Help for Georgia Tornado Victims
Resources for victims, volunteers, & donors in and around Coweta County
Thousands of people across the Deep South were recently reminded that life as we know it is a fragile thing. On Friday, March 26th, in the wee hours of the morning, west-central Georgia was hit by a devastating EF4 tornado with 170mph winds. This came on the heels of a deadly tornado outbreak from the same storm system that carved a 100+ mile path across Alabama the day before.
Many towns and cities have suffered severe losses between the two states. Newnan, Georgia was one of the hardest hit areas, and days after the storm, hundreds of people are still in need of critical help.
#NewnanStrong has become the hashtag of choice — and it’s appropriate, as the strength shown throughout this town is nothing short of extraordinary.
The following information is intended to connect those affected, as well as volunteers and donors, with helpful resources:
Newnan Tornado Recovery Support : The Administrators of this Facebook Group are working with Coweta County Emergency Management Agency and are gathering and sorting information to connect victims & volunteers with the appropriate resources. Connect with them for the latest updates.
CITIZENS IN NEED
For those who have suffered losses from the storm, and are in need of immediate help:
- Red Cross Shelter Assistance: 855–891–7325
- Red Cross General Assistance: 800–733–2767
- Coweta County Emergency Management Agency: 910–632–3309
- Crisis Cleanup Hotline: 470–226–3992
Coweta County Fairgrounds: School buses will transport citizens in need of resources to the Fairgrounds from the following locations at the top of every hour from 9 a.m. — 3 p.m. If you cannot get to one of these locations or need assistance, please call 678–340–0790.
- Ruth Hill Elementary — 57 Sunset Ln
- Central Education Center — 160 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
- Newnan High School — on Armory Road
- Newnan Chapel United Methodist — 72 Robinson St
- Heatherwood Baptist Church — 721 Shenandoah Blvd
- Smokey Road Middle School — 965 Smokey Rd
The mobile shower and laundry service is moving from the Fairgrounds to Smokey Road Middle School located at 965 Smokey Road.
Zion Hill Baptist Church has food, water, diapers, toiletries, etc. available. (Many local churches are providing supplies, food, other basic necessities, and other forms of help. Check with your neighborhood churches.)
Samaritan’s Purse w/ First Baptist Church — free service for homeowners with little or no insurance. Chain saw work, debris removal, roof tarping, personal property salvaging, etc. Please call 470–241–9679
Crossroads Food Pantry: Fresh food and supplies, delivery available. Call for assistance 770–254–0291
Fuego Mar: Free meals available to tornado victims. Also help paying for somewhere to stay if you lost your home. Please call: 706-461-3399
Church of Christ Disaster Relief: Food, clothing, baby items, tools and supplies — 390 Jackson St. 770–331–4495
Childcare: The YMCA for Ages 5–12. Financial assistance, donations, and volunteer opportunities as well. Call for details 770–254–5922
Baby Supplies: Coweta Pregnancy Services 29 Brown Street 770–251–7158 Diapers, wipes, formula, clothing and other baby supplies.
Storage Space: U-Haul is offering free storage space to those who lost their homes. CLICK HERE for details.
Hearts ‘n Homes: Help with pets affected by the storm.
Newnan-Coweta Humane Society: Accepting donations of pet food, and providing delivery to those in need. 920–227–7270
SHELTER: 4pm — 8am 910–632–3309
- Central Baptist Church: 14 W. Broad St.
- First Methodist Church: 33 Greenville St.
- Newnan Presbyterian Church: 38 Greenville St.
LOST & FOUND
Newnan Tornado Lost and Found — Every person affected by the storm should join this group. Many missing pets have already been reunited with their families, and others are still hiding, waiting to be found. And, as the days go by, photographs and other sentimental items will most likely be found in the rubble. Connect here to list missing and found pets and personal effects.
VOLUNTEERS
For those who would like to volunteer with cleanup efforts, food delivery, etc. please call Coweta County EMS: 910–632–3309
- Coweta County Disaster Relief: Smokey Road Middle School. CLICK HERE for information concerning details and meeting times.
- Southcrest Church is in need of volunteer support. 770–252–4446
- Samaritan’s Purse: 470–347–7586
Volunteer: Newnan, GA Tornado Response | Samaritan’s Purse
- Foundation Newnan: text the word “VOLUNTEER” to 678–661–6330
FOOD AND SUPPLY DONATIONS
There are several local drop-off locations for donations of supplies such as flashlights, batteries, non-perishable items, diapers, formula, blankets, clothes, shampoo, portable phone chargers, etc.
Following are just a few:
The Fairgrounds @ 275 Pine Road, Newnan GA will be open all week from 9 a.m. — 4 p.m. to accept donations. We are in need of NEW blankets, towels, wash cloths, sleeping bags, can openers, air mattresses, plastic bins and flashlights. (no used items will be accepted)
Bridging the Gap Community Outreach is a local non-profit organization distributing food & connecting those in need to community resources.
I-58 Mission: Helping with food assistance, clothing, and household goods. 770–301–0870
M’s Perfection Outreach: Assisting with food, shelter, transportation, counseling, etc. 678-755-2443
The Coweta Veterans Club / American Legion, located at 130 Veterans Club Rd off of Hwy 29 will be open at 8am for the foreseeable future with clothing items, diapers, sanitizer, internet access, and charging stations, etc. They are also accepting donations of any kind. If you are looking for a place to land and assist in this event they could also use help in sorting and organizing the donations for pick up.
MONETARY DONATIONS
For those who can’t help physically, but would like to help with monetary donations, the following local organizations are collecting funds that will directly benefit the victims of this tragedy:
- Coweta Community Foundation
- Bridging the Gap
- Backpack Buddies
- Foundation Newnan
- SonRise Baptist Church (click Storm Relief)
- Samaritan’s Purse (tornado disaster relief in Alabama & Georgia)
- Newnan Presbyterian Church has a fund set up specifically for the tornado victims. Send checks to NPC 38 Greenville St. Newnan, GA 30263
