As we have seen the devastation in Oklahoma City and the rest of Oklahoma, we all want to help out in any way we can. NewsOK has a post up that tells us how we can help out:
RED CROSS
The Oklahoma Red Cross is asking people to donate by texting Red Cross to 90999 which will be a $10 donation, spokesman Ken Garcia said.
Garcia said the donations allow the Red Cross purchase needed supplies.
Those who are looking for family members can visit www.safeandwell.org, Garcia said. Local Red Cross units will be dispatched throughout the damaged area tonight.
“We’re still assessing what we need and where we will be setting up shelters,” Garcia said. “We obviously don’t want to get in the way of rescuers and we want to make sure it is safe but we know this will be a national relief effort.”
The Red Cross also tweeted the following:
Best way to help tornado victims is to donate to the Red Cross at redcross.org or text REDCROSS to 90999. #okwx
— Red Cross Oklahoma (@redcrossokc) May 20, 2013
Let others know you’re okay! Very critical in search & rescue efforts. #ok #okwx safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/index.php
— Red Cross Oklahoma (@redcrossokc) May 20, 2013
UPDATE:Shelter opening at:St. Andrews Church, SW 119 & S May. Location will also serve as reunification site.
— Red Cross Oklahoma (@redcrossokc) May 20, 2013
UPDATE:New shelter openMoore Community Center201 S HowardMoore, OK
— Red Cross Oklahoma (@redcrossokc) May 21, 2013
UPDATENew shelter openNewcastle Storm Shelter851 N CarrNewcastle, OK
— Red Cross Oklahoma (@redcrossokc) May 21, 2013
News 9, “Oklahoma’s Home”, is taking donations.
By News9.com - email
OKLAHOMA CITY - News 9 is accepting donations immediately to aid the victims of the recent deadly tornadoes in Oklahoma.
Donations will be accepted at the News 9 Studios located at 7401 N. Kelley Avenue in Oklahoma City. Items needed include water, gloves, boots, toiletries, power bars and Gatorade. Cash will also be accepted.
News 9 will turn donated cash over to the Red Cross and target it to Oklahoma Relief. Checks must be written to Oklahoma Relief – Red Cross. This will ensure that the money stays in Oklahoma.
People also can text FOOD to 32333 to give $10 to help with relief efforts.
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