(Greenfield) The Greenfield Community Recovery Team is working diligently to help residents impacted by the May 21st tornado.
Stacie Eshelman, Executive Director of Greenfield Chamber/Main Street, speaking during a Community Meeting Sunday evening, said their primary focus is creating temporary housing for those displaced. Eshelman asked residents to fill out a brief survey so they know how to assess the needs that will best meet what they need as a whole.
Eshelman said they plan to hold a contractors expo for home builders and suppliers in mid-July. She said building permit fees are waived for victims of the storm, but they might have to pay a variance fee if that applies.
Eshelman also noted that the Chamber/Main Street, Community Development organizations are continuing their regular scope of work in addition to storm recovery efforts. To help stimulate the economy, they have made the decision to move ahead with hosting RAGBRAI.
Nodaway Valley School District Superintendent Paul Croghan said they are working on locations and needs for transportation as look toward the start of school this fall. He told residents that if you need transportation assistance please contact the school. Right now their goal is to start school on time, August 23rd.
Catherine Hillestad, CEO of Adair County Health System, provided an update on the hospital as it became completely inoperable after the tornado hit.
Adair County Health System is currently using the Elementary School for a walk in clinic, which is available Monday through Saturday, and a rural health clinic with primary health care providers. Hillestad said EMS staff are still on-call 24/7 to take patients where they need to go if there is an emergency situation.
If you were unable to attend Sunday’s community meeting, the full video is posted on the Adair & Guthrie County EMA Facebook page.
