Minuteman Disaster Response has deployed volunteer teams to Salina to help with ongoing recovery after severe storms hit the area on June 8. The organization says the Kansas Division of Emergency Management requested assistance to address remaining recovery needs across the community, including major tree and vegetative debris removal that remains after initial cleanup efforts.
MDR volunteers will focus on removing large, damaged trees affecting homes and properties. The assistance includes chainsaw and compact track loader (CTL) operations to help homeowners clear debris, and the organization states that services are provided at no cost to those receiving help.
Minuteman Disaster Response’s response in Salina is described as its 81st deployment. MDR also says it was founded in 2011 after an EF5 tornado in Joplin, Missouri, and has grown into a nationwide volunteer network with nearly 600 volunteers across 31 states.