Success StoryTornado Relief Efforts!



Tornado Relief Efforts!

Author: Beau Neal

Planning Unit: Woodford County CES

Major Program: Tornado Response and Recovery

Plan of Work: Build Engaged and Empowered Communities

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome



The severe damage caused by the December 2021 tornadoes affected many folks in Western Kentucky. Devastating winds destroyed homes, schools, business and scattered debris throughout the affected area and beyond. A group of ANR agents and volunteers from the central region traveled to Muhlenberg County, under the direction of ANR Agent Darrell Simpson and coordinated by Fayette County ANR Agent Beau Neal, to aid in the beginning stages of clean up. Our efforts began at a farm used for hay production that was littered with tree limbs and debris. We walked the fields to remove any unwanted items and stop further suppression to forage growth and prevent equipment from being damaged when harvesting in the spring. The next location was a grain operation in which the same process was conducted. The task of removing debris was just a small start to the recovery and repair process for these farms, but the owners were very appreciative of our help and we were glad to help while spending quality time together.

The agents involved included Beau Neal - Fayette County ANR, Jessica Barnes - Harrison County ANR, Lindsay Arthur - Bourbon County ANR, Jason Vaughn - Lincoln County ANR, Steve Musen - Jessamine County ANR, Keenan Bishop - Franklin County ANR, Alex Butler - Anderson County ANR, Linda McClanahan - Mercer ANR






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