This is compiled from the UA Dialog and other resources:
In the coming days, volunteers will be required to have credentials in order to access the affected areas. This will allow volunteer resources to be adequately and efficiently dispersed based on need. To register to volunteer as an individual or for a church or agency, call (205) 248-5045.
The missing persons list can be found here. Go to http://seekandfind.ua.edu/ to report a missing person. To report a missing person or report the whereabouts of a missing person, call (205) 248-4616.
To register storm damage, call FEMA Disaster Registration: (800) 621-3362.
Text "FOOD" to 27722 to donate $10 to West Alabama Food Bank. Your donation stays local.
The missing persons list can be found here. Go to http://seekandfind.ua.edu/ to report a missing person. To report a missing person or report the whereabouts of a missing person, call (205) 248-4616.
To register storm damage, call FEMA Disaster Registration: (800) 621-3362.
Text "FOOD" to 27722 to donate $10 to West Alabama Food Bank. Your donation stays local.
Volunteering
The official Tuscaloosa Volunteer Coordinator is LaDonna Roberts. Call (205) 248-5045 for organized efforts.
To register to volunteer to help storm victims in Alabama call 211 (in-state) or (888) 421-1266 (out-of-state).
To register to volunteer to help storm victims in Alabama call 211 (in-state) or (888) 421-1266 (out-of-state).
Temporary Emergency Services will need volunteers all week. TES is at 15th Street and Queen City, across from Annette Shelby Park. Volunteers are needed to help sort donations. If you have a Truck or SUV, please come to help load and distribute items to those in affected areas.
Individuals wishing to volunteer can report to St. Mathias Episcopal Church on Skyland for instructions on where to volunteer and what volunteer needs are available. The general number for volunteers who want to pitch in on the recovery effort is (205) 561-4169.
One of Tuscaloosa's biggest needs is Spanish translators. Call (205) 248-5045 if you can help.
Compassionate Coalition needs volunteers for debris cleanup, help filling out insurance and FEMA paperwork for elderly, disabled and low-income people. (205) 561-4169 or (205) 349-2797
Need Help?
Samaritian’s Purse is doing free debris removal and putting tarps on people’s homes. This is being coordinated at First Baptist Church and services are all free. The contact number is (205) 345-7554.
Tide Loads For Hope is at University Mall. Storm victims may wash two loads per day per family.
Duracell is at University Mall to charge electronics.
Home Depot is giving away plastic bins for those who need to vacate their homes.
Elderly or disabled tornado victims, contact: Beth Blaylock (205) 292-3167
Dr. Canant on Watermelon Road is treating animals injured in the storm for free.
West Alabama Food Bank, 3160 McFarland Blvd., Northport, has comfort care kits available for pick-up and is accepting them for donation.
Medical Professionals
Nurses are needed in Alberta City. Please go to Leland Lanes.
Individuals wishing to volunteer can report to St. Mathias Episcopal Church on Skyland for instructions on where to volunteer and what volunteer needs are available. The general number for volunteers who want to pitch in on the recovery effort is (205) 561-4169.
One of Tuscaloosa's biggest needs is Spanish translators. Call (205) 248-5045 if you can help.
Compassionate Coalition needs volunteers for debris cleanup, help filling out insurance and FEMA paperwork for elderly, disabled and low-income people. (205) 561-4169 or (205) 349-2797
Need Help?
Samaritian’s Purse is doing free debris removal and putting tarps on people’s homes. This is being coordinated at First Baptist Church and services are all free. The contact number is (205) 345-7554.
Tide Loads For Hope is at University Mall. Storm victims may wash two loads per day per family.
Duracell is at University Mall to charge electronics.
Home Depot is giving away plastic bins for those who need to vacate their homes.
Elderly or disabled tornado victims, contact: Beth Blaylock (205) 292-3167
Dr. Canant on Watermelon Road is treating animals injured in the storm for free.
West Alabama Food Bank, 3160 McFarland Blvd., Northport, has comfort care kits available for pick-up and is accepting them for donation.
Medical Professionals
Nurses are needed in Alberta City. Please go to Leland Lanes.
If you are a medical professional, please contact DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa or go there with your license to offer assistance (205) 759-7111.
Licensed Mental Health practitioners can call Valerie Cole at the national Red Cross office, or email at ColeVa@usa.redcross.org, or (202) 303-8621. She will make connections and assignments directly. She is dealing with national scope, so be sure to tell her you are in Tuscaloosa or Birmingham.
Licensed Mental Health practitioners can call Valerie Cole at the national Red Cross office, or email at ColeVa@usa.redcross.org, or (202) 303-8621. She will make connections and assignments directly. She is dealing with national scope, so be sure to tell her you are in Tuscaloosa or Birmingham.
Shelter Needs
St. Mark United Methodist Church, 1421 McFarland Blvd., Northport, (205) 339-5990
Needs: nonperishable food, clothes, volunteers with medical experience.
Red Cross, Belk Activity Center, Bowers Park
Needs: clothes, towels, washcloths and socks.
Ramada Tuscaloosa, 631 Skyland Blvd., (205) 759-4431
Needs: water, diapers, wipes, clothes, blankets, towels, non-perishable items.
Animals
Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter needs pet food, newspaper, blankets, towels, cat litter and volunteers. Take Joe Malisham Parkway to Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, which crosses 35th street.
The Humane Society needs leashes, pet food and foster homes. Call (205) 339-3331 for more info or go to 3201 Main Ave. in Northport.
St. Mark United Methodist Church, 1421 McFarland Blvd., Northport, (205) 339-5990
Needs: nonperishable food, clothes, volunteers with medical experience.
Red Cross, Belk Activity Center, Bowers Park
Needs: clothes, towels, washcloths and socks.
Ramada Tuscaloosa, 631 Skyland Blvd., (205) 759-4431
Needs: water, diapers, wipes, clothes, blankets, towels, non-perishable items.
Other Donation Needs
United Way of West Alabama, 2720 Sixth St. No. 100, between Lurleen Wallace Boulevard and Capitol Park (205) 345-6640
Accepting: nonperishable food items, all clothes, tarps (blue or black), ladies’ hygiene products (to be distributed by the Red Cross), donations by credit card at www.uwwa.org (100% stays local).
West Alabama Food Bank, 3160 McFarland Blvd., Northport
Accepting: comfort care kits. Text "FOOD" to 27722 to donate $10 to West Alabama Food Bank.
West Alabama Chamber Foundation Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce, is accepting tax-deductible donations. Checks can be written to Tuscaloosa Disaster Relief Fund and sent to P.O. Box 020410, Tuscaloosa, AL 35402. Call (205) 758-7588 for more information.
FoodPARA, Snow Hinton Park, corner of McFarland and Hargrove
Accepting: ready to serve food
American Red Cross numbers for help or donations (205) 827-2681, (205) 827-3113, (205) 619-7181. All money stays local.
Imagination Station Child Development Center, 400 McFarland Blvd behind the Northport Diner, (205) 886-5611
Accepting: backpacks, folders, crayons, paper, girls and boys socks and underwear.
United Way of West Alabama, 2720 Sixth St. No. 100, between Lurleen Wallace Boulevard and Capitol Park (205) 345-6640
Accepting: nonperishable food items, all clothes, tarps (blue or black), ladies’ hygiene products (to be distributed by the Red Cross), donations by credit card at www.uwwa.org (100% stays local).
West Alabama Food Bank, 3160 McFarland Blvd., Northport
Accepting: comfort care kits. Text "FOOD" to 27722 to donate $10 to West Alabama Food Bank.
West Alabama Chamber Foundation Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce, is accepting tax-deductible donations. Checks can be written to Tuscaloosa Disaster Relief Fund and sent to P.O. Box 020410, Tuscaloosa, AL 35402. Call (205) 758-7588 for more information.
FoodPARA, Snow Hinton Park, corner of McFarland and Hargrove
Accepting: ready to serve food
American Red Cross numbers for help or donations (205) 827-2681, (205) 827-3113, (205) 619-7181. All money stays local.
Imagination Station Child Development Center, 400 McFarland Blvd behind the Northport Diner, (205) 886-5611
Accepting: backpacks, folders, crayons, paper, girls and boys socks and underwear.
Victory Christian Academy, Columbus, MS
Accepting: bottled water, toiletries, diapers of all sizes, hand santizer, pillows, blankets, baby food, baby formula, baby bottles, Tylenol (children and adult), and cash (make sure you tell the office it's for tornado victims).
Accepting: bottled water, toiletries, diapers of all sizes, hand santizer, pillows, blankets, baby food, baby formula, baby bottles, Tylenol (children and adult), and cash (make sure you tell the office it's for tornado victims).
Image Makers, 2518 University Blvd. (205) 366-1986. Official dropoff station for United Way.
Accepting: personal items, snacks, pillows, bottled water, blankets, nonperishable foods.
Valley View Baptist Church, 8820 Alabama Highway 69 S., (205)752-0977
Accepting: clothes, cash to be distributed by State Baptist Disaster Relief.
Accepting: personal items, snacks, pillows, bottled water, blankets, nonperishable foods.
Valley View Baptist Church, 8820 Alabama Highway 69 S., (205)752-0977
Accepting: clothes, cash to be distributed by State Baptist Disaster Relief.
Alabama Baptist Convention Disaster Relief Agency, www.alsbom.org/feature5
Accepting: Money for local relief and rebuilding churches.
Accepting: Money for local relief and rebuilding churches.
Capstone Church, 1907 University Blvd., (205) 366-1581
Accepting: nonperishable foods, water, diapers, baby food.
Tuscaloosa Academy, 420 Rice Valley Rd. N.Accepting: nonperishable foods, water, diapers, baby food.
Accepting: clothing.
Mellow Mushroom
Accepting: non-perishable food items, bottled water and hygiene products for tornado victims.
Mellow Mushroom
Accepting: non-perishable food items, bottled water and hygiene products for tornado victims.
Tuscaloosa Flower Shoppe, 2208 University Blvd, (205) 758-3065.
Accepting: water, canned goods, diapers, children's clothing, etc. Drop off between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
TourismCARES, 1305 Greensboro Avenue
Accepting: canned goods, money, clothes, etc. They are working with the local Red Cross and United Way.
Accepting: water, canned goods, diapers, children's clothing, etc. Drop off between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
TourismCARES, 1305 Greensboro Avenue
Accepting: canned goods, money, clothes, etc. They are working with the local Red Cross and United Way.
Animals
Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter needs pet food, newspaper, blankets, towels, cat litter and volunteers. Take Joe Malisham Parkway to Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, which crosses 35th street.
The Humane Society needs leashes, pet food and foster homes. Call (205) 339-3331 for more info or go to 3201 Main Ave. in Northport.
Childcare for Volunteers
Calvary Baptist has provided emergency childcare for volunteer workers and also people in desperate need. Check with them if you need childcare. If you bring an infant, please bring formula, diapers, and wipes. Food for all other ages is provided.
Blood Donations
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers will be collecting blood at NorthRidge Fitness Monday - Friday from 10:00am - 6:00pm. Donors must be at least 16 years old (16-year-olds must have parental consent), weigh 110 lbs, and show a photo I.D. For questions or more information, call (205) 943-6000.
Calvary Baptist has provided emergency childcare for volunteer workers and also people in desperate need. Check with them if you need childcare. If you bring an infant, please bring formula, diapers, and wipes. Food for all other ages is provided.
Blood Donations
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers will be collecting blood at NorthRidge Fitness Monday - Friday from 10:00am - 6:00pm. Donors must be at least 16 years old (16-year-olds must have parental consent), weigh 110 lbs, and show a photo I.D. For questions or more information, call (205) 943-6000.
University-Related
UA interim, summer and fall classes will begin as scheduled. All summer youth programs will begin as scheduled. Out-of-state students in need of housing call (205) 345-7559.
Businesses
The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama is setting up multiple emergency business assistance centers in Tuscaloosa for businesses that have been displaced or have issues stemming from the storm. Businesses should call Stacey Gann with the chamber at (205) 758-7588 for a needs assessment and placement. The centers include free phone and internet service, computer usage and basic office essentials.Businesses in need of warehouse or storage space should call the Tuscaloosa County Industrial Development Authority at (205) 349-1414.
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