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Tornado Relief Resources

This page will be updated regularly as more resources are added.

In response to the recent tornado damage affecting our communities, Somerset Community College has compiled a list of local and regional support services. These include shelters, meal services, supply distribution points, on-campus resources, and additional community aid. Whether you need immediate help or are looking for a way to support others, the resources below can help guide you to what you need.

If you need assistance and are unsure where to begin, please contact our main line at (606) 679-8501. Our call center is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and staff will direct your call to the appropriate department.

Shelter

  • First Baptist Church of London
  • Praxel Line Services
  • Lodge at Cumberland Falls
  • Piney Grove Holiness Church
  • Wildcat Harley Davidson
  • Dodge City Campground
  • Victory Life Church
  • Bethel London Multicultural Church
  • Pine Grove Church
  • Help the Homeless Shelter (408 Bogle St.)
    • Food, Wi-Fi, showers, clothing
  • Ferguson Baptist Church (513 Murphy Ave)
    • Showers, washer/dryer, light meal
  • American Red Cross Shelter at New Life Church (222 Murphy Ave)

Meals

  • Piney Grove Holiness Church
  • Lori Wells Marcum, Patriot Realty
  • Star of Bethlehem United Church
  • Happy Express Mart
  • Moody Cows
  • Mercy Chef
    • Hot meals for lunch and dinner at Faith Assembly
  • Faith Assembly Church
    • Meals and supply distribution
  • Ferguson Baptist Church
    • Light meals
  • American Red Cross at New Life Baptist
    • Hot lunch
  • The Creek Church
    • Food and water
  • Oak Hill Baptist Church
    • Food and supplies
  • The Chalet
    • Donated meals for storm victims and emergency workers
  • Living Bread Soup Kitchen (321 S Maple St.)
    • Free meals for responders and those affected (Mon & Tues 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m.)

All Supplies

  • Faith Assembly
  • Hart Baptist
  • First Baptist
  • Victory Life
  • Horizon Health
  • Victory Baptist
  • Redemption Church
  • The Creek Church
    • Food, water, clothing, pillows, blankets
  • Ferguson Baptist Church
  • American Red Cross at New Life Baptist
  • Victory Closet (Victory Behavioral Health)
    • Food, drinks, clothing, household items
  • Oak Hill Baptist Church
  • Gods Food Pantry
  • Gods Helping Hands
  • Somerset Hometown Store
    • Freezer/refrigerator space
  • Somerset Pulaski County Special Response
    • Accepting supply donations (123 Stigall Lane)

Pet resources

  • Gone to the Dogs Boarding
  • Rowdy Dog Retreat
  • Corbin Animal Clinic
  • Forgotten Felines
  • SomerPet (171 Pumphouse Rd)
    • Shelter and giveaways for pets of storm victims

Other Services

Laurel County Health Department has compiled a comprehensive list of local recovery resources, donation and volunteer contacts, mental health resources, and important information.

  • Water/Ice: WD Bryant
  • Tetanus Shots: Walmart Pharmacy
  • Mental Health: Heartstrings
  • Clothing: CatchN Deals
  • Hair Washing: HeadSpa of London
  • Semper Fi Roofing
    • Free tarp service
  • Bach Enterprises
    • Free tarping
  • Tremaine Wooldridge & Ryan Ivey
    • Debris removal equipment
  • Kroger
    • Free cases of water
  • VA Clinic
    • Goodwill vouchers
  • Somerset Chamber of Commerce: (606) 679-7323
  • Pulaski County Situation Table
    • Real-time updates on storm response

Clothing

  • Victory Closet
    • Victory Behavioral Health
  • The Creek Church
  • Gods Helping Hands
  • Gods Food Pantry
  • VA Clinic
    • Goodwill vouchers

Counseling

  • SCC offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for regular full-time employees

Volunteer/Donate

  • To volunteer for cleanup efforts in Somerset or Pulaski County, contact the Office of Emergency Management Volunteer Coordinator at (606) 451-0810.
  • To donate supplies in Somerset, drop off items between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., May 19-23 at:
    • Somerset Pulaski County Special Response / KY Haz-Mat 12 Headquarters
      123 Stigall Lane, Somerset (behind Mellow Mushroom)
    • If no one is available, call Chief Steve Woods at (606) 875-1116.
  • Call the City of London Operations at (606) 231-0518 for volunteer work, donations, and if you are able to deliver items.
  • Register to volunteer at Faith Assembly of God on their FB page.

Giving

If you would like to financially assist with helping our employees and students with some of their immediate needs, below is a link to our giving page.  All funds will be used to assist our employees and students.

Give Now!

In response to the recent tornadoes,  The Somerset Pulaski Chamber of Commerce and Magic Monograms have launched the "606 Strong" t-shirt fundraiser.

100% of the proceeds will go directly to local first responders and Chamber-member businesses impacted by the tornadoes.

The goal is to sell 5,000 shirts and raise $100,000 for those in need.

Let’s come together to support our community. Every shirt sold makes a difference!

Order a "606 Strong" T-Shirt