United Way extends residential assistance program until May 15 for tornado victims
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Tornado cuts through Sedgwick County and Andover, Kansas
An EF-3 tornado touched down in south-central Kansas on April 29, 2022, leaving damage in its wake, but few injuries. Residents in the Wichita area, Andover and Sedgwick and Butler counties are picking up the pieces.
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Those looking for assistance after an EF-3 tornado swept through part of Sedgwick and Butler counties last month have more time to get it.
United Way of the Plains has extended an assistance program until Sunday, May 15, Mark Stump, director of community services for United Way said.
Help and resources are still being offered at the Andover Community Center, 1008 E. 13th St. Stump says weather caused the extension.
The center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for anyone affected by the April 29 storms, including residents of Andover, Rosalia and Sedgwick County. If you’re unable to make it to the center, you can register by calling 2-1-1.
“The weather really slowed things down last week. People have also been slowed in the process of being able to get their insurance adjuster in, so most folks have been staying home trying to keep an eye on their property and things from the rain ... but we just want to give them the opportunity to reach out to us,” Stump said.
Stump says United Way has helped about 146 families that were affected by the tornado with varied resources. Items that families may receive include water, canned goods, hygienic products, trash bags, gloves and gift cards.
All food and related items will be given to the Andover Community Food Pantry once the assistance program ends. Stump says those items will stay in the Andover community for whoever needs them.
Those wanting to volunteer are able to by signing up in person at the United Methodist Church, 1429 N. Andover Road. Volunteers are needed this Tuesday and Wednesday.
This story was originally published May 9, 2022 at 2:53 PM.
