Well-trained American Red Cross client caseworkers are meeting with residents who have been affected by the tornadoes that touched down earlier this week to create individual recovery plans.

The Red Cross is also participating in the  Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) that has been established at Wisner-Pilger High School.  The MARC provides an easy, one-stop shop atmosphere where affected families are able to visit with multiple agencies to receive a combination of services.

“Affected families are welcome to come in to see Red Cross trained volunteers at the following 3 locations: Wisner-Pilger High School, Red Cross office in Wayne and Red Cross office in Norfolk,” said Jill Orton, Region Disaster Officer. “Red Cross workers continue to evaluate damage, giving out snacks and hydration while meeting with homeowners to their specific recovery needs needs in the areas of Wakefield and Coleridge.”

Five emergency response vehicles are in these hard hit communities and have delivered nearly 10,000 meals, snacks and waters. Since the tornadoes passed, more than 100 well-trained Red Cross disaster workers have been hard at work distributing hydration, snacks, work gloves, trash bags, rakes, giving comfort and hope to all.

The emergency shelter in Pilger will remain open and will serve as a place for residents and workers to gather a safe place to stay, a meal, minor first aid, and a shoulder to lean on should they need it.