Central United States Tornado Response
Samaritan’s Purse is responding in Laurel County, Kentucky and St. Louis, Missouri after several, deadly EF3 tornadoes struck on Friday, May 16, causing extensive structural damage and loss of life in both states. Volunteers are now on the ground and working alongside Samaritan’s Purse in both states to help with the clean-up and provide emotional support for the community members who lost everything.
Press Releases
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May 18, 2025 Samaritan’s Purse Deploys to Help Families After Deadly Tornadoes Rip Through Central U.S.
Samaritan’s Purse has deployed disaster response teams to Laurel County, Kentucky, and St. Louis, Missouri, after a powerful storm system unleashed deadly tornadoes across the central United States Friday night.
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Kentucky Tornadoes Volunteers
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