Deadline to Apply for United Way Tornado Relief Approaches

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The deadline to apply for financial help through United Way of Logan County’s Tornado Relief Fund is Friday, May 31st.

Affected families can make an appointment by calling (937) 592-2886.

As of Thursday afternoon, $1,285,095.96 has been distributed to help 490 households (1,100 tornado victims).

Here is the breakdown of how tornado victims are choosing to use their United Way help:

  • 250 home insurance deductibles – $355,051.72
  • 175 home repairs – $311,957.66
  • 122 rents for new or existing housing – $176,646.22
  • 75 utility bills – $25,855.12
  • 67 mortgage payments – $70,677.60
  • 65 auto insurance deductibles – $47,400.17
  • 50 car repairs – $53,394.06
  • 42 security deposits for new housing – $63,686.33
  • 42 car payments – $36,428.15
  • 35 down payments on a new car – $71,685.05
  • 26 hotel stays – $16,272.03
  • 9 student hardship fees – $1,117.46
  • 9 pet cares – $2,520.71
  • 5 prescription medications – $821.40
  • 79 “other” expenses, such as storage, generators, food, furniture, appliances, etc. – $51,582.28