Shelby County-Wide Tornado Cleanup set for Saturday
May 3rd, 2024 by Ric Hanson
(Harlan, Iowa) ā The Shelby County Emergency Management Agency is calling for volunteers to participate in a county-wide storm clean-up effort that takes place Saturday (May 4th). Volunteers will gather at the Harlan High School’s north/back parking lot. Groups of 10-to-20 people gather at 11:30-a.m. Individuals or small groups will gather at Noon.
Grab your friends, co-workers, family, club, team, and/or neighbors. Teams should delegate a leader. Be sure to wear clothes that can get muddy, bring your gloves, and a bucket to gather small debris.
Participants will pick up debris in fields, for farmers who have requested help. If you have any questions, call the Shelby County EMA at (712) 215-8066.