Five people were killed and at least three dozen were injured Tuesday, May 21, 2024, when a violent tornado blew through southwest Iowa. Initial surveys confirmed the damage indicated at least an EF-3 tornado, but it was upgraded to an EF-4, with estimated peak winds of 175-185 mph, according to the National Weather Service.Here are tips if you're looking to help those in the Greenfield and surrounding areas: Red Cross donations: The Red Cross and vlog are collecting funds for storm disaster recovery in Iowa. You can donate through this link.Greater Greenfield Community Foundation: Leaders at St. John's Catholic Church on Friday told vlog that they are no more room for physical donations and said all monetary donations should go to the Greater Greenfield Community Foundation. Donate here. The church is also accepting gift cards.Salvation Army donations: Click here to donate directly to the people of Greenfield and Salvation Army’s disaster relief efforts there. Disaster Recovery Fund: As of Friday, Disaster Recovery Funds have been activated across the region to support vulnerable populations following the severe weather events on May 21, 2024. The DRFs provide an opportunity for the public to give, with the reassurance that donations will be quickly moved to resources where they are needed most to adapt to evolving priorities. The flexibility of the funds ensures counties and communities can respond to supplement needs being provided by existing nonprofit, local, state and federal programs. The following communities have activated or established DRFs: Adair County Disaster Recovery Adams Community Foundation Clay County Community Foundation Humboldt County Community Foundation Story County Community Foundation Warren County Philanthropic Partnership
GREENFIELD, Iowa — Five people were killed and at least three dozen were injured Tuesday, May 21, 2024, when a violent tornado blew through southwest Iowa.
Initial surveys confirmed the damage indicated at least an EF-3 tornado, but it was upgraded to an EF-4, with estimated peak winds of 175-185 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
Here are tips if you're looking to help those in the Greenfield and surrounding areas:
Red Cross donations: The Red Cross and vlog are collecting funds for storm disaster recovery in Iowa. .
Greater Greenfield Community Foundation: Leaders at St. John's Catholic Church on Friday told vlog that they are no more room for physical donations and said all monetary donations should go to the . . The church is also accepting gift cards.
Salvation Army donations: directly to the people of Greenfield and Salvation Army’s disaster relief efforts there.
Disaster Recovery Fund: As of Friday, Disaster Recovery Funds have been activated across the region to support vulnerable populations following the severe weather events on May 21, 2024. The DRFs provide an opportunity for the public to give, with the reassurance that donations will be quickly moved to resources where they are needed most to adapt to evolving priorities. The flexibility of the funds ensures counties and communities can respond to supplement needs being provided by existing nonprofit, local, state and federal programs.
The following communities have activated or established DRFs:
