The Mountain Empire Chapter is continuing to assist those affected by the tornado that struck our area on April 27.   To date, over 150 Red Cross trained volunteers and staff have been providing the following services:

-Served 16,439 meals and snacks to the residents of Chilhowie, Glade Spring and Damascus

-Distributed  1090 shovels, rakes totes, etc.; 137 clean up kits and provided 290 comfort kits

-Opened cases for nearly 90 families (for financial assistance)

-made 164 Health Services contacts and 478 Mental Health Contacts

We are continuing to follow up with families to make sure their immediate needs have been met.  The Chapter is also working with the Long Term Recovery Group to help ensure long term needs are also being addressed.

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