How to Help the Oklahoma Storm Victims

Want to help the Oklahoma storm victims? There are many things you can do and no amount of help is too little. Now is the time to come together.

The Oklahoma tornado season is off to a deadly start with the outbreak on April 27th doing major damage across the state and taking at least two lives. 

It’s easy to feel helpless in cases like this but there are ways to help the victims. Please remember not to travel to the storm-damaged areas unless you are a first responder or are volunteering with a registered group that has permission.

Ways You Can Help the Oklahoma Storm Victims

When disasters like this strike it’s usually best to donate funds so that organizations can get the supplies needed and don’t have to sort through and deal with overwhelming amounts of items. 

Several places throughout the state are helping in the efforts and need funds to continue to aid in disaster relief. These are some of the places that are asking for help.

This is still early so more options will be added as they become available. Check back to this page later or visit our Facebook page to stay up-to-date.

American Red Cross

The American Red Cross is a good place to donate to as they will bring relief to the affected areas and can always use support. You can donate on the website or text REDCROSS to 9099 and you can donate $10 to help with disaster relief efforts. 

If you need assistants call the American Red Cross at 1-800-RED CROSS. The number is available 24/7. 

Shelters Open in Oklahoma

The American Red Cross has opened a few shelters in damaged areas for anyone who needs help or a place to stay. These are the current shelters that are open for storm victims. 

• Crossway Church located at 2108 W. Broadway Ave. in Sulphur is currently being used as a shelter run by the American Red Cross. It’s also the reunification center.
• Christ Community Church located at 2620 Mt. Washington Road in Ardmore

You can also check the American Red Cross website for information on currently open shelters. 

Please do not take donations to Crossway Church in Sulphur, if you have donations take them to Murray County Expo at 3490 W. HWY 7 in Sulphur. 

Be Prepared for Future Tornadoes

Oklahoma’s tornado season is just getting started. Be sure you have a tornado safety plan in place. In a place like Oklahoma, it’s easy to get used to tornadoes and not take them as seriously as we should. Don’t let that happen, stay prepared. 

Downloading our free family emergency planner can also help you make sure you have a plan in place that your whole family knows so you can stay safe during storm season.

Staying prepared for tornadoes can help prevent some of the need for aid for future storms and help keep all of us safe.