How the Red Cross Responds After a Tornado

Tornadoes strike quickly, leaving communities around the country devastated in their wake. In the aftermath of a severe storm or tornado, the American Red Cross provides many relief services, including:

• Shelter and feed residents

• Distribute clean-up supplies such as shovels, rakes, tarps, and work gloves

• Conduct damage assessment of homes impacted by storms

• Provide mental health support, including counseling for families impacted by storms and tips on self-care and how to cope with the aftermath

• Connect loved ones separated after a storm via services like Safe and Well