The Austin Disaster Relief Network has launched the Central Texas Tornadoes Relief Fund to help residents impacted by the outbreak of tornadoes this week. As storms moved through the Greater Austin area, several twisters touched down destroying homes and other structures across Williamson County, Bastrop County, and other communities. The damage assessment has just begun, and ADRN’s support fund has been launched to support short-term emergency needs as well as the long-term rebuilding effort that lies ahead.
“We can already see that dozens of homes have been ripped all the way to their foundations,” said ADRN Executive Director Daniel Geraci. “Central Texas residents will need support from the entire community today, tomorrow, and for many weeks to come. Our neighbors need help with everything from cleaning up debris, replacing lost and damaged clothes and furniture, and rebuilding the structure of their homes. All of that takes resources, and we’re asking the Greater Austin community to support the Central Texas Tornadoes Relief Fund and help these families in their moment of crisis.”
Donations to the Central Texas Tornadoes Relief Fund can be made online at donate.adrn.org/ctxtornadoes.
Central Texas residents impacted by tornadoes and who need assistance can call the ADRN Disaster Survivor Hotline at 512-806-0800.
You can stay up-to-date on ADRN’s response to the Central Texas Tornadoes at adrn.org/ctxtornadoes.
