MS Economic Council Tornado Relief Resource Page

The Mississippi Economic Council has developed a Tornado Relief Resource page to provide information on ways to assist in the aftermath of the deadly tornado outbreak this weekend.

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By MEC ● Mar 27, 2023
The Mississippi Economic Council has developed a Tornado Relief Resource page to provide information on ways to assist in the aftermath of the deadly tornado outbreak this weekend.
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Tornado Relief ResourcesHouse after tornadoWhat you need to know:
Volunteer Mississippi is asking private citizens not to self-deploy. They will work to match unaffiliated volunteers with affiliated groups on the ground when the time is right.

Items needed the most:
Bottled water
Canned goods
Paper products
Pet food
Diapers and wipes
Manual can openers
Baby formula
Personal hygiene items
Pet carriers
Laundry detergent
Cleaning supplies

Go deeper: A list of donation sites is provided Here
Ways to help financially In addition to the traditional ways to assist through the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army, several groups are establishing funds to help those impacted by the tornadoes.

Why it matters: MEC will post information on ways to help as groups provide information and work to ensure these groups are providing resources to those who need them the most. Continue to check the Tornado Relief Resources page for more information.
U.S. Chamber Provides Help Desk for Businesses Impacted By StormPhone on a black desk.The Disaster Help Desk provides one-on-one expert assistance to small business owners before, during, and after a disaster strikes. The U.S. Chamber team can help answer any questions you might have.The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Disaster Help Desk number is 888-MY-BIZ-HELP (or 888-692-4943).LEARN MORE
Continuous Updates: MEC will update the Tornado Relief Resources page as additional information is provided. If you want to include any information, please email Scott Waller at swaller@msmec.com.