Disaster Update: Tornado in OK

May 21, 2013

Disaster Update: Tornado in OK

May 20, 2013

The American Red Cross has one shelter open in Moore and is working on locating others; we continue to operate three shelters that were opened Sunday in the Oklahoma City area following the storms on Sunday.

Red Cross volunteers are out tonight with food and supplies supporting first responders.

More than 25 emergency response vehicles are positioned to move at first light Tuesday, and we expect that the number will increase. The Red Cross is also sending in kitchen support trailers to support the upcoming operation to provide meals to those forced out of their homes.

People in Oklahoma near the tornado area are encouraged to connect with one another and let loved ones know that they are safe. This can be done through the I’m Safe feature of the free Red Cross tornado app. In addition, if you have access to a computer, go to redcross.org/safeandwell to list yourself as safe. If not, you can text loved ones or call a family member and ask them to register you on the site.

This has been a major disaster, and the Red Cross will be there for the people in this state and this community. People who wish to make a donation can support American Red Cross Disaster Relief, which helps provide food, shelter and emotional support to those affected by disasters like the recent tornadoes in Oklahoma and Texas as well as disasters big and small throughout the United States by visiting redcross.org, dialing 1-800-REDCROSS or texting REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.


Disaster Update: Tornadoes in OK

May 20, 2013

Disaster Update: Tornadoes in OK

May 20, 2013

For latest updates on the evolving situation in OK from Red Cross OKC, visit their Twitter account.


Disaster Update: Tornadoes in Oklahoma

May 20, 2013

Disaster Alert: Flooding in Georgia

May 20, 2013

Disaster Alert

Georgia - Heavy rainfall caused flooding in Hall, Chattanooga, Dade and Walker Counties that damaged homes, affected roads, threatened residents and prompted evacuations on Sunday.

The Northeast Georgia Chapter deployed team members, opened a shelter and provided assistance to disaster victims as needed. Shelter was later placed on stand-by.

The Northwest Georgia Chapter communicated with local Emergency Management and provided individual assistance to disaster victims.


Disaster Alert: Tornadoes in Kansas

May 20, 2013

Disaster Alert

Kansas - Severe storms caused tornado activity in several portions of the state that destroyed homes and left thousands of residents without power on Sunday.

Chapters in Topeka Region deployed team members and provided individual assistance to disaster victims.

Team members from chapters in the Wichita Region dispatched an Emergency Response Vehicle for residents within the affected area and staffed local Emergency Operations Center.


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