Our thoughts and prayers are with our Hopkins County residents, the business community, first responders, and our brothers and sisters throughout western Kentucky. If you, your business, family or friends need assistance, please let us know.

So many generous Chamber Members and Community Members have heeded the call to help. Below is the list collected thus far; however, we know the list will continue to grow and evolve. Please check our social media channels for updates.

Monetary donations:

• The Governor's Office's Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund, announced at Saturday's press conference in Mayfield. More details to come.
• The Salvation Army 100% disaster donations support disaster relief http://give.helpsalvationarmy.org
• First Christian Church, Madisonville, Ky has a special offering that will go to assist families this holiday season http://madisonvilledisciples.org/about-us/online-giving/

Housing/Shelter/Shower:

• Sara Morton Spencer is helping identify available rentals.
• Madisonville First United Methodist Church is open for food, showers, shelter
• Hopkins County Family YMCA is open for showers and phone charging.

Missing Loved Ones:

• Dawson Springs High School has set up a triage to help those injured; they're also keeping a running list of anyone that has checked in.
• Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville has a hotline if you are looking for a missing a loved one. Please call 270.825.5024

After speaking with first responders, this is what they immediately need:
*Flash Lights
*Head Lamps
*Batteries
*Work/Ultility Gloves
*Water

For those affected:
*Blankets & Pillows (Most requested need)
*New Socks and Undergarments
*Coats
*Warm clothes
*Shoes
*Toiletry Items

Donation and Help sites:

• UPS (Industrial Drive)
• Clark's True Value Madisonville KY
• Lakeshore Country Club
• Stellar Dance Studio - Downtown Madisonville
• The Gift Horse: collecting supplies until 2pm today and any day next week. Toiletries, coats, blankets, and basic necessities.
• Swaggy P's Country Market and Swaggy P’s Kitchen & Coffee Bar: Bottled water, granola bars, baby wipes and diapers, formula, any toiletries would also be greatly appreciated.
• West Broadway Elementary School collecting clothing and hygiene items. All clothing preferred new. Drop off 1-4 pm today (12/11)
• Little Southern Guy and Gal Boutique (1215 Nebo Road, Madisonville) accepting donations from 9a-2p today (12/11)
• Falcon Creek Boutique drop off blankets at until 3pm (12/11/21)
• Apex Cleaning Services in Dawson Springs is accepting snacks/drinks as they have opened their doors as a site to feed volunteers/first responders
• Dave's Sticky Pig -First responders and utility workers receive a FREE COMBO MEAL
• Big City Market & Coffee Bar - If you are displaced or a first responder food, drink, and a place to sit provided.