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Thousands of homes destroyed after deadly tornado Having trouble viewing this message? [Click Here]( Deadly tornadoes and storms tore across several southern states on Friday, {NAME}. Entire communities have been devastated — and families are struggling to figure out their next steps after losing everything. As many as 2,000 structures were damaged or destroyed and entire blocks of homes have been wiped out leaving rubble, trees and debris piled up on neighborhood streets. Over the last few days, the American Red Cross and our local partners have been working to provide shelter, meals, relief supplies and mental health support to ensure no one faces this devastation alone. [{NAME}, will you rush an emergency donation now to help the individuals and families who have lost so much at the hands of these destructive storms?]( We’ve been able to deliver emergency relief to families across the impacted areas thanks to the generosity of our supporters like you. Thank you, again, for providing comfort and hope to families and communities in great need. - American Red Cross [American Red Cross.]( [DONATE NOW]( [Hurricane Ian's wake]( {NAME}, On Friday, a deadly tornado tore through Mississippi and Alabama, killing at least 25 people and damaging at least 2,000 structures. With more severe weather coming, our teams are continuing to help communities across the South. At least 280 American Red Cross disaster responders have been deployed to work around the clock with partners and local officials, opening shelters, serving meals and providing emergency assistance to those in need. In the wake of such a devastating, widespread disaster, families and individuals impacted urgently need your support. [Please, will you make a donation to the Red Cross now to provide emergency assistance like food, water and shelter to communities impacted by these deadly tornadoes and storms?]( Communities across the South are facing devastation and a long road to recovery. With relief efforts just beginning and more severe weather coming, Red Cross teams will be there for affected communities — but we need your help. This disaster relief work is only possible because of the generosity of people like you who are willing to help families in their darkest moments. When you make an emergency donation, you’re helping supply shelters and deploy emergency response vehicles that deliver essential necessities like food, water and clean up supplies. Please, rush support to those impacted by the deadly tornadoes and storms now: Support Tornado Response [Shelter]( [$50 can provide a full day of food and shelter for one person at a Red Cross emergency shelter.]( GIVE NOW]( [Infant]( [$150 can provide a crib for an infant in a Red Cross emergency shelter.]( GIVE NOW]( [ERV]( [$360 can deploy an emergency response vehicle for one day, delivering meals, snacks, relief supplies.]( GIVE NOW]( We will reach out with additional updates as they become available, and we thank you so much for helping communities impacted by these devastating storms. Thank you for your support, Disaster Response Team American Red Cross [DONATE NOW]( [Facebook]( [YouTube]( [Twitter]( [Flickr]( [Subscribe]( [Contact Us]( [Privacy Policy]( © 2023 American Red Cross | [431 18th Street NW Washington DC 20006]( Donate by phone: [1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)]( | [Donate by Mail]( [Help people affected by tornadoes and storms in the south.]( [Click here to unsubscribe]( from our email list, but please know that if you leave, it will be harder for you to stay involved with the Red Cross and continue the work of which you've been such a critical part. [BBB Accredited Charity.]( [Seal of Transparency - 2019 Platinum]( [DONATE FUNDS]( [GIVE BLOOD]( [VOLUNTEER]( [TAKE A CLASS]( [LEARN MORE]( [Pie chart.] The Red Cross is proud that an average of 90 cents of every dollar we spend is invested in delivering care and comfort to those in need.