And my 83-year old neighbor died yesterday. Reaching out with help and hope Mulhall is one of many Oklahoma towns that were damaged or destroyed three weeks ago by what is described as the worst tornado in U.S. history. It is estimated the wind velocity reached 318 miles per hour. Damage assessment continues as the local recovery operation is being set up. Initial financial assistance has been distributed.
Counselors are on disaster sites speaking with the survivors.
Children's resources, food items, and basic needs for survival have been distributed. Local volunteers are being coordinated with Mennonite efforts for clean up and repairs. Orphan Grain Train will provide a mobile office for Mulhall and an LDR staff person will be deployed there. A tree, once covered with green leaves, now stands bare as a reminder to the devastation. Pray God's presence and strength for all those in Oklahoma and Kansas who have lost their houses, neighbors, communities - and for all who are responding in Christian love.