To end the year, the Team served in middle Tennessee where 7 tornadoes touched down, one which stayed on the ground for more than an hour. These tornadoes resulted in 84 injuries and 7 fatalities. We were able to partner with the Tennessee Rangers, clearing trees and debris from home sites and helping to clear roads.

The Team arrived in Florida’s Big Bend hours after Hurricane Idalia slammed into one of the most rural and economically challenged areas of the state. A hurricane of this size has not hit this area since the 1800’s which also means some of the trees are huge from years of growth. Roads are blocked everywhere and families need help with clearing trees from their homesites. 

The cleanup has begun in the tight knit community of Moss Point Mississippi where an EF-2 Tornado left many homes and businesses damaged. Thankfully and miraculously there were no fatalities and only a few injuries. 

A widespread and deadly tornado outbreak, described as historic, occurred from March 31 – April 1, 2023. In total there were 226 tornado warnings issued. At certain points of the outbreak, over 20 simultaneous tornado warnings were active. The Team is focusing their efforts on serving in Tennessee and Arkansas. Along the way we are finding some of the most hard working and kindest communities. Each day progress is made, bringing everyone closer to restoring what was lost.

The Team is in Rolling Fork Mississippi clearing roads and jumpstarting what will be a long recovery from one of the most powerful and destructive tornadoes we’ve seen in many years

When 28 different tornadoes touched down in Alabama the team responded to multiple communities including Selma. Alabama is full of hard working communities that truly care about their neighbors in need and it was an honor to join their efforts to clear debris and find personal belongings in the rubble. Some hard work and love goes a long way in helping families get back on their feet.