MARC JACOBS
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) is moving ahead with the first phase of long-term recovery efforts for households affected by the May tornado that struck the Plevna area.
Following a recent vote by the VOAD board, funds will now be distributed for eligible home repairs under a tiered approach. According to VOAD’s bylaws, Phase One support will prioritize households that attended the Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) event held shortly after the storm and reported varying levels of storm damage.
In addition to financial support, a volunteer demolition day is scheduled for Saturday, July 26. The event is being organized in collaboration with ONEOK and community volunteers to aid with cleanup and debris removal for affected properties.
Reno County VOAD emphasized its continued commitment to supporting storm survivors with compassion and transparency. Officials say they will continue to assess unmet needs and may pursue additional phases of funding as resources allow.
The organization also thanked the community for its overwhelming generosity, citing donations, volunteer efforts, and acts of kindness that have strengthened the recovery process.