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The NWS office in Tulsa has now confirmed that in fact a tornado did touchdown early Wednesday morning in the Johnson/Springdale area. They found damage in the EF-3 category after surveying damage from the George Elementary School and the Nilfisk plant just off Robinson in Springdale, near the airport. This EF-3 tornado had winds around 111-145mph.
If you were impacted by the tornado and are in need of assistance, there are several businesses and locations that are ready to help you!
- Jose’s Bar and Grill is offering a free hot meal to those displaced.
- The Treehouse Pantry has free food bags available until 4 today.
- Affected families can call the Springdale Public Schools helpline to talk to a counselor or social worker
- The Jones Center is offering food and collecting supplies. They’re in need of Tolietries, clothing, no pershisable food, trash bags, crates and water
- Pizzeria Ruby is offering free meals
- Cross Church's Compassion Center and Feed the 479 at 315 W. Sunset Ave. is open for people who need food or clothing. The phone number there is 479-717-5662.
- First United Methodist Church at 206 W. Johnson Ave. and its Bread of Life Mission is helping people. Call 479-751-4610 or email wbohn@firstchurchspringdale.org for information. The church will host a Community Supper Wednesday night from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
If you would like to help those in need or would like to volunteer to help with the cleanup in your area:
Springdale PD and the Red Cross are mobilizing volunteers at Southwest Jr. High