Resources Available

MEDICAL SERVICES:

Some local doctors have set up mobile clinics in Alberta City, Rosedale and Holt to do clinic work like taking blood pressure, blood sugar levels, etc.; but not for EMS. Tornado survivors with mental health needs can call the Belk Activity Center at 205-562-3200. For a medical needs shelter call 205-331-1770.

DEBRIS REMOVAL:

Local contractors who are willing to provide free debris removal should contact 205-248-5800. Also, Samaritian’s Purse is doing free debris removal and putting tarps on people’s homes. This is being coordinated at First Baptist Church and services are all free. The contact number is 205-345-7554.
If you or a group is providing food, call 211 to help spread the word (get volunteers, etc.) through the United Way.

TIDE LOADS OF HOPE:

Tide Loads of Hope will offer clothes washing services at Bruno's Supermarket beginning Tuesday, May 3.
American Red Cross is at Belk Activity Center and can provide assistance with food and shelter but victims not required to stay there to receive food; Forest Lake Baptist Relief Center providing meals for volunteers; Portable kitchen set up at Rosedale; Impact Nation Church in Alberta (formerly New Testament) is providing clothing, water, flashlights and other items.

Shelters available: Belk Activity Center has availability; Temporary Emergency Services has a shower available; G.G. Harden Center in Brookwood has restrooms to freshen up, no showers.

HOUSING/SHELTERS: 

Contact 2-1-1, United Way’s Information & Referral Service, for information on low cost housing options in West Alabama. ClassiTIDES.com is publishing daily lists of low cost housing, and they will provide updated books at retail establishments and to United Way of West Alabama each Thursday. People who have lost homes can call 1-800-621-3362 to report the loss.

DISABLED TORNADO VICTIMS: 

If you or someone you know is disabled and affected by the tornado, contact Beth Blaylock at 205.292.3167. 

FEMA DISASTER REGISTRATION: 

Contact 1.800.621.3362 to register with FEMA if you suffered storm damage.
Donations are being accepted at the following: United Way of West Alabama (2720 6th Street/Tuscaloosa); Temporary Emergency Services (1705 15th Street); Boy Scouts Black Warrior Council (2700 Jack Warner Pkwy.); Leland Shopping Center (2601 University Blvd.); T-Town PAWS, Metro and the Humane Society need pet supplies which can be dropped off at United Way of West Alabama.
DONATIONS needed: Ready to eat and non-perishable food items, tarps for covering roofs, clothing (especially underwear, socks, and new or VERY gently worn tennis shoes); newborn and baby items including diapers, formula, diaper cream, and baby powder and wipes; clothes hangers, school supplies, sunscreen, wipes, soap, towels, washcloths, hand sanitizer, flash lights, deodorant, and detergent.....

DONATIONS (MONETARY): 

Tax deductible donations can be made to United Way of West Alabama from now through August 31 with 100% of donated money going directly to West Alabama tornado relief efforts by visiting www.uwwa.org/donatenow.html. You can also give to American Red Cross and must specify West Alabama Chapter or The Salvation Army in Tuscaloosa. Tuscaloosa County Spontaneous Volunteer Management Team hosts the Volunteer Reception Center at St. Mathias Episcopal Church, 2310 Skyland Blvd. E. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today through Friday. Sign up and find out about volunteer needs available; some volunteers will be placed immediately. Depending on your skill set, your information may be taken, and you could be contacted once a volunteer need becomes available