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- utility deposits, -duel oil, medical assistance and hospitalization, and- mental health counseling. All emergency assistance cases have been closed; however, if additional assistance is warranted, these cases are subject to reopening. More than 175 volunteers dedicated their time to assisting the tornado victims at the shelter, delivering food to the tornado site on the Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) and at the Service Center. They contributed in excess of 2800 hours of service. The Orange County Red Cross received just over $100, 000 in financial contributions and in-kind donations. These contributions included $19,664 .00 received from credit card donations called in from Orange County residents through the toll-free (800) number at National Headquarters. Total expenses for tornado relief efforts in Orange County were $90,900. 35. All donations of clothing, household items, and furniture were delivered to the Distribution Center. H. Fairview Baptist Church Through an all-volunteer effort, Fairview Baptist ' Church provided food, clothing and monetary assistance to victims of the tornado. The church collected $37,700.29 in private contributions. These funds were used to assist victims with their immediate housing and utility needs, as well as the rebuilding of their homes. This funding provided assistance to approximately 48 households in the community. In addition to the financial contributions, Fairview Baptist Church also sponsored a food assistance program. Through this program, more than 500 people were fed. I. Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce At the time of the tornado, the Chamber of Commerce had only one employee, Fran Phelan. She provided assistance in the establishment, staffing, and 12