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Volunteer help for the Greenfield tornado clean-up continues to be needed; physical donations are not needed

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May 26th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Greenfield, Iowa) – Officials with the Adair/Guthrie County EMA said late Saturday, that volunteer help to clean-up damaged areas in and around Greenfield, following the May 21st tornado, is welcome. Officials advise you to please dress for the weather and dress for safety. Wear closed-toed shoes, jeans and bring gloves and safety glasses if you have any.
If you would like assistance from volunteers, please call 641-631-6555.
Donations: The EMA says “Thanks to the generosity of our neighbors we are no longer needing physical donations at this time. Monetary donations can be sent to the Greater Greenfield Community Foundation at https://www.greenfieldiafoundation.org.
“We are overwhelmed and deeply grateful for the incredible generosity of our community and beyond. Due to the sheer volume of donations received to support those impacted by the recent tornado, we have exceeded the capacity of our current storage facilities.
“To accommodate these generous contributions, Adventist Community Services, operating donations management are opening an additional warehouse located outside the city limits. Rest assured, the facility will ensure that resources remain readily available to Greenfield and the surrounding communities affected by the disaster.”