The South Central Kentucky was devastated by tornados and a severe weather system on December 11, 2021. National, state and local agencies are providing relief to assist individuals impacted in our community. Find out how you can get involved by visiting the agencies listed below. Check back regularly for more information.
Warren County
Report Missing People, Gas Leaks, Downed Power Lines or Severe Injuries
Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce Resources
Link: https://www.bgchamber.com/sckstrong
Call 270-393-4116
Volunteering
Bowling Green Fire Department: https://www.facebook.com/bgkyfire/posts/3075156189429209
City of Bowling Green
Link: www.wearebgstrong.com
Warren County, KY
Link: http://www.warrencountyky.gov/
Warren County Public Schools Synergy Relief Fund
Beginning Monday, December 13, 2021, you can make a monetary donation to the WCPS Synergy Relief Fund at any Independence Bank branch or by visiting gofund.me/032679ad
Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund
Link: https://secure.kentucky.gov/formservices/Finance/WKYRelief
United Way of Southern Kentucky Tornado Crisis & Recovery Fund
Link: https://uwsk.org/
GoFundMe (Verified Pages)
Midwest and Southern Tornado Outbreak: How to Help
Link: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/tornado-outbreak-fundraisers
Assistance for residents and business owners who sustained losses in Warren County
Apply for assistance by registering online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by
calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585 (for deaf or hard-of-hearing Kentuckians)
Logan County
Volunteer
Contact the following for information on how to volunteer in Logan County
Chandlers School – (270) 542-4139
Russellville Rural Fire Department – (270) 726-7236
Agape – (270) 726-7109
Donation Locations
Logan County High School
Chandlers Elementary School
Lewisburg Elementary School
Oak Grove Baptist Church
Walnut Grove Baptist Church
Agape
Russellville Rural Fire Department
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On Today's Sunrise Spotlight brought to you by German American Bank, Troy York joins us in-studio to give an update on tornado relief efforts. For more info, click here.
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