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How to help those impacted by severe storms, tornadoes

By WHIO Staff

Sky 7 drone shows devastation in Logan County (Eric Higgenbotham)

By WHIO Staff

MIAMI VALLEY — As images and information on the devastating storms, including tornadoes, continue to come in, many people may be looking for ways to help those impacted.

>> PHOTOS: Severe storms, radar-confirmed tornadoes move through Miami Valley

Here are some ways to donate:

Indian Lake Tornado Relief Fund

The United Way of Logan County has launched the Indian Lake Tornado Relief Fund to help meet the immediate and long-term needs of the families in Logan County impacted by the storms.

You can visit www.uwlogan.org to donate. 100 percent of your donation will go to the fund to help the community recover.

>> RELATED: 3 confirmed dead, multiple serious injuries from Thursday night’s storms in Logan County

>> PREVIOUS COVERAGE: EF-1 tornado confirmed in Mercer County, NWS says

Bethel Township Fire Association Donation Collection

The Bethel Township Fire Association is coming together to take necessary items to help families impacted by the storm. Donations can be dropped off at the Bethel Township Fire Department at 3333 Lake Road in Medway from now until Sunday, March 17 at noon.

They’ll accept:

  • Water
  • Gatorade
  • Paper Products ie: Paper Towels, Napkins, Toilet Paper
  • Baby Products: Diapers (all sizes), Baby wipes
  • Hygiene Products – any size, including Travel size ie: toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, soap, and unopened feminine hygiene products.
  • Laundry Detergent
  • Coolers
  • Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, vegetables and a can opener
  • Protein or fruit bars
  • Dry cereal or granola
  • Peanut butter
  • Dried fruit
  • Canned juices
  • High-energy foods
  • Food for infants

Pet Food Donations for Randolph County

The Montgomery County Animal Resource Center is collecting donations of dog and cat food, dry or wet, for the the Winchester/Randolph County Animal Shelter. Donations can be dropped off at the animal shelter at 6790 Webster Street in Dayton on Saturday, March 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the week.

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