Please pray for all people in these areas.
Blessings, Pr. Linda
From: "Dan Glamann" <DGlamann@css-elca.org>
Date: Mar 5, 2012 7:17 PM
Subject: Disaster Response Update - Winter Tornadoes
To:
A series of tornadoes rampaged through the Midwest last Wednesday (Feb. 29), badly damaging various parts Illinois, Kansas and the entertainment resort town of Branson, Missouri.
According to a preliminary report from the National Weather Service, the massive 400-yard wide tornado that hit Branson was on the ground for about 20 miles, and reached winds of up to 120 to 130 mph. The tornado caused about $10 million worth of damage, and at least seven miles of the city's commercial strip was destroyed.
Harveyville, Kan., (population 250 — southwest of Topeka) was also badly damaged, with initial estimates of 40% of the structures either damaged or destroyed. Included in the damage was the United Methodist Church and parsonage, both of which were destroyed.
Although there were no reported deaths in Central States Synod, at least 9 people were killed overall in the Midwest tornado flurry that roughed up Missouri, Kansas and Illinois. Volunteers are pouring in to all sites, and in some cases being turned away as the areas are just not ready or safe. At present the best assistance is financial donations.
Please send contributions, payable to Central States Synod and noting "Disaster Response" to:
Disaster Response
Central States Synod, ELCA
21 N. 12th St., Ste. 210
Kansas City, KS 66102
Undesignated disaster funds will be used for current responses. If you would like to designate a specific location, please note that on your check.
ONLINE donations: If you would like to make a contribution by credit/debit card, please CLICK HERE.
Additional information will be forthcoming as the areas become stabilized. There will undoubtedly be ample volunteer opportunities available in Kansas and Missouri.
Dan Glamann, Assistant to the Bishop
Central States Synod, ELCA
21 N. 12th St., Ste. 210
Kansas City, KS 66102
