Now that the sun is up, crews are assessing the damage after Monday night storms hit the area.
American Red Cross Northwest Missouri Executive Director Angie Springs said they are in evaluation mode.
“The first and foremost thing that we’re going to be doing is circling around the impacted areas, handing out supplies as people start to clean up and clean out and evaluate the damage,” Springs said. “So that’s our goal today (Tuesday) is to take a look at what areas are impacted,what are the needs of those people that have been impacted by the storm and what supplies can we give them to help make this clean up process a little easier.”
Springs said, so far, they have been hearing of home damage especially in Clinton County where potentially 25 to 50 homes were impacted mainly in the southwest part of the county.
Springs said the Red Cross is making its first stop in Clinton County to assess damage and people can help by staying out of impacted areas so emergency personnel can begin cleaning up.
“This is the reason why the American Red Cross raises funds. Right now we’re in the middle of our Heroes Campaign and this is what your money goes to help support,” Springs said. “One of the best ways to help… is by making a financial contribution to the American Red Cross so we continue doing the good work that we do right here. You never know when it’ll be in your backyard.”