Presbytery of Southeastern Illinois

Did you hear about the Dec. 1 tornadoes in Illinois?

The scene was not unfamiliar to Greg Smith, a member of the National Response team for Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, as he assessed damage in Taylorville, Ill. early in December.

Powerful storms cause problems in the Midwest and South

A series of storms in the past few weeks have caused a number of problems for residents across the Midwest and the South. From early April until last week, thousands have been left without power while some businesses and churches have been damaged by fallen trees, high winds and flooding.