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American Red Cross helps Wynne tornado victims prepare for another round of severe weather

The American Red Cross helping the residents of Wynne pick up the pieces after the deadly March 31 multistate tornado outbreak. But, the organization is helping residents brace for yet another potentially dangerous storm system days away.

Days after the storm, Joe Zydlo with the Red Cross office that covers Arkansas and Missouri. He was stationed in Wynne helping with recovery efforts.

The Office of Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has also launched a new website with resources for victims of the tornado. The office says the website is called helparkansas.com and it includes information on federal, state, local, and charitable resources for victims.

Helparkansas.com also offers volunteer and charity opportunities for anyone who wants to help. A link to donate to the American Red Cross and other charities is listed on the site.

A Northeast Arkansas native from Wynne, I’ve been involved with radio for about 15 years. I got my Bachelor of Arts degree from Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, where I also served as an award-winning News Director for 2 years at KSWH-LP.