Support People Nevada, Missouri Tornado Destroyed Homes
Disaster Relief
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 Nevada, Missouri 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.
Nevada, Missouri 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/missouri
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.
VERNON COUNTY, Mo. — A storm that generated a tornado warning in Vernon County, Missouri, Wednesday morning tore through the town of Nevada, leaving at least one person injured and storm damage throughout the city.
Around 7:15 a.m., forecasters at the National Weather Service office in Springfield issued a tornado warning for the county. Nevada City Manager Gary Edwards said he received a call from the area’s emergency management director shortly after 7 a.m., telling Edwards he needed to sound the town’s sirens. “So, the sirens went off around town, and after those ran for a while, I took my dog to the basement,” Edwards told KSHB 41 reporter Claire Bradshaw. “That was our protection.”
As the storm moved through, forecasters spotted a tell-tale sign of debris on the radar.
“It just dropped to the south of town, went through town, and then hit some other areas north of the town,” Edwards said. Edwards described the damage as significant. "There are homes that are destroyed. Rooftops that are missing,” he said. As the storm moved off to the northeast, Edwards said he started to receive calls from neighboring communities reaching out for help, estimating 100 to 200 people said they were on the way. “That’s not a surprise here in this particular area,” Edwards said. “We all work together.” At least one person was injured in the storm when a tree fell on top of them. Edwards said crews were going through neighborhoods Wednesday afternoon, making sure no people were trapped. The process to clean up downed power lines, mangled trees, overturned vehicles and damaged buildings won’t be an overnight process. Randy and Jennifer Gammon own a car wash and pet wash in Nevada. While the brick car wash escaped without too much damage, the small pet wash building had all of its glass windows blown out. “It’s going to just take some while to get everything fixed and back in working order,” Jennifer Gammon said. The Gammons said they very quickly heard from fellow residents and business owners asking how they could help out. “This community is amazing, and we couldn’t be more thankful for that,” Jennifer said. The damage continued into residential streets off of the busy commercial street. One of the hardest hit areas was off of Business Route 54. By mid-morning, emergency crews had blocked the road to allow crews to assess the damage.
A tornado with peak winds estimated at 115 mph touched down Wednesday morning in western Cooper County, carving a 6.3-mile path through the town of Pilot Grove and surrounding rural areas.
According to the National Weather Service, the EF-2 tornado developed shortly after 8:30 a.m. southwest of Pilot Grove and moved northeast, causing damage to homes, businesses, and vegetation along its track.
Structural damage included several impacted residences, destroyed outbuildings, and numerous downed trees and power poles.
Initial damage assessments noted minor impacts to a farm outbuilding, rooftop damage along West Bock Street, and damage to the Katy Manor facility on Prospect Street.
More severe damage occurred near West Harris and West 3rd streets, where a manufactured home was destroyed and large trees were uprooted, falling onto nearby structures.
The tornado then impacted a barndominium south of Immele Road along Route M, resulting in significant structural damage.
As the tornado continued along Route 135, it damaged multiple homes, destroyed additional outbuildings, and expanded to a damage width of approximately 200 yards.
The most extensive damage was reported between Route M and Chouteau Springs Road.
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Our Mission
Opulent Philanthropy Inc. Non-Profit
- We provide immediate assistance and long support during natural disasters when people are forced to evacuate and/or their homes are destroyed leaving them in need of shelter, food, or water.
- We support cancer patients who are unable to pay for medical treatments, copayments, or after care assistance that may not be covered by their insurance.
- We support impoverished students who qualify for a higher education but cannot afford to pay tuition through grants and scholarships.
- We support the homeless by providing shelter, food, and water, as more people than ever are living on the streets without the basic necessities to survive.
- Our staff, volunteers, and those we serve work together to provide assistance to those in need due to circumstances beyond their control to empower the most vulnerable among us and improve their quality of life.
