While it may appear life is returning to some normalcy in communities affected by the last month’s tornado, Caldwell Disaster Relief Coordinator Brother Harrell Riley says recovery efforts are far from over.
Brother Riley says they are continuing to offer a variety of supplies including some small appliances, along with thermometers and dental floss to dish sets, towels and groceries at the old Save-a-Lot building on US 62 behind Hardees. He says the supplies are free to anyone in Caldwell County and other communities who were affected by the tornado.
According to Brother Riley, the former Save-a-Lot will be open until February 14 because there is still a great need for assistance in the area.
In addition, Brother Riley says they are will be moving to long-term recovery efforts and making strategic plans to help those who may have fallen through the cracks and were unable to get federal assistance.
He says right now they don’t have any details and they are currently unloading storage units.
Brother Riley says there are a lot of families in Caldwell County and Dawson Springs who don’t have a home, no insurance, or are displaced.
Brother Riley says the storm is over and there are not as many trucks running up and down the road but there is still a lot of work to be done and a lot of need for assistance.
Again, assistance for those individuals and families affected by the tornado will be available at the old Save-a-Lot building until February 14th. Brother Riley went on to say Joseph’s Storage Bin is open for others in the area who need assistance but were not affected by the tornado. He also reminds the public the Tornado Distribution Center and Joseph’s Storage Bin are closed when there is no school in Caldwell County.
