Dump body manufacturer Ox Bodies is helping residents of Tuscaloosa recover from the severe tornado damage of April 27. As part of the city’s recovery efforts, Ox Bodies has donated over $20,000 in mesh and vinyl tarps to aid in the cleanup and rebuilding of the surrounding area.
According to Ox Bodies marketing manager Debbie Puckett, helping out is part of being a member of the community.
“Ox Bodies is very community-oriented,” she said. “There isn’t a person at our facility that hasn’t been affected in some way by these storms. We knew we had to do something, and this was one way we can help—by providing useful materials that may not be easy to find.”
According to Puckett, Ox Bodies is planning future donations. The tarps donated are a first step by Ox Bodies and are being distributed through Temporary Emergency Services of Tuscaloosa.