Johnston and OC EMA director Charlie Shields have been assured Ohio County will be added to the list next early next week.
So far the county has received so many supplies for folks affected by the tornadoes they are working on ways to store it all.
“I’m so happy to live in Ohio County, Kentucky,” Johnston said. “The generosity of the people here, all you guys here, and many others, it’s absolutely amazing.”
Below is a list of the contact information for those wishing to help, needing assistance, or making a monetary donation to help folks in Ohio County:
Tornado Disaster Relief Ohio County Kentucky
Those looking to volunteer with labor/clean-up of debris please contact Emergency Management at 270-298-4412
Donations are at the Ohio County Park Building. Anyone needing supplies or to schedule for supplies to be delivered to families can call 270-775-5884.
Monetary Donations can be mailed to:
Beaver Dam Foundation
Tornado Relief
P.O. Box 408
Beaver Dam, KY 42320
Monies can also be hand-delivered to Beaver Dam City Hall or the Ohio County Judge-Executive’s Office.
The Beaver Dam Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization created several years ago to help our community organizations in ways a government organization cannot. All donations to the Beaver Dam Foundation are tax-deductible.
Blake Edge and Jennifer Alvey with the Green River Area Development District (GRADD) have been assigned to tornado relief and can be contacted at 270-926-4433.
For housing and/or needed assistance for those affected can call: Rick Porter with the American Red Cross at 270-349-6877.
Those needing shelter can also text the word “Shelter” with your zip code (ex. Shelter42347) to 4FEMA (43362) for shelter in your area and/or download the FEMA App on your phone for surrounding shelters.
FEMA Assistance for those affected: https://www.disasterassistance.gov.
Storm Debris can be taken to the landfill at $40.00 per ton (this will be monitored). Other items (regular household items will be charged for non-victims) Wednesdays are free dump days.
Those wishing to help with debris and cleanup can contact the Ohio County Emergency Management Office at 270-298-4412.