We welcomed 11 men this week who brought lots of energy and kept the cooks busy! Several jobs were completed. Mr. George’s house is competed with 3 new ceilings, and he is very happy to have his living space back again. His sister, Jennifer,...
Disaster Date:03/24/2023
Amory, MS
Tornadoes
What Happened
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Tornadoes. March 24, 2023, when a devastating tornado tore through Amory, Mississippi, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Over 1,500 homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed, and countless lives were shattered.
What MDS Is Doing
MDS work will focus on repair work consisting of roofing, ceiling repair, window replacement and flooring.
Location
Amory is a city in Monroe County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 6,666 at the 2020 census, down from 7,316 in 2010. Located in the northeastern part of the state near the Alabama border, it was founded in 1887 as a railroad town by the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham Railroad
Weekly Reports
This week, our group of 10 men and 3 women were organized by a leader that gets a group together every year to serve with MDS. We were thankful for their familiarity with our routine. Mr. George is anxious for his house to be completed. The crew...
We begin as a new group of long-term volunteers and are learning to know each other and are finding our way in our varied roles. Joetta Schlabach, Grand Marais, MI; Cindy and Dan Steiner, Goshen, IN; Naomi and Joe Byler, Salisbury, PA; Leo and Mim...
