TORNADO RESPONSE INFORMATION PACKET
LIST OF CHAMBER MEMBER BUSINESSES OPEN IN AFFECTED AREA
*Members, please contact us if your business is open and you are not listed*
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
If you feel that you or someone you know may be in immediate danger, please call 911.
EVACUATION
The Sheriff's office has partnered with local agencies for any needed residential evacuations. If you feel you need to be evacuated, contact the Sheriff's Dept at 937-562-4880.
FEMA INFORMATION
If you are a disaster survivor, you may qualify for federal assistance. The registration process will take 20-30 minutes. The process is authorized by the Office of Management and Budget under Control number 1660-0002 with an expiration of February 28, 2021. If you are applying for both home and business disaster assistance, complete one registration to cover both.
You'll need the following to complete your registration:
- Social Security Number (SSN), or, the SSN of a minor child in the household who is a U.S. Citizen, Non-Citizen National or Qualified Alien.
- Annual Household Income
- Contact Information (phone number, mailing address, and damaged home address)
- Insurance Information (coverage, insurance company name, etc.)
- Bank Account Information (if you are eligible to receive financial assistance, the money can be deposited in your account)
If you need further information or assistance: Call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362). This number is also for users of 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS). TTY users can call 1-800-462-7585. Helpline services are available seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET. If you are having technical issues, call FEMA's Internet Help Desk at 1-800-745-0243. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
WATER SHUT OFF AND POWER OUTAGES
- Turn main power off and have a licensed electrician check prior to turning back on.
- Water disconnection information - CLICK HERE to view info regarding water service for those "uninhabitable" or those needing temporary turn-off.
- Check to see if you are affected by a power outage - https://www.dpandl.com/landing/outage
YARD DEBRIS
- The City of Beavercreek, Beavercreek Township and Greene County Engineer set a last “Put-Out” date of July 28, 2019 for tree and brush debris from the Memorial Day tornado event. The last put-out date of July 28th was nearly two months after the damaging tornado. All entities have compelted their pick-ups. Please see below for where to drop additional yard debris. Construction debris is not being collected and organic debris must continue to be separated from construction debris to avoid the organic material from not being collected.
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For those currently desiring to drop-off their own organic material and for everyone after July 28, 2019, residents can drop off their tree and brush debris at the Greene County Environmental Services Yard Waste Center located at 2145 Greene Way Blvd. in Xenia for NO CHARGE. Environmental Services operating hours are Monday through Thursday 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and closed Fridays and can be reached at (937) 562-5925 or can visit: www.co.greene.oh.us/recycle.
Construction Debris
- We continue to encourage residents to check with their insurance company regarding construction debris removal as many policies have some level of coverage, not including deductibles.
- Construction debris (material that was part of a structure) can be taken to Xenia Demolition Landfill at 610 Dayton-Xenia Road in Xenia. Fees apply, please contact 937-372-2978.
- Construction debris and household trash can be taken to the Montgomery County Transfer Facility at 1001 Encrete Lane in Moraine. Fees apply, contact 937-225-4999 or www.mcswd.org.
BUILDING DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
Red & Orange – Destroyed, Permanent structural damage, not habitable – permits, fees, plans & inspections required. The Greene County Dept of Building Regulation is currently involved in the Building Damage Assesment process in effort to expedite the repair and recovery efforts. A notice will be posted on each building that has been inspected. If a notice has not been posted, you may check with the Greene County Dept of Building Regulation to verify the buildings' inspection status. Click here for the building damage assessment grading scale. You may call 937-562-7420 or email buildingregs@co.greene.oh.us for more information.
INSURANCE INFORMATION
ASSISTANCE (CLEAN UP, FOOD & CLOTHING)
PUBLIC HEALTH
- Need your birth certificate or vaccination records? Greene County Public Health: 937-374-5639
COPING WITH STRESS AFTER THE STORM
- Be Hope Church -Financial Assistance & Pastoral counseling available.
- Greene County Public Library Beavercreek Branch Emotional Support Center - 6/18 from 3pm to 7pm.
- Grief counseling is available through the Disaster Distress Hotline at 1-800-985-5990 where mental health counselors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- A New Direction For Counseling: Free Support Groups - 1411 N. Fairfield Rd. Beavercreek 937-426-2686
- Helping Children Cope with Disasters: https://www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/helping-children-cope.html
VETERANS
- The Montgomery County Veterans Service Commission is ready to help veterans pay insurance deductibles as a result of tornado damage. Call (937)-225-4801 or email veteransinfo@mcohio.org.
PETS
- Call Greene County Humane Society at 937-376-3001, Greene County Animal Control at 937-562-7400 or SICSA Pet Adoption Center at 937-294-6505, ext 23.
- Veterinary Preventive Care: 3024 Dayton Xenia Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45434 - free wellness checks for pets of those affected - walk in during business hours. (M 1-3, Tu 4-8, W 1-6, Th 4-8)