Community Corner
How to Help Victims of the Oklahoma Tornado
Donating money to organizations that help victims is quick and easy.
Americans across the country are reacting with shock to the devastation caused by a 2-mile wide tornado in Oklahoma.
Dozens have died, and President Obama has declared the path of the tornado a major disaster area.
People can offer assistance to those impacted by the tornado:
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- The Red Cross says in the immediate aftermath, the best way to help is to donate at RedCross.org or text REDCROSS to 90999.
- The Salvation Army has mobilized in Oklahoma, and you can support them by donating online; or by texting STORM to 80888 to contribute $10 to the Salvation Army’s relief efforts; or by making a donation via phone at 1-800-SAL-ARMY.
- For a longer lists of organizations related to recovery from the tornado, see this list on The Huffington Post.
If you know of someone local was affected by the tornado or who is working to help the victims, contact Oakdale Patch Editor Kris Janisch at kris.janisch@patch.com.
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