HENDERSON (KYTX)- Nearly a week after an EF-2 tornado hit Henderson... many people are still picking up the pieces.
City leaders there held a meeting this morning to discuss more relief plans.
Volunteer groups from all over East Texas flock from one disaster to the next offering nothing more than their hands...
"We've responded to other disasters in other areas, we were in Van a couple weeks ago working so it's really our heart, when we see disaster, its kind of a soft spot in our hearts to go help," said Stacie Horne, Volunteer.
Horne and her crew is just one of 70 out and about, helping those like the Prestons grab all that's left.
"Alot of folks just don't have the money to pay people to haul it off--so its been a blessing that the county and the city have had hundreds of volunteers, we're very thankful," said Bill Preston.
The Prestons were inside of their home of 43 years Monday night when the tornado destroyed more than 15 other homes and nearly 50 businesses.
"This is one of the most traumatic events that I've experienced in Henderson and I've lived here all my life," said Bill Preston.
"I think people have asked over and over what can we do to help... what do you need... I think the thing we need most right not is people to work," said David Chenault, Rusk County Emergency Planning.
The state has declared a disaster declaration for Henderson and right now, city leaders are working to make sure that's also recognized by the federal government.
For those of you who'd like to help with the clean up in Henderson... you can show up at the Expo Center on FM 13 -- beginning at 8 a.m. every morning.
