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Greenfield tornado relief and recovery update

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May 31st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Greenfield, Iowa) – Officials with the Adair/Guthrie County Emergency Management Agency has issued an update with regard to the relief and recovery process, following the May 21st tornado that caused a substantial damage and four deaths. The EMA reports:

  • There is a burning ban in the City of Greenfield until further notice.
  • A curfew remains in-place from 10-p.m. until 7-a.m. daily, until further notice.
  • Physical donations of supplies & clothing are not being accepted. Monetary donations, however are very much welcome, and can be dropped off at all branches of Union State Bank and First National Bank. You can also make an online donation through the Greater Greenfield Community Foundation’s website at https://www.greenfieldiafoundation.org/ and add a note indicating your donation is for Tornado Recovery.
  • A Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) will open Sunday and Monday to provide recovery resources for people affected by the tornado in Greenfield and surrounding communities. Trained English and Spanish-speaking caseworkers will be available at the MARC to help people create personal recovery plans, navigate paperwork, and locate assistance for their specific disaster-caused needs, such as mental health support, housing and unemployment assistance, animal supplies, assistance for groceries, rent, medicine and other items or services. The MARC, which will be located at the Nodaway Valley Elementary School is open:
    o Sunday, June 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    o Monday, June 3 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
    Please use the building’s southeast entrance.
  • There is a paid contractor license fee of $100. All paid contractors must complete an application, pay the fee, submit certificates of insurance, and complete a background check at city hall prior to approaching residents. More info: https://www.adaircounty.iowa.gov/tornado/resources/
  • The Adair County website is updated with the most current information, including the free meal schedule through Monday. Local restaurants are also open and ready for your business!