Community Support and Safety Notice After Tornado

Posted Date: 04/26/2024

Updated 5/31/24, 1:16 pm

Good morning,

As many of you know, we have woken up to the devastating aftermath of a tornadic event. Many in our community have lost their homes, loved ones, and any sense of normalcy. Please know that VVISD is fully committed to supporting our community and surrounding areas during this challenging time.

If you need assistance or want to help the recent tornado victims, please contact Cooke County VOAD at 940-612-5323.

Please keep VVISD and our school community in your thoughts and prayers.

James Womack

Superintendent VVISD

Community Resources and Support Information

Donation Centers:

Valley View Community Center, a donation center for those affected by the recent tornado, is located at 101 S. Lee St.

Methodist Church, 201 Church St., center for clothing donation drop-off & clothing pick-up

Bob Andrew Ag Science Center, 805 S. Lee St., donations from large corporations.

Shelters:

• Red Cross is located at Valley View ISD High School, 700 S. Frontage Rd.

Food Services:

• Red Cross located at Valley View High School
• Meals 605 JL Drive, daily 11:00 AM-2:00 PM until June 8
• Summer Meals Program Valley View ISD Location: Breakfast: 7:00 - 8:30 AM (Monday to Friday), Lunch: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Monday to Friday)
• Summer Meals Program: 352 County Road 250, Valley View, Texas, 76272 

  Breakfast: 8:00 - 9:30 AM (Monday to Friday), Lunch: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Monday to Friday) 

Additional Resources

• To start your recovery process, apply for FEMA assistance today on the FEMA Disaster Assistance website or call (800) 621-3362

• Contact 211 - Call 211 from a cell phone or landline. For disaster recovery, visit the Disaster Recovery Page.

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Mental Health Resources

• Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990
• Cooke County LOSS Team 1-972-654-5677
• MDLIVE 1-(888)-365-1663 (for VVISD staff members)

Monetary Donations

• First United Bank in Gainesville 940-665-3484, ask to contribute to the Storm Relief Fund.

• Red Cross donations help the Red Cross respond to whatever needs arise.

• GoFundMe Accounts and Donations for families in need. 

Community resources and support information will be updated as new details become available.