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Midwest Emergency Relief Fund: Providing food, water, shelter, and other necessities to families impacted by the storm.
Aiding communities to 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
Here's how your donation can help:
$25 can provide a care package with essential supplies for a family in need.
$25 can provide shelter to displaced animals by the storm.
$50 can help ensure a family displaced by the storm has access to food and shelter.
$100 can contribute to debris removal efforts, making neighborhoods safe and accessible again.
We also accept DAF, Stock and Cryptocurrency on our website www.opulentusa.org/midwestern
Reminder: Employees submit match request for monetary donations. If your employer requires an Employer Identification Number (EIN) 45-3088713
People rescued from rising water in South Dakota: In Sioux Falls, South Dakota, nine people were rescued from rising water due to heavy rainfall, according to City Emergency Manager Regan Smith. Emergency personnel responded to five stranded drivers, 30 vehicles stalled in water, 10 calls regarding water problems and 75 traffic accidents, according to Smith. City of Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken on Saturday signed an emergency declaration in response to the flooding. The cumulative rainfall amounts for the Sioux Falls region range from 6.5 to 8 inches over the last 72 hours, TenHaken said.
Emergency flood operations readied in Minnesota: Parts of Minnesota were under flood warnings Saturday night, prompting Gov. Tim Walz to declare an emergency authorizing the Minnesota National Guard “to be available to provide support for emergency flood operations as areas across the state experience extreme flood conditions,” the governor’s office said. Water in lakes Tetonka and Sakatah has reached “uncontrollable” levels. “Residents have been evacuated and the flood has already caused significant damage,” the governor’s office said. “Intense rain has had catastrophic effects. Flooding has left entire communities under feet of water, causing severe damage to property and numerous road closures,” Walz said in a statement.
Emergency Relief Fund: Providing food, water, shelter, and other necessities to families impacted by the storm.
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
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.
$100 can contribute to debris removal efforts, making neighborhoods safe and accessible again.
$25 can provide shelter to displaced animals by the storm.
We also accept DAF, Stock and Cryptocurrency on our website www.opulentusa.org/china
Reminder: Employees submit match request for monetary donations. If your employer requires an Employer Identification Number (EIN) 45-3088713
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.
A tornado plowed through suburban Omaha, Nebraska, on Friday, damaging hundreds of homes and other structures as it tore for miles along farmland and into subdivisions. Some injuries were reported but there were no immediate reports that anyone was killed.
Multiple tornadoes were reported in Nebraska and Iowa on Friday, but the most destructive storm moved from a largely rural area into suburbs northwest of Omaha, a city of 485,000 people. Photos on social media showed the small city of Minden, Iowa, about 30 miles (48.3 kilometers) northeast of Omaha also sustained heavy damage.
Three people were injured in Nebraska’s Lancaster County when a tornado hit an industrial building, causing it to collapse with 70 people inside. Several were trapped, but everyone was evacuated, and the injuries were not life-threatening.
Hundreds of houses sustained damage in Omaha, mostly in the Elkhorn area in the western part of the city, Omaha police Lt. Neal Bonacci said. Police and firefighters moved door-to-door to help people. Crews went to the “hardest hit area” and had a plan to search anywhere someone could be trapped, Omaha Fire Chief Kathy Bossman said.
“They’re going to be putting together a strategic plan for a detailed search of the area, starting with the properties with most damage,” Bossman said. “We’ll be looking throughout properties in debris piles, we’ll be looking in basements, trying to find any victims and make sure everybody is rescued who needs assistance.” Bonacci said many homes were destroyed or severely damaged.
“You definitely see the path of the tornado,” Bonacci said.
In one area of Elkhorn, dozens of newly built, large homes were damaged. At least six were wrecked, including one that was leveled, while others had the top half ripped off. There were dozens of emergency vehicles in the area.
“We watched it touch down like 200 yards over there and then we took shelter,” said Pat Woods, who lives in Elkhorn. “We could hear it coming through. When we came up our fence was gone, and we looked to the northwest and the whole neighborhood’s gone.”
His wife, Kim Woods added, “The whole neighborhood just to the north of us is pretty flattened.”
Three people, including a child, were in the basement of the leveled home when the tornado hit but got out safely, according to Dhaval Naik, who said he works with the home’s owner.
KETV-TV video showed one woman being removed from a wrecked home on a stretcher in Blair, a city just north of Omaha.
Bonacci said only two people have been transported for treatment, both with minor injuries.
He said crews are now doing a second search of homes. He said fire crews would work throughout the night to check all the unsafe structures and make sure no one is inside.
“People had warnings of this and that saved lives,” Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer said, of the few serious injuries.
The tornado warning was issued in the Omaha area on Friday afternoon just as children were due to be released from school. Many schools had students shelter in place until the storm passed. Hours later, buses were still transporting student's home.
In Lancaster County, where three people were injured when an industrial building collapsed, sheriff’s officials also said they had reports of a tipped-over train near Waverly.
Two people who were injured in the county were being treated at the trauma center at Bryan Medical Center West Campus in Lincoln, the facility said in a news release. The hospital said the patients were in triage and no details were released on their condition.
The Omaha Public Power District reported that nearly 10,000 customers were without power in the Omaha area. Daniel Fienhold, manager of the Pink Poodle Steakhouse in Crescent, Iowa, said he was outside watching the weather with his daughter and restaurant employees. He said “it looked like a pretty big tornado was forming” northeast of town.
“It started raining, and then it started hailing, and then all the clouds started to kind of swirl and come together, and as soon as the wind started to pick up, that’s when I headed for the basement, but we never saw it,” Fienhold said.
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Dear Midwestern/Community,
We hope this fundraiser finds you in good health and high spirits. As members of the Opulent Philanthropy charity, we are writing to you today to extend our heartfelt condolences and support to all those affected by the recent severe weather that has swept across the Midwest states. The devastating tornadoes that struck Indiana and Ohio have left at least 6 people dead, and countless others injured and homeless.
At Opulent Philanthropy, our mission is to support individuals and communities in need by providing shelter, food, and water. In times of crisis such as this, our commitment to making a positive impact becomes even more crucial. We are reaching out to you today to request your generous support in our fundraising efforts to aid those affected by these tragic events.
The destructive power of natural disasters can leave families and communities shattered, facing unimaginable challenges. Many have lost their homes, their belongings, and even their loved ones. It is essential that we come together as a compassionate society to offer a helping hand and provide solace during these difficult times.
With your support, we can make a difference. Your generous contributions will enable us to provide emergency shelter, food, and clean water to those affected by the severe weather. Additionally, we will work tirelessly to ensure that families receive the necessary support to rebuild their lives and communities in the aftermath of this devastation.
Here are some ways you can contribute:
Every contribution counts, and together, we can make a significant impact on the lives of those affected. We believe in the power of unity and kindness, and we know that, with your support, we can bring hope and comfort to those who need it most.
Thank you for your consideration and for joining us in this important endeavor. Together, let us stand as a beacon of hope for those affected by the severe weather that has swept through the Midwest.
Warmest regards,
Ron Dewitt/ Opulent Philanthropy Charity
Disaster Relief: Providing shelter, food, and water. Several neighborhoods and homes have been damaged or destroyed by tornado damage and hail, leaving destruction in their wake and many people have no power. Many buildings and homes destroyed in a 3-mile range. The hardest hit area in central Indiana was in northern Johnson County, where at least one person died and at least 75 homes destroyed.
Our organization is dedicated to providing hope and support to those who need it the most. We believe that everyone deserves a chance to live a fulfilling life, and that through our efforts, we can make a real difference in the world. Join us in our mission to change lives and make a lasting impact on the world.
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