How to Help Victims of Illinois Tornadoes!
Numerous agencies, local churches and communities have set up relief efforts for Illinois towns hardest hit by a string of Sunday tornadoes that Gov. Pat Quinn described as the "deadliest we've ever had in the month of November."
A Facebook page titled "Restoring Washington IL" lists updates about road closures, safe zones and ways to reach loved ones in the small Illinois city of Washington that suffered some of the most severe damage.
Quinn said more than 400 homes were damaged or destroyed, one person was killed and more than 120 people were injured when a powerful tornado raked the town.
Across Illinois, six people were confirmed killed and another 54 were injured.
DONATE
The Heroes Memorial Foundation on Monday began collecting donations for current and retired service members of the military, police force, fire-EMS and their families who were affected by the tornadoes.
The Salvation Army also is collecting donations to provide relief supplies and other resources to those in need.
Click here to donate or text your donation by sending STORM to 80888 and replying YES to confirm your donation of $10. To donate via mail, send your check designated "November Tornadoes" to:
Attn: November Tornadoes
The Salvation Army
10 W. Algonquin Road
Des Plaines, Ill. 60016-6000
The following fire stations are accepting donations until 10 p.m. Monday:
- Plainfield fire station #1 at 14415 S. Coil Plus Dr.
- Troy Fire station 1 at 7000 Cottage St. in Shorewood
- Oswego Fire station 1, 3511 Woolley Road in Oswego
- Channahon Fire station 2, 23351 McClintock Road in Channahon
VOLUNTEER
The Coal City Methodist Church was looking for volunteers to serve food and drinks to the workers helping with the clean-up from tornado.
The church also requested donations of cleaning supplies including bleach, gloves, buckets, sponges, garbage bags, mops, towels and other supplies.
Those interested in assisting the tornado victims can go to the Methodist Church, 6805 E. McArdle Road.
The Red Cross mobilized operations to set up six shelters across central Illinois, including Washington and Pekin:
- New Community Church, 14801 Lincoln Ave. in Dolton
- Coal City High School, 655 W. Division St. in Coal City
- Crossroads United Methodist Church, 1420 N. Main St. in Washington
- Evangelical United Methodist Church, 401 Main St. in Washington
- First United Methodist Church, 154 E. Washington St. in East Peoria
- Avanti's Dome, 3105 Griffin Ave. in Pekin
"Red Cross workers are working around the clock to bring relief to people," said Harley Jones, Chief Operating Officer, American Red Cross of Greater Chicago. "There are more supplies and help from our volunteers on the way to help with their immediate needs."
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