2011 MA Tornado - INDEX

(MAVOAD) -
One year after the June 1st Tornado tore through parts of western Massachusetts there are still unmet needs as families seek to rebuild their lives. Three Long-Term Recovery Groups (LTRG) formed in the hardest hit areas and have been coordinating essential assistance for those impacted. These largely volunteer-led collaborations have been providing for the needs of individuals and families while they continue to recover from the storm.

In coordination with FEMA, Massachusetts Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (MAVOAD) is seeking additional help for these individuals and families. Continuing needs include skilled laborers, committed volunteers, office space and financial donations which can immediately be applied to critical needs. For those interested in providing support please contact Boston Cares at disasterrelief@bostoncares.org or 617.420.2298.

For individual interviews and more detailed statistics in each area please contact:
http://www.mass.gov/eopss/agencies/mema/local-volunteer-groups-request-support.html

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Tornado recovery center to open on March 15
March 14, 2012
http://www.thereminder.com/localnews/westspringfield/tornadorecoverycen/

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July 1, 2011
http://www.preservationnation.org/magazine/2011/story-of-the-day/massachusetts-recovers-after.html

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6/2/11
MEMA’s Judge said people should stay away from affected areas, if possible, so state and federal crews can continue their search and rescue and cleanup efforts.

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HOW TO HELP -

Dial 211: This call service is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and provides residents with information on community services such as disaster relief, finding shelter and food assistance.

http://hubbub.wbur.org/2011/06/02/massachusetts-tornado-help

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MEDIA FULL COVERAGE -
http://www.masslive.com/
http://www.wbur.org/

MEDIA Articles-
http://www.kktv.com/news/headlines/Tornado_in_Springfield_MA_122981013.html
http://www.wickedlocal.com/hamilton/news/x530603346/HW-dodges-storm-Gov-Patrick-declares-emergency-calls-on-National-Guard-as-tornadoes-rage
http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2011/06/tornado_tears_through_pioneer.html

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DONATION/Drop-off & RESOURCES -
Capstone General Contracting, Inc
http://gccapstone.com/2011/06/02/donations-for-massachusetts-tornado-victims/
MORE at:
https://ccc.haghy.com/shelters/8526

MEALS & DISTRIBUTION -
meals and personal care items -
http://www.springfieldpartnersinc.com/
Salvation Army (mobile food cantee)
https://ccc.haghy.com/shelters/8538

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VOLUNTEERS -
(SEE HOW TO HELP)
Volunteer Reception
Red Cross
https://ccc.haghy.com/shelters/8523
WBUR
https://ccc.haghy.com/shelters/8536

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SHELTERS -
https://ccc.haghy.com/shelters/8521

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ANIMALS -

Craigslist (listing for lost or adopt)
http://westernmass.craigslist.org/pet/
http://westernmass.craigslist.org/pet/2417951464.html
http://westernmass.craigslist.org/laf/

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FACEBOOK -
https://www.facebook.com/gccapstone
https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/I-Survived-The-Massachusetts-Tornadoes/124094861004930

TWITTER -

FOR a list of supporting organizations go to:
https://ccc.haghy.com/items/4855