Fifty-six people were killed February 5 and 6, 2008, after tornados tore through Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee and Kentucky. It was the deadliest U.S. tornado outbreak since the mid-1980’s.

Hurricane-force winds ripped apart homes, overturned trucks and trapped residents of university dorms and a retirement home in debris.

The trail of death stretched across 4 states, with 5 people killed in Alabama, 31 in Tennessee, 7 in Kentucky, and 13 in Arkansas.

In Clinton, Arkansas, Joyce Meyer Ministries is reaching out to offer both help and hope to those affected by the disaster.

Our Response to This Crisis
We are supporting the work of Service International, which has formed a rapid response team to help meet the needs of the community in Clinton.

Since February 8, the Service International team has been clearing debris, cutting down trees in the city and repairing the roof of the Pee Dee Baptist Church.

Pee Dee Baptist Church, established in 1881, is providing lodging and meals for the Service International team.

In the following week, Service International anticipates sending another team of volunteers to the Mountain View area of Arkansas to help survivors clear debris from their streets and homes.

Two Ways You Can Help
First, please pray for God's comfort and relief for all of the families and children affected by this massive tornado outbreak.

And second, if you would like to help us provide supplies for the tornado survivors in Arkansas, as well as other vital mission outreaches, you may donate here.

Thank you so much for your ongoing contributions. Your support helps us continue to deliver desperately needed aid to families and children affected by natural disasters like the tornado outbreak in the southern U.S.