GREENSBORO - Tuesday marked nine days since a powerful EF-2 tornado spun through parts of Greensboro, Guilford County and Rockingham County devastating neighborhoods and displacing some families.
The outpouring of support from people, businesses and organizations who donated time, food and supplies has been a breath of fresh air in an otherwise trying stretch.
Now, the City of Greensboro is asking those who wish to help to give money or volunteer.
In a Facebook post posted on the city's official page Tuesday, Assistant City Manager Chris Wilson says the biggest need is financial help toward repairing homes or finding a new place to live.
“We’ve been humbled by how much love and support you have given. Your kindness to your neighbors has warmed our hearts in this difficult time. People have given so generously, our warehouse space is reaching capacity,” said Wilson. “Right now, we have the supplies we need. Going forward, what people will need most are financial contributions to support finding a new home or home repairs."
Wilson suggests giving to the tornado relief funds set up by the United Way (unitedwaygso.org) or Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro (cfgg.org), or signing up for one of the many volunteer efforts.
If you'd rather volunteer, you can sign up to serve meals, work at the Disaster Relief Centers and other opportunities at the Volunteer Center website, www.volunteergso.org.
If supplies run low, the Interactive Resource Center will post an update on its Facebook page. The IRC (407 East Washington Street) will continue to be the central drop-off point for supplies.
The city also announced it will wave the electrical permit fees linked to restoring power for tornado victims until July 20. Those who already paid the fee can ask for a refund at the city's Development Services Office on W. Washington Street.
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