Arkansas
Arkansas Tornado Relief
July 2023 – December 2023
In 2023, AHAH responded to tornado damage across Arkansas, helping communities recover by removing debris, repairing homes, and supporting families in rebuilding safely.
Disaster Profile
Families Facing Loss and Destruction After Deadly Quad State Tornado
In early December of 2021, the tornado outbreak recognized as the Quad-State Tornado crossed Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, and Missouri in four hours, killing 71 people and causing $4 billion in damages to homes, buildings and crops in its 250-mile path.
Our Response
Supporting Families in Trumann and Leachville With Tornado Shelters and Home Repairs
Our team is working alongside Northeast Arkansas communities, primarily in the towns of Trumann and Leachville, whose homes were heavily impacted by the Quad-State Tornado. We plan to install 40 MightySafe Tornado Shelter Systems, impacting 149 lives. Engineered to exceed all standard requirements for an EF-5 tornado (the most powerful rating on the Enhanced Fujita Scale), families can be fully protected to withstand 250 mph winds and 100,000 pounds of roof load while inside the shelter. The team will also conduct essential repairs on 19 homes, including ripping out moldy drywall, replacing flooring and siding, removing and updating broken doors and windows and felling hazardous trees.
We are partnering with the Long Term Recovery Group (LTRG), the American Red Cross and Legal Aid of Arkansas to host a series of DRR and preparedness trainings. The training supports each community to develop DRR practices and reduce the risks posed by future disasters. This program will be the first in AHAH history to incorporate DRR training into a U.S.-based program.
