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How to Help the Tornado Victims of Moore, Oklahoma

Some helpful links with information for how to pitch in as Oklahomans try to pick up the pieces today from yesterday's massive tornado.

The devastating tornado that rocked Oklahoma on Monday leaves many wondering how to help — even from hundreds of miles away in Lakewood.

Patch is about helping your neighbors, and today after the devastation near Oklahoma City where a giant tornado claimed the lives of at least 51 people, including many children, Oklahoma is our neighbor. In addition to hoping the best for the survivors and rescue workers still trying to make sense of the devastation today, here are some links where you can donate your time or money to help the recovery efforts.

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  • GOOGLE: Okla. tornado crisis mapHere is a map from Google of the tornado devestation with links for how to help.
  • You can donate to the Red Cross Disaster Relief fund 
  • Use the Red Cross Safe & Well's site to check on status of family members
  • Here is the Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief's website to target your donations directly where they are needed.
  • United Way of Central Oklahoma’s Disaster Relief Fund is open and accepting donations. Donations can be made online at www.unitedwayokc.org or sent by mail to United Way of Central Oklahoma, P.O. Box 837, Oklahoma City, OK  73101. Note that your donation is for May Tornado Relief.
  • Contributions can be made securely to the Moore & Shawnee Tornado Relief Fund at www.TulsaCF.org. Donations can also be mailed to the Tulsa Community Foundation offices at 7030 S. Yale, Suite 600, Tulsa, OK, 74136.

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Do you have any experience with a tornado or other natural disaster? What do people need most after going through something like this? Share your tips with us by writing a blog post.

Find out what's happening in Lakewoodwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Also, if you know of any local efforts to help the tornado victims drop me a line at stephen.schmidt@patch.com or post in comments and I'll add them to the list.


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