Southern Indiana Storm Information and Tips - Indiana 211

Southern Indiana Storm Information and Tips Last updated Friday, March 4, 2017, 5am ET The resources listed in this document are specific to the tornado damage that struck Southern Indiana (primarily Gibson, Dubois, Posey and Pike counties) on February 28 and March 1, 2017. For additional or more updated information, Hoosiers may dial 2-1-1. The tornado-related information is changing daily, so please check back for updates. If you have corrections or additions to this information, please contact: [email protected].

HELP FOR TORNADO SURVIVORS

INFORMATION AND REFERRAL - CALL 211

Call 2-1-1 to learn about info referenced in this document or for referrals to local services. Information is changing and updated frequently. Survivors are strongly urged to guard against fraud. State and federal agencies and volunteer organizations will provide credentials and services for free. If in doubt, ask for credential. If you suspect fraud, call authorities.

SHELTER

Official Red Cross shelters: No shelters are currently open at this time.

DEBRIS REMOVAL DUBOIS COUNTY

To faciliate removal efforts in the Ireland area, the county has set up roll-off containers at: • Corner of Walnut and Grant streets directly across from the Ireland Knights of Columbus • Mike Dick Trucking, 7251 West 200 North, Jasper, IN 47546 • Scott Vollmer Farm, 8483 West 150 North, Jasper, IN 47546 These sites will be open from 7am to 7pm beginning Friday, March 3 through Wednesday, March 8. County personnel will continue to assess the damage and need for addtional sites. Materials that may be disposed of at the drop-off sites include metal, treated wood and shingles. Items should be separated into those categories. Residents with woody debris should pull limbs to the edge of their property adjacent to their County Road and contact the County Highway Department at 812-482-5505 for removal. The Dubois County Emergency Mangement office reminds the public that the State of Indiana and Dubois County will not allow open burning of storm debris with few exceptions. The only allowable items are: wooden agricultural structures, clean wood, tree limbs and paper. Before burning materials, property owners must contact their local fire chief. Check www.in211.org or dial 2-1-1 for updates. Copyright 2017. Indiana 211 Partnership, Inc. All rights Reserved. Indiana 211 is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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STORAGE INFO DUBOIS, POSEY & GIBSON COUNTIES

Ferdinand-based Access Storage Now is offering 30 days of free self-storage rental to residents counties who have been affected by the tornados. Residents in need can call their corporate office at 812-367-1791, to obtain more information regarding this 30 day offer. This offer is avaliable at the following locations only: • Jasper: St. Charles & Mill Street location • Newburgh: State Road 261 location You will need a photo ID, date of birth and contact information to be eligble.

VOLUNTEER INFO

Volunteer opportunities will be available after a thorough assessment of the damage has been completed and it is safe to enter the area. CAUTION - Law enforcement officials do not allow anyone without creditials into affected areas. Do NOT self deploy to the area. TIPS ON VOLUNTEERING • Register and get prepared now! The recovery efforts will take time. Many volunteer deployments in the area require screening, immunizations, training and preparation. • When considering volunteering on-site, know yourself and your limitations. Tornado work site volunteering is not for everyone. Lots of volunteer options will be available in the coming weeks and months. • Out-of-area volunteers often need to be self-sustaining or need to provide their own financial support for incidentals. Please do NOT deploy directly to the area. LEARN ABOUT ORGANIZATIONS Indiana Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (invoad.communityos.org) INVOAD is an association of organizations, each with a special rold in the different phases of disaster relief and recovery. INVOAD organizations respect each other’s expertise and support each other through sharing of information, and when possible, donations, and volunteers. Ask your local organizations or faith community if there are opportunities to get involved. Here are just a few examples of areas of expertise: Adventist Community Services - warehousing experts American Red Cross - shelter, supportive services for survivors Friends Disaster Services - debris removal, tree cutting, re-building The Salvation Army - mass shelter and food for survivors and on-site volunteers Samaritan’s Purse - canvassing and debris removal United Methodist Committee on Relief - provides health kits, personal care kits and cleaning kits See invoad.communityos.org for more information.

DONATION INFO

Remember to CARE! C: Cash - Your financial gift gets help to people FAST! A: Ask - Ask before collecting items that may not be needed. Check www.in211.org or dial 2-1-1 for updates. Copyright 2017. Indiana 211 Partnership, Inc. All rights Reserved. Indiana 211 is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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R: Respond - Volunteer with a relief or long-term recovery organization. E: Everyone can help! TIPS ON MAKING DONATIONS • To maximize your donation, support recognized organizations that have experience in disaster recovery. • If you want your CASH donation to be used to support survivors or the recovery efforts for Tornado survivors, specify Tornado Response, COUNTY NAME with your donation. • Monetary Donations are most in need: Red Cross: 1-800-733-2767 or $10, Text: RedCross, 90999; Salvation Army: $10, Text: Hoosier, 41444. • Check out organizations with the Better Business Bureau Charity Division (http://www.give.org/) or with Guide Star (http://www.guidestar.org/). Charitable nonprofit organizations should be able to provide you a copy of their mission statement, tax returns, board lists, etc. upon request. • Unless you know where the goods are going, how they being transported, and how they are being distributed, they may go to waste. Verify current lists of items needed and destination plans. Do not organize a drive a drive unless you have confirmed that a reputable recovery organization will handle the storage, transportation and distribution. • Please do not donate anything that you would not use yourself. Organizations are overwhelmed with clothing and other items that are in such poor condition that they are thrown away. Please DO NOT SEND used clothing—If you have already collected clothes, hold a yard or rummage sale and donate the cash funds to recovery efforts. SUPPORT OTHER ORGANIZATIONS Support the volunteers and staff who are working in the response effort. A note of thanks, a delivered pizza or food treats, gasoline cards, gift certificates and more will show that you appreciate their long hours and dedication. Many organizations often receive little to no additional donations and little recognition for the work they do. Many of these organizations will be working for months after the initial crisis is stablized. They need your support.

Check www.in211.org or dial 2-1-1 for updates. Copyright 2017. Indiana 211 Partnership, Inc. All rights Reserved. Indiana 211 is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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