Portage hosting volunteer event to help clean up after tornado [Video]

PORTAGE, Mich. — Calling all volunteers!

The Portage Department of Public Safety is coordinating a volunteer event to help clean up the city following the storms and tornado that swept through on Tuesday. 

On Saturday, May 11 volunteers are asked to arrive at City Hall no later than 9 a.m. to get put into teams and assigned to work areas. 

The department said volunteers will assist with: 

If you’re attending the event, the department said you should bring work gloves and wear bright clothes and sturdy shoes.