It’s been one year since a violent, long-tracked tornado tore across Western Kentucky, producing severe to catastrophic damage in many towns, including Mayfield, Princeton, and Dawson Springs.

Fifty-seven fatalities were confirmed from the tornado, making it Kentucky’s deadliest tornado on record.

Almost immediately, The Salvation Army in the region sprung into action. Emergency Disaster Services responded from Madisonville to Dawson Springs approximately 20 minutes after the tornado moved through.

Over the course of the next 28 days, The Salvation Army served 19,000 meals, water, snacks and provided emotional and spiritual care with survivors.

Since that initial response of providing food and hydration, the Army has stayed in the area, providing long term care to meet any needs that other agencies, such as FEMA, are unable to meet.

To support The Salvation Army’s Disaster Services team, visit HELPSALVATIONARMY.org