United in Crisis: Aid for Tornado Survivors

0:00It's April 14th. This is Kansas News Today, AI-powered stories from your city. I'm Cory with the story. A Kansas City Church network called United in Crisis just launched an emergency relief fund for tornado survivors in Ottawa and Hillsdale, Kansas. They're raising money to give direct cash help to families hit the hardest, covering urgent needs during cleanup and rebuild. Those tornadoes touched down the evening of April 13th, 2026, packing EF-2 strength with winds up to 125 miles per hour. They wrecked homes, businesses, and left roads blocked, with crews clearing debris until 4 a.m. in Hillsdale. Dozens of families got displaced, especially in Hillsdale, were 50 to 60 homes to major hits, and three people ended up injured across the HUMM area. The community stepped up fast with local churches, volunteers, and the Red Cross opening shelters as more bad weather loomed. Now they're teaming with ground crews for hands on aid, like shelter and supplies, plus

1:01a warning to vet roofers before hiring. Survivors can hit the helpline at 816-368-0060 for support. Donations go straight to relief and long-term recovery tax deductible. If you click their Ottawa-Tornado Relief Fund link. With saws buzzing and recovery just starting, this unit is what's going to pull these towns through.