DONATIONS for TORNADO VICTIMS
Tylertown (305 Beulah Ave. 3/19 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Donation Dropoff: clothing, water, non-perishable foods, first-aid supplies, hygiene items, flashlights and batteries, radios, rebuilding and cleaning supplies, pet items, children’s items or other goods
Walthall County Co-op (150 Hwy 583 N, Tylertown) 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Crooked Letter Kitchen: 11 a.m. / Wednesday to Friday Donation Dropoff: hygiene products, hand sanitizers, canned goods, water, cleaning supplies
Hope Outreach Church (5179 Hwy 49, Mount Olive) Donation Dropoff Volunteer Sign-up Pastor David Brewer: (601) 580-4632
The Hope Place (209 West Main Street, Seminary) Offering free clothing for those impacted by the storm Owner Fatasha Runnels: (601) 641-6632
Bassfield Baptist Church, Carson Baptist Church, and Greens Creek Church in Carson are collecting donations for those affected by the storm.
Soso Fire Department is collecting clothing and toiletries for Taylorsville victims for the next few days. Drop your donations by the Fire Station in Soso or call Anthony Pitts, Fire Chief at 601-433-7103.
The Hope Place, 112 West Cypress Ave. in Seminary has FREE clothing for tornado victims in Covington and Smith Counties. Just come by and fill up a bag. Open M-F, 9-4p and Sat. 8-2p.
ONGOING Red Cross' Relief Efforts Disaster-trained workers with the American Red Cross of Mississippi and Alabama are collaborating with officials after strong storms, tornadoes, and heavy rain swept through the state on March 15.
Red Cross caseworkers will assist affected families in meeting their immediate disaster-related needs.
If you need help due to the tornadoes or storms, please call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
If power lines are down outside your home, do not step in puddles or standing water. Report them immediately to the power company.
If the power is out, use a flashlight. Do not use candles or open flames for lighting.
If you smell gas or hear a hissing noise, leave the property immediately and move to a safe distance. Call the fire department once you are in a safe location.
People can download the Red Cross Emergency App for instant access to weather alerts in their area and where loved ones live. The app is available for free in app stores or at redcross.org/apps.
Help people affected by disasters and other crises by making a donation to American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to, and help people recover from disasters both large and small.
You can donate by visiting redcross.org, calling 1-800-RED-CROSS, or texting REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
To become a volunteer, visit redcross.org to learn more about volunteer opportunities and how to submit a volunteer application.
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