Washington, Illinois
Central Illinois Relief – Tornado Response
November 2013 – December 2013
AHAH helped residents in Washington, Illinois recover from a destructive tornado by assisting with debris removal and urgent home repairs.
Disaster Profile
Homes Damaged and Families Displaced After EF4 Tornado Strike Central Illinois
November 17, 2013 will be remembered as one of the most tornadic days on record. 55 tornadoes swept across 7 states, with most of the damage occurring in the states of Illinois and Indiana. Within 24 hours of the initial storms, we had an Assessment Team en route.
Our Response
Community and Corporate Volunteers Helping Families in Freezing Conditions
While on the ground, our team decided to focus our Rapid Response on areas in and around Washington, Illinois. For the initial stages of tornado relief, we helped with debris removal, salvaging, and tree work using a local volunteer force over the span two weeks. While working in freezing temperatures, we coordinated over 500 local and corporate volunteers who weren’t afraid of a little cold to help those in need!