United Way of Effingham County

06/22/2026

❗️Teutopolis / Effingham / Dieterich Area❗️

Looking for a rental home for a family (two adults and small child) that was displaced by the tornado. Would prefer to be in the Teutopolis area, branching out into the Effingham, Dieterich or Montrose area if needed. The family has a couple cats they would prefer to bring with them, but not a deal breaker. They lost almost everything in the tornado so would be even better if it was somewhat furnished, but also not a deal breaker.

Please send details to United Way of Effingham County as we are in direct contact with the family. You can comment here, send a message, call (217) 342-3824 or email [email protected]

Thank you!

06/22/2026

🚧 Still need clean up help? 🚧

Effingham County - MANY individuals and businesses / organizations are reaching out asking if families or locations are needing clean up help. We know it can be overwhelming. If you are needing debris removal, more hands on deck or equipment on site, please comment on this post or send us a message with exactly what you are needing and what location. Please also provide a primary contact and their information.

Feel free to call the United Way office if you're not interested in leaving online. (217) 342-3824.

06/22/2026

Supplies available for families impacted by area tornadoes at Fox Holler on Banker Street in Effingham while supplies last. Donated by Christ's Church.

Families impacted by area tornadoes can pick up supplies provided by Church of Christ at Fox Holler from 10a to 4p all week while supplies last.

06/22/2026

Those needing assistance due to tornado damage, you can fill out the link below or call (217) 342-3824. We will get back to you as soon as possible to provide assistance or connect you to resources who can.

Assistance request link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEKRf4K2ENlLwlym15Fzwi9oLvwoVNEo2MoxZTGW5D9IGpDA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=103886165814197919743

Wanting to donate to tornado relief efforts? Use this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/effingham-county-tornado-relief

06/21/2026

Effingham County - Time to be weather aware again!

Have a way to receive alerts and a safe place to be. Storms entering the area.

2:41 PM - STRONG TORNADO POTENTIAL INCREASING: The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted a narrow zone surrounding the Effingham area where a few strong tornadoes (EF2+) are possible.

This is the area I anticipated potentially needing to raise the tornado risk to a 6/10. Might as well consider it as a 6-7/10 now in the red area.

06/21/2026

We've attached information from Effingham County Emergency Management Agency for those affected by storm damage. Thanks to Pam Jacobs for passing this along.

Information is coming at rapid speeds from all different directions to those with damage. Be sure to use trusted sources and check for legitimacy. Also be sure to ask for the full benefits of things you already pay for, like insurance!

If you've found any helpful tips or resources you think could be beneficial to share with others who have damage, please share in the comments below.

06/21/2026

Tornado victims who are American Fiber Network customers, be sure to check out this post!

06/20/2026

⭐️ Specifically those affected by the tornado needing items -

FISH parking lot giveaway going on until 11AM. All their items are brought to their parking lot for anyone in need to come and take. Clothing, shoes, household items, baby items, etc.

(This is free for anyone, not just tornado victims. Free will donation accepted.)

708 S Linden Street in Effingham.