*Mayfield, Ky., Dec. 2. 2021.* *Photo Credit/Licensing Information*

A tornado outbreak across eight states Dec. 10-11 took the lives of at least 88 people, left scores of people missing, and caused damage and economic losses projected at $18 billion. The outbreak is already considered the costliest tornado event in U.S. history, reported AccuWeather.

A few days later, severe weather caused further damage from Arizona to the Midwest.

Conference Ministers and Disaster Coordinators are contacting churches to learn of potential damages. Generous support of One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) is enabling early response.

Members of the UCC Emotional and Spiritual Care Team are on standby. Kentucky and other VOAD partners including the UCC are meeting daily to coordinate clean up efforts.

Cash is the best way to help. Designate 2021 Severe Storms / December Tornados.

Another way to help is to assemble CWS Kits and Emergency Cleanup Buckets. UCC offers $250 matching grants. These grants help UCC congregations stretch their resources as they assemble these valuable supplies. Help CWS keep its warehouses full so Kits can be dispatched to people in need at a moment's notice.