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Volunteers Groups coming to assist with home repairs: Watermark Mission Group will be in Greenfield Sept. 22th through October 5th. 

Adair & Guthrie County Emergency Management Agency has been coordinating with several non-profit volunteer groups and organizations over the last several months. One group in particular will be coming Sept. 22nd to spend two weeks in Greenfield assisting homeowners with much needed repairs to their homes following the tornado. The Watermark Mission Group provides free labor to do the repairs and the only cost to the homeowners is the cost of materials. Please make sure to have the materials needed prior to them arriving at your residence. If you are interested in having the group come to your house to do repairs, please call or text EMA Coordinator Jeremy Cooper at 641-431-1358 and see if you can be added to the list. The group does not have the staff available to do roof repairs on this trip this time but are able to do almost anything else you would need done. 

GREENFIELD STRONG: RISING AFTER THE STORM - A COMMUNITY MEETING

The city of Greenfield is held an informative community meeting on Sept. 15th at 6:30pm in the Nodaway Valley High School Auditorium with Guest Speaker Chris Luhring, City Administrator for Parkersberg, Iowa. Parkerburg suffered a devastating EF-5 Tornado on May 25, 2008 and Chris was the Police Chief at the time of the tornado, listen to his story, insights and their road to recovery. There will be a Free Community Supper from 5:30pm to 6:30pm.
To watch the live stream of the event and get more resource information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/GreenfieldChamberMainStreet. 

FEMA Disaster Assistance:

If you think you've been denied assistance, contact FEMA to be sure they have your correct information.

What to have before contacting FEMA:
(If you don't have all of these items, FEMA can still help)

• Address with ZIP code
• Condition of your damaged home
• Basic list of your property damage, losses and needs
• Insurance policy information, including the policy number
• Social Security number of one member of the household
• Phone number where you can be contacted
• An email address or physical address where you can get mail
• Bank account information for direct deposit of funds

You can apply online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, download the FEMA app or call 800-621-FEMA (3362).

CITY OF GREENFIELD

Greenfield residents displaced by the May 21 tornado can obtain a Tornado Impacted Victim Compliance Permit allowing for temporary housing for two years for trailers, campers, RVs, etc. To get a permit, please visit city hall during regular business hours.

The Greenfield City Council voted unanimously to support this new permit and process at its June 11th regular meeting.

Need clothing, supplies, household items, food?

• Hygiene items are available at The Gathering Place from 5-6 p.m. Thursdays. 
   
• Clothing, towels and bedding are available next to NV Nutrition at 176 Public Square from 4-6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. 

*Please note: This schedule and locations are subject to change.

Additional Updates

• Emergency crews are no longer picking up and disposing of storm debris and demolition material from the right-of-way. Debris staging sites have been cleaned up and permanetly closed, debris or building materials can no longer be taken to debris staging sites.  If you need help with debris removal, please contact the EOC (Emergency Operations Center) at 913-961-4717. 
   
• Follow these steps for housing demolition: 
  • Contact your insurance company.
  • Conntact the Emergency Operations Center at 913-961-4717 to update the EMA Coordinator.
  • Use a city-approved licensed contractor.
  • Contact Greenfield Municipal Utilities at 844-580-0810, Option 2. 
  • If your home’s foundation is being removed, call 844-580-0810 to have sewers inspected. 

Donations

Monetary

Monetary donations can be dropped off at all branches of Union State Bank and First National Bank. You can also make an online donation through the Greater Greenfield Community Foundation's website and add a note indicating your donation is for Tornado Recovery. 

Make an Online Donation  Donation Information

Physical

We are no longer accepting physical donations. We are overwhelmed and deeply grateful for the incredible generosity of our community and beyond. Due to the sheer volume of donations received to support those impacted by the tornado, we have exceeded the capacity of our current storage facilities.

Severe Weather Storm Shelter

• In the event of severe weather, the storm shelter is at City Hall. 
• Enter through the alley door on the southwest corner of the building.

Volunteer

• All volunteers should check in at 801 NE 6th Street on the northern edge of Greenfield. Please be prepared to show a valid ID. 
• Larger groups can call 913-961-4717 ahead of time.