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Arkansas Tornados Reservist Standby Alert!

A deadly tornado outbreak wreaked havoc across much of the central U.S. yesterday, March 31st. Arkansas, Tennessee, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Ohio experienced a significant impact from severe weather and tornados. Little Rock, Arkansas, is said to have over 2000 homes impacted as one horrific tornado ripped through downtown. Wynne, Arkansas, also has experienced a devastating loss of homes and multiple fatalities.

Current Status — Arkansas Tornados

What Hope Force International is Doing:

Hope Force has Central U.S. Coordinator Brian Wagner en route to assess damage. We are looking specifically at Little Rock and Wynne — two cities that seem to have received the most significant impact.  

Please join us in praying for people impacted by these horriffic tornados all across the central part of the U.S.  Many lives have been lost, and many people are grieving in an already hard week for our nation....

For Hope Force Reservists: Current Status

  • Hope Force staff members are on their way to assess the damage 

What we know:

  • Many Arkansas communities have been impacted with significant, deadly damage in both Little Rock and Wynne

What We Don't Know:

  • Specifics on location and timing of deployment

What You Need To Know:

  • If deployed, we can expect initial plans and set-up to take time as things develop.
  • HFI will keep our social media platforms active and updated.

What You Need to do Now:

We are asking for all Hope Force Reservists to be on standby alert for a possible deployment to Arkansas.  Please check your calendars, and prayerfully assess logistics to determine if this is a good time for you to respond. If you have availablity, please fill out this form.  Also, If you have any connections to Wynne or Little Rock, please reach out to Aaron Stetson

Also:

  • Conduct a self-assessment regarding your ability to deploy (physically, emotionally, family circumstances, etc.)
  • Prayerfully seek God about whether or not you should deploy at this time
  • Prepare your deployment gear and supplies
  • Communicate with family, friends and employers about possible deployment
  • If you cannot go at this time, please prayerfully consider giving financially to the response efforts.

This could be a great opportunity for those of you who haven't been able to deploy for a while. Your willingness to serve others with compassionate action is greatly appreciated...and we need you!

We would also appreciate your prayers for wisdom as we continue to assess the changing situation.

Thank you!