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Emergency/Disaster Preparedness and Response Program
Helping those affected by the 2012 Spring Tornados
Catholic Charities in the Des Moines Diocese is working to respond to the needs of those affected by the
devastating tornados in central and southwest Iowa:
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Damage Assessments - Includes calls and damage surveys to parishes and on-site visits to hard hit areas.
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Mental health counseling is available at no cost for the victims of the tornado through Catholic Charities Center for Life Counseling offices in Des Moines and Council Bluff. Call 515-237-5045 for Des Moines and 712-328-3096 in Council Bluffs.
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Communication to Catholic Charities Disaster Response Volunteers on current volunteer needs in Creston. Many of the people affected by the tornados were those living in apartment, condos and townhomes. Many were without insurance and will need assistance getting back on their feet.
How you can help:
Organize a Personal Care Item & Twin Bedding Collection. Catholic Charities can help pick up collections of items and will deliever them to Creston for distribution to people in need. Click here for a PDF flyer to use for a collection in your parish, neighborhood or group.
Make a donation to help victims of the tornado:
Online
By Mail:
Catholic Charities
Tornado Relief
601 Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50309
By phone at 515-237-5078
About Disaster Response
In the event of a local, regional, or national disaster, the Emergency/Disaster Response Program mobilizes the agency's services and resources and works in partnership with parishes to respond at the local level. The agency's efforts are also coordinated with those of other service providers in the government, not-for-profit, and health care sectors. This program may additionally provide assistance with, and information for, long term relief, such as support services and financial assistance.
Contact: Trish Radke
Public Relations & Fundraising Event Coordinator
515-237-5078
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