12/11/2021
In the midst of devastation our communities are facing, we are so thankful for the First Responders, City and County officials, Healthcare Workers, Good Samaritans, Neighbors, Friends and Family - for everything you are doing to help. Our county has experienced catastrophic loss, and the next few weeks will continue to be difficult.
We have been notified that the following locations will be set up as supply/donation sites, as well as assistance for first responders and displaced families.
📢Thank you to community member Megan Trice for helping compile an ongoing list of available resources and assistance.
‼There is now a hotline to use if you are looking for a missing a loved one in Hopkins County, KY. Please call 270.825.5024.
‼Dawson Springs High School-set up a triage to help those injured; they're also keeping a running list of anyone that has checked in.
‼ The American Red Cross shelter is set up at Madisonville First United Methodist Church (200 E. Center Street). Displaced residents are being directed for shelter here. There are volunteer opportunities for working the shelter, as well as donations being accepted. If you know a displaced family PLEASE direct them here.
‼ The city of White Plains community center is open to the public. They have a generator to keep the heat on and a commercial size stove for you to cook on. They do not have any food, blankets or anything to sleep on. Please bring your own items you may need or want.
‼ Affected people/families may pick up needed supplies such as clothes (men/women/kids), baby items, car seats, diapers, formula, etc. at Oh Sew Sweet Boutique at 210 East Arch Street in Madisonville.
‼ Watch Hopkins County Schools page to keep up to date with meal locations.
🏠*If you have rental properties available, contact Sarah Morton Spencer with Coldwell Banker. She is compiling a list of rental properties available for displaced families.
📦Clark's True Value Madisonville KY (opens at 10AM 12/12/21 for donations)
📦The Gift Horse will be collecting supplies to be dispersed. Drop off any day next week. Toiletries, coats, blankets, and basic necessities appreciated.
📦Dollar General (S. Main) Accepting donation of Water, food, clothing, diapers, wipes, toilet paper, hygiene, etc.
📦 First United Methodist Church is accepting sheets, towels, pillows, prepackaged snacks and is in need of monetary donations
📦 Lone Star Church (Madisonville) is accepting donations
🚿Hopkins County Family YMCA is open for phone charging and showers
💵 The Salvation Army 100% disaster donations support disaster relief http://give.helpsalvationarmy.org
💵 First Christian Church, Madisonville, Ky has a special offering that will go to assist families this holiday season http://madisonvilledisciples.org/about-us/online-giving/
💵United Methodist Committee on Relief-To support UMCOR’s response to these storms and other disasters, give to UMCOR U.S. Disaster Response and Recovery: https://umcmission.org/advance-project/90167
💡💡💡 Donation ideas outside of general toiletry/food (Thanks Bunny Wickham for sharing)
*Tarps, duct tape, plastic sheeting, zip ties, etc. - people with damaged homes will need to secure them
*Alternate light- no power means a need of flashlights, (and batteries) lanterns, solar powered is good as well as crank powered lights.
*blankets- blankets in any condition, if not used for warmth they can be used to section off damaged portions of the house, cover windows, etc.
*shelf stable foods- no power means no refrigeration so think granola, crackers, jerky, peanut butter, etc.
*drinking water- gallon jugs or bottles, either is fine
*heavy duty gloves- people will need to protect their hands when rummaging through and cleaning up the debris.
***additionally- if you have power, be a “charging station” for people. People need their cell phones but won’t have a way to charge them. Or donate car chargers.
There will likely be many more drop off locations. As you are looking for ways to assist, please consider drop off locations such as these.
