LINTON – “The victims of Friday Night’s tornado have a place to go for assistance,” announced Roger Axe, Director of Greene County Emergency Management Agency. A multi-service center has been established in a coordinated effort with multiple agencies to support residents impacted by the recent storms.
The former National Guard Armory, located at 2000 West State Road 54, will serve as the central hub for aid. The center will be open Monday, May 19th, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and will continue operations for the next few days to provide necessary assistance to those in need.
Several organizations, including the American Red Cross and Baptist Disaster Relief of Indiana, will be on-site. The United Way will also help manage material and financial donations.
Critical items needed for donation include:
- Bottled water
- Hygiene products
- Diapers
- Wipes
- Work gloves
- Monetary contributions
In addition to material aid, post-disaster counseling and mental health services will be available at the Linton Assembly of God, 1503 A Street NE, Linton. These services will be offered Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. this week. “If people are having trouble coping with the tornado, we have people ready to help,” Axe emphasized. “The quicker we can give help and assistance, the better the chance of the victims recovering completely.”
Residents who have sustained damage from the tornado are encouraged to report it by calling 211. A hotline has been established to streamline this process.
“This has been tragic for so many in our community. Our goal is to assist them in getting these people back on their feet,” Axe stated, underscoring the commitment to helping the community recover.
