Wheaton clean-up efforts continue
May 8, 2019
Charlea Estes-Jones
When tragedy strikes, Barry County citizens have a long history of stepping in and helping out. Since a devastating tornado hit Wheaton and the surrounding area last week, people came together to help out and make sure those affected have everything they need. Wheaton Police Chief Clint Danforth said the town finally shut down their command post Tuesday, May 7, now that most of the immediate issues have been resolved.
Danforth said people from all over helped out to get things under control. Danforth said, “We are a big family here and in the time of need we all step up and do what we need to do.”
Efforts in Wheaton focused around clean up, food, water and anything else people might need. Danforth estimates they’ve helped between 15 and 20 families up to this point. He said, “We’ve been offering help for clean up and any type of assistance. We have food and water. We were just offering anything that we could provide. We’ve been getting a lot of people volunteering from even Arkansas, Lawrence County and McDonald County. We’ve had a really good response from all over the area.”
Multiple law enforcement and fire departments from across Barry County provided mutual aid in the initial clean up and getting roads reopened.
Danforth said, “The Wheaton community comes together to help every time there is a need.”
Danforth said people are still needed to aid in the clean up process, especially metal clean up. He said, “We’re still in need of volunteers to help clean up metal. Homeowners are having trouble doing that themselves.”
To help, contact Danforth at (417) 693-3145.
If you want to donate to help those affected by tornado damage, there is a fund set up at the local US Bank branch. Any US Bank branch can accept a donation made as long as you designate it is for the Wheaton tornado relief.
Danforth added, “We are really appreciative of the community for how they stepped up and helped. It was heartfelt for sure.”
Charlea Estes-Jones
When tragedy strikes, Barry County citizens have a long history of stepping in and helping out. Since a devastating tornado hit Wheaton and the surrounding area last week, people came together to help out and make sure those affected have everything they need. Wheaton Police Chief Clint Danforth said the town finally shut down their command post Tuesday, May 7, now that most of the immediate issues have been resolved.
Danforth said people from all over helped out to get things under control. Danforth said, “We are a big family here and in the time of need we all step up and do what we need to do.”
Efforts in Wheaton focused around clean up, food, water and anything else people might need. Danforth estimates they’ve helped between 15 and 20 families up to this point. He said, “We’ve been offering help for clean up and any type of assistance. We have food and water. We were just offering anything that we could provide. We’ve been getting a lot of people volunteering from even Arkansas, Lawrence County and McDonald County. We’ve had a really good response from all over the area.”
Multiple law enforcement and fire departments from across Barry County provided mutual aid in the initial clean up and getting roads reopened.
Danforth said, “The Wheaton community comes together to help every time there is a need.”
Danforth said people are still needed to aid in the clean up process, especially metal clean up. He said, “We’re still in need of volunteers to help clean up metal. Homeowners are having trouble doing that themselves.”
To help, contact Danforth at (417) 693-3145.
If you want to donate to help those affected by tornado damage, there is a fund set up at the local US Bank branch. Any US Bank branch can accept a donation made as long as you designate it is for the Wheaton tornado relief.
Danforth added, “We are really appreciative of the community for how they stepped up and helped. It was heartfelt for sure.”