Opulent Philanthropy Inc. a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the needs of our local community. We are   providing food and shelter to those in need during the Kentucky Tornado. We are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of those around us. By supporting Opulent Philanthropy Inc., you are supporting your community and helping to build a brighter future for all.

Kentucky Tornado Disaster Relief Fund: We have provided shelter and over a million meals during these disasters.
Every contribution, big or small, will bring much-needed assistance to families struggling in the aftermath of this disaster.
Here's how your donation can help:
$50 can provide a care package with essential supplies for a family in need.
$250 can help ensure a family displaced by the fire has access to food and shelter
$1,000 can help ensure a family displaced by the fire has long term access to food and shelter.
We also accept DAF, Stock and Cryptocurrency on our website www.opulentusa.org/kentucky 

Reminder: Employees submit match request for monetary donations. If your employer requires an Employer Identification Number (EIN) 45-3088713 

Employees typically submit their donations for matching through their company’s Human Resources (HR) department or a designated Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) department. Some companies may have specific forms or online platforms for requesting a match, so it’s best to check the employee handbook or company’s internal website for detailed instructions.  

Tornado devastates south-central Kentucky, leaving 19 dead and communities in ruins. 

A powerful tornado tore through south-central Kentucky on Friday night, claiming the lives of at least 19 people, with 17 fatalities reported in Laurel County alone. The EF-3 tornado touched down in Somerset, Pulaski County, before wreaking havoc across the region, including London.

Jacob Jackson, who was at home with his grandmother near Old Whitley Road when the storm struck, said, "I couldn't be more grateful just to be standing here. Everything else, there's a lot of people around us that got hurt bad, so I just thank God, you know. He's really the only reason I'm standing here."

Residents in Kentucky and Missouri began sifting through damage in tornado-stricken neighborhoods and clearing debris on Sunday after severe storms swept through parts of the Midwest and South, killing more than two dozen people.

Kentucky was hardest hit as a devastating tornado damaged hundreds of homes, tossed vehicles, and left many homeless. At least 19 people were killed, according to Gov. Andy Beshear, most of them in southeastern Laurel County. Ten more people were critically injured, with state leaders saying the death toll could still rise in the next few days.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement Saturday evening that she spoke to Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe, Kentucky Gov. Beshear and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker "to offer federal resources and action for the deadly tornadoes and storms impacting Missouri, Kentucky, and Illinois."

Noem noted they "discussed how while emergency management is best led by local authorities, we reinforced that DHS stands ready to take immediate action to offer resources and support."

In hard-hit Kentucky, Beshear said on Sunday that officials are working to secure emergency housing options as clean-up begins. He said survey teams were expected on the ground in Kentucky on Monday so the state can apply for federal disaster assistance.

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We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the needs of our local community. We are   providing food and shelter to those in need during the Kentucky Flood. We are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of those around us. By supporting Opulent Philanthropy Inc., you are supporting your community and helping to build a brighter future for all.

Kentucky Flood Disaster Relief Fund: We have provided shelter and over a million meals during these disasters.
Every contribution, big or small, will bring much-needed assistance to families struggling in the aftermath of this disaster.
Here's how your donation can help:
$50 can provide a care package with essential supplies for a family in need.
$250 can help ensure a family displaced by the fire has access to food and shelter
$1,000 can help ensure a family displaced by the fire has long term access to food and shelter.
We also accept DAF, Stock and Cryptocurrency on our website www.opulentusa.org/kentucky

Reminder: Employees submit match request for monetary donations. If your employer requires an Employer Identification Number (EIN) 45-3088713 

Employees typically submit their donations for matching through their company’s Human Resources (HR) department or a designated Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) department. Some companies may have specific forms or online platforms for requesting a match, so it’s best to check the employee handbook or company’s internal website for detailed instructions. 

Kentucky’s state capital has been hit hard by flooding, following days of heavy rain across the state.

Residents in parts of Frankfort were evacuating on Sunday morning, Gov. Andy Beshear said on social media, and all state offices in the Frankfort area will be closed Monday.

The Kentucky River is projected to crest at 49.5 feet on Monday, according to the National Weather Service, one foot higher than the all-time record set in 1978. NWS considers 40 feet or higher a “major flood” in Frankfort.

With the Kentucky River running through Franklin County, those in the area are no strangers to floods.

The river’s water levels are expected to crest at 45 feet by Monday. This is familiar to many who were around the area nearly 30 years ago.

Hecker said, “This is projected to be the fourth highest historic flood and is on par with the flood of 1997.”

City officials took precautionary steps to help protect homes and businesses, like Rebecca Ruth Chocolates, that are located along the river by installing flood walls. Those are something Hecker (who lived in Frankfort at the time) said were not in place during the 1997 flood and could have been helpful.

The National Weather Service defines major flooding as “extensive inundation of structures and roads. Significant evacuations of people and/or transfer of property to higher elevations.” Here are the Kentucky rivers reporting major flooding Monday morning, and how their projected crests rank among their all-time highs. Kentucky River at Lockport the Kentucky River at Lockport crossed into the major flooding threshold at 2 a.m. Sunday and sits at 52.9 feet Monday morning, according to NWS. The river is projected to crest at 53.8 feet Monday evening before slowly receding out of the major flooding threshold Wednesday afternoon. That mark would be the second-highest crest on record, behind a reading of 56.85 feet in 1937. Kentucky River at Frankfort Lock the Kentucky River at Frankfort Lock crossed into the major flooding threshold at 12:45 p.m. Saturday and sits at 48.21 feet Monday morning. The river was projected to start receding early Monday and fall below the major flooding threshold Tuesday evening. Many homes flooded.

We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the needs of our local community. From providing food and shelter to those in need to offering educational programs and support services, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of those around us. By supporting Opulent Philanthropy Inc., you are supporting your community and helping to build a brighter future for all.

Severe storms have ravaged the Ohio Valley, leaving over 275,000 homes and businesses in West Virginia, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan without power. Residents are facing flooding, downed trees, road closures, and the struggle to recover in the dark.

We are raising funds to support these communities as they rebuild. Donations will be directed towards:

• Emergency relief: Providing food, water, shelter, and other necessities to families impacted by the storm.
• Power restoration efforts: Supporting utility companies in getting the lights back on as quickly and safely as possible.
• Debris removal and clean-up: Aiding communities in removing downed trees and other debris to clear roads and restore normalcy.

Every contribution, big or small, will bring much-needed assistance to families struggling in the aftermath of this disaster.

Donate Now and Help Repower the Ohio Valley!

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Here's how your donation can help:

• $25 can provide a care package with essential supplies for a family in need.
• $50 can help ensure a family displaced by the storm has access to food and shelter.
• $50 can help support crews working to restore power to affected areas.
• $100 can contribute to debris removal efforts, making neighborhoods safe and accessible again.

The people of the Ohio Valley are facing a long road to recovery.  Your generosity can make a real difference in their time of need. Please donate generously and share this campaign to raise awareness.

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In addition to donating, you can also help by:

• Spreading awareness on social media using the hashtags above.
• Holding a donation drive in your community to collect essential supplies.

News Story:

More than 275,000 homes and businesses across West Virginia, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana and Michigan were without power Tuesday night after a powerful system of thunderstorms brought damaging winds, dangerous hail and reported tornadoes to parts of the Ohio Valley.

The damaging storms brought “flooding, downed trees, power outages, and road blockages” across West Virginia, according to Gov. Jim Justice, who declared a state of emergency. Tuesday for Fayette, Kanawha, Lincoln and Nicholas counties.

At least 13 homes were damaged, and some residents were injured, Fayette County, West Virginia, Office of Emergency Management director Kevin Walker told CNN. The injuries were non-life threatening, Walker said.

“Some are destroyed, and some have major damage,” Walker said.

Fourteen tornadoes have been confirmed Tuesday across Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, Alabama and Tennessee, the Storm Prediction Center indicates, along with 103 damaging wind reports and 22 hail reports. Just before midnight ET Wednesday, a confirmed tornado was reported in Conyers, Georgia, a city about 25 miles east of Atlanta.

Storms will continue to bring the threat of twisters, strong winds and large hail into the region into early Wednesday, before they shift to the East Coast. Over 35 million people along the East Coast are under threat of severe weather Wednesday, according to the Storm Prediction Center.

A tornado watch is in effect for parts of Georgia and South Carolina until 8 am ET.

The tornado threat is expected to steadily increase after sunset, the center said.  In addition to tornadoes, storms will bring a threat of 65 mph wind gusts and hail as large as 1.5 inches in diameter.

At least 128,000 utility customers in West Virginia remained in the dark Tuesday night, according to poweroutage.us.

Damaging winds of 40 to 60 mph battered much of the region and a 92-mph gust was reported in Huntington, West Virginia.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear declared a statewide state of emergency Tuesday as the Lexington area saw “significant damage” from the storms.

“We need all Kentuckians to stay weather aware as we brace for more severe weather,” Beshear said in a press release Tuesday.

In Tennessee, a funeral home and some homes in the town of Sunbright suffered damage from the storm system after it brought two tornadoes to the state on Tuesday, according to Matthew Brown, Director of Morgan County E-911.

Structural damage was also reported throughout Barnsdall, Oklahoma, according to Barnsdall Police, after four tornadoes swept through the state on Monday. Homes were damaged, garages were destroyed, and roofs came off some of the houses, Officer Eric Sofian told CNN.

“I was on duty and patrolling the streets when it came through,” he said. “There was a lot of heavy wind, a lot of lightning and I could see a lot of sparks flying from the power lines.”

Three more tornadoes hit Missouri on Monday, per the Storm Prediction Center.

In southern Indiana, multiple vehicles were flipped over “due to high winds or (a) possible tornado” on Interstate 265, Indiana State Police in Sellersburg said, adding minor injuries were reported.

Massive hailstones were reported in Texas, including one as large as 4.5 inches in diameter in Briar – bigger than a softball.

The tornado threat will lessen Wednesday as storms shift east from southern New England to Florida. There is still a Level 2 of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms with damaging winds, hail and even a few isolated tornadoes from the mid-Atlantic to Florida. The worst severe weather is expected midday into the early evening hours.