KHBS STORY: SDIA to help in Greenland after tornadoes
Originally published by 4029 News on May 20, 2025. Read the full article [here].
GREENLAND, Ark. — Crews with Sheep Dog Impact Assistance are set to be back in Greenland, Arkansas, Tuesday, after multiple tornadoes hit Washington County.
Around 7:30 p.m. Monday, a possible tornado touched down west of Greenland, causing damage to homes and business.
"We like to say that helping is healing, so going out and helping others is a huge aspect of what we do," said Bob Corscadden, director of disaster response for Sheep Dog. "A lot of times, we help people that wouldn't normally get any help, don't have insurance. No one's coming to help them anytime soon. And so that's really the kind of people we look for."
Thousands were without power in Washington County Tuesday morning.
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance is a Rogers-based nonprofit that travels across the country to help people after severe weather. Drake Foley, Meteorologist/MMJ
SDIA Disaster Response Mission: Central AR Gold Star Family
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance will deploy on a SINGLE-DAY Disaster Response Mission (DRM) to Cabot, AR to assist a Gold Star family to clean up fallen trees and debris following the recent severe storms.
Deployment Details:
Deployment Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
Departure Location: Center for Nonprofits (CFN)
Departure Time: 0600 hours
Mission Duration: 1 day (5/31/2025)
Please pack a lunch and bring any preferred drinks. Water will be provided by SDIA.
**Interested Team Members can also meet at the work location in Cabot, AR. This address will be shared upon registering for the deployment.
Registration Information:Team members who are available to deploy should CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.After registering, you will receive further information regarding the mission location and logistics.
Requirements for Deployment - All Registrants MUST:
Register as a DRM Volunteer using this button
Have proof of Health/Medical insurance;
Be able to transport yourself to the rally point; and
Be able to pay for your expenses to/from the rally point.
REQUIRED DRM GEAR
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SDIA Disaster Response Mission:Southeast Storm Response
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance will deploy on a Disaster Response Mission (DRM) to the Southeast United States in response to recent severe storm activity.
DRM Update- Hurricane Milton
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) will be deploying a Disaster Response Team to Florida to assist devastated communities in the wake of Hurricane Milton. Our team will meet at the Center for Nonprofits in Rogers, Arkansas on Tuesday October 15th at 8:00 am and prepare to depart by 9:00 am.
DRM- Hurricane Milton
SDIA is currently monitoring the progress of Hurricane Milton. A final deployment decision has not been made, but there will likely be significant damage and communities that need our help.
DRM Update- Hurricane Helene
The Sheep Dog Impact Assistance team will be deploying a second Disaster Response (DR) Team to North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
The DR Team will rally at the Center for Nonprofits in Rogers, Arkansas on Sunday, October 6th at 8 AM to gear up and brief before we start our mission. We will also have a secondary meet-up point in the Western North Carolina area.
The DR Team will be deployed from 10/6-10/12.
If you are available to deploy, please CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. After registering, you will be contacted with more information regarding the North Carolina rally point.
Who is SDIA & What Do They Do?
At Sheep Dog Impact Assistance, we are committed to empowering our Veterans, military personnel, and First Responders through adventure, camaraderie, and community.
Your support allows us to provide opportunities for these brave men and women to engage in physical and mental challenges, build lasting bonds, and rediscover their sense of purpose.
Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those who have sacrificed so much for our safety and freedom. Visit sheepdogia.org to learn more and show your support today!
NWA DRM- Volunteers Needed!
Join Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) as we continue our mission to help those affected by recent tornado damage in Northwest Arkansas. Your support is crucial in rebuilding our community and providing much-needed relief to several of our elderly neighbors.
No experience is necessary to volunteer! We’ll provide all the training and protective equipment you need. Whether you’re a skilled professional or just eager to help, we welcome everyone to make a difference.
Mission Note: We have surveyed several of the properties and have found that we need heavy equipment on several of them and are looking for experienced operators with tractor or skid steer capabilities.
DISASTER RESPONSE MISSION: NWA STATUS UPDATE
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance is coordinating from the Center for Nonprofits (1200 W. Walnut St., Rogers, AR 72756) parking lot. The back lot where the Sheep Dog vehicles are parked. There will be a daily meet-up and safety brief at 08:30 AM, every day through the weekend. To go out with a team be at the safety briefing.
We will have volunteer t-shirts for you but supplies are limited, if you have previous DRM attire please wear that. Please wear jeans and heavy shoes, bring gloves and if you have any personal safety equipment.
Disaster Response Mission: NWA Status Update
In the aftermath of the recent severe storm, the Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) Disaster Response Team has been diligently monitoring the damage and is actively coordinating relief efforts. Northwest Arkansas is our home and this community is very important to us. Our teams will be working together with our local first responders and emergency management personnel to help any way we can.
You must register to assist us on our DRM mission.