On December 10, a devastating EF4 tornado, part of a larger outbreak, carved a 165 mile path across 11 counties in western Kentucky and Tennessee. Part of a larger outbreak with 71 confirmed tornadoes across several states, the area around Mayfield, Kentucky saw the bulk of the damage.
The Salvation Army had EDS teams on the ground quickly, and service areas were expanded as roads were cleared of debris to grant access. One immediate need was clothing vouchers. “People left their homes in the middle of the night wearing their pajamas. The best way we could provide hope at that moment was to meet their immediate need – clothing, coats, shoes. We opened our Family Store and began giving clothes away and we haven’t stopped,” explained a local officer.
71 TORNADOES
FUNNELS GENERATED
RESPONDING STATES
22,659 hot meals
13,374 drinks
23,927 snacks
15 deployed mobile
feeding units
307 clean up kits
718 comfort/hygiene kits
12,332 food boxes
3,771 cases water
133 blankets
1,037 toys
67 disaster workers
3,925 service hours
2,783 contacts
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church.
Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach
the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination
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