FLORENCE, KY (FOX19) - After the recent tornado damaged homes and hurt people in Northern Kentucky, it didn’t take long for people and schools to step into action.

New Haven Elementary sent PTA emails and PTA eblasts the day after the tornado. In one week, they were able to collect $2800.00 in gift cards for Piner students and families. In addition, their collection included 5 van loads full of school, building, and cleaning supplies, and food and personal hygiene items were transported to relief areas. New Haven’ s support continued last week, when 5th grader Olivia Gore led students in a Penny War activity. Olivia initiated the fundraiser, made the table display, and came early to school each morning to collect money. As a result, NHES raised $2007 for the American Red Cross.

EDGEWOOD, KY (FOX19) - Since launching an internal campaign last week to help victims of the tornados that came through Northern Kentucky on March 2, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has raised $75,000 toward the tornado relief fund.

St. Elizabeth associates donated more than $37,000 in just over a week, with an average donation of more than $100. Included in the donations were two separate $2,000 gifts from the Florence and Ft. Thomas Auxiliaries, which are fundraising arms of the hospitals.

St. Elizabeth initially offered to donate up to $25,000 from the healthcare system in a dollar-for-dollar match for the campaign. The overwhelming response from associates prompted the healthcare system to increase its pledge to match every dollar that was donated. The combined amount for the relief fund of $75,000 will be sent to the local chapter of the American Red Cross, which is delivering assistance to those in need as a result of this disaster.

FLORENCE, KY (FOX19) - As people continue to recover from the tornadoes and severe weather, the Northern Kentucky Health Department is offering free tetanus vaccines to those who may need it. The vaccine is licensed for anyone 10 and over and will be available at the following times/locations:

• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6, at Piner Baptist Church, 15044 Madison Pike, Morning View.
• 1 to 4 p.m.  On Tuesday, March 6, at the Crittenden Fire Department, 104 N. Main St., Crittenden.
• 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6, at the Boone County Health Center, 7505 Burlington Pike, Florence.

Additionally, the vaccine will be available for free on a walk-in basis from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.