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Last Updated
October 30, 2007
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The following counties have been declared Federal Disaster areas. Residents of these counties are eligible for certain assistance benefits. (How to apply)
Kiowa, Edwards, Pratt and Stafford counties. (last updated May 15, 2007)
Governor Asks United Way of the Plains to Coordinate Green for Greensburg Fund (pdf)
"Your-Green-for-Greensburg Tornado Relief & Rebuilding Fund" will serve as a central collection point for anyone wishing to make a monetary contribution to help tornado victims in the Greensburg, Kansas, area.
A disaster such as this requires the services of many organizations—especially for on-going assistance in the future. United Way is setting up this fund to provide a vehicle for that help. Types of services supported could include: counseling; medical services; vouchers for rent or utility assistance; or other services.
- The Green for Greensburg Fund will be administered by United Way of the Plains with no administration charge.
- 100 percent of each gift will go to direct disaster recovery assistance.
- Donors should make checks payable to “Green for Greensburg Fund”.
- Mail to United Way of the Plains, 245 N. Water, Wichita, KS 67202.
Helpful guidelines for sending donations to disaster victims. (http://www.kansas.gov/kdem/response_recovery/donations.shtml)
“GREENSBURG FUTURE FUND” (pdf)
ESTABLISHED BY SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
- After the disaster relief is completed there will still be needs in Greensburg. The “Future Fund” will be the second wave of encouragement to the community of Greensburg.
- Gifts can be designated to “education”, “healthcare” or “community rebuilding”.
- South Central Community Foundation will make sure 100% of the contribution goes to the area of concern.
- Charitable donations may be mailed to: P.O. Box 8624, 107 W Second St., Pratt, Kansas, 67124; For more information
Volunteer your services
If you want to volunteer your time and/or equipment resources to the community, please contact the United Way which is coordinating all donated resources for the community at the numbers shown below. Or you may contact the local United Way in your community.
United Way of the Plains (http://www.unitedwayplains.org/ )
In Kansas dial 211 or 1-888-413-4327.
The American Red Cross (http://www.redcross.org/ )
Pratt Center: 620-672-3651
South Central Community Foundation: Future of Greensburg Fund
P.O. Box 8624, Pratt, Kansas, 67124
www.southcentralcommunityfoundation.com
620-672-7929 sccf@southcentralcommunityfoundation.com
Benefits for Victims of the Tornado
How to apply for Federal disaster benefits
Individuals seeking Federal assistance must apply for the benefits either in person, by phone, or on-line
- In person at the Disaster Recovery Center in Havilland, KS.
- By Phone: Call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). Call TTY 1-800-462-7585 for people with speech or hearing disabilities.
- Online at http://www.fema.gov/assistance/index.shtm
State Unemployment Assistance is available
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius signed an executive order eliminating the waiting week for unemployment benefits for workers affected by the storm. The order eliminates the waiting week for unemployment benefits for workers affected by storms in Kiowa, Edwards, Pratt and Stafford counties. Applications for DUA in Kiowa County must be filed by June 5. Applications in Edwards, Pratt and Stafford Counties must be filed by June 12.
- Onsite: Representatives from the Kansas Department of Labor are on site at least through May 18 to take applications in the Disaster Recovery Center in Haviland, KS.
- Online: You may apply on-line at https://www.uibenefits.dol.ks.gov/
- Questions: You may call toll free 1-800-292-6333.
Give Blood
Community Blood Centers of Northeast Kansas
1-800-279-5943 (to give blood)
News releases: Disaster related releases will be posted as available.
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