UPDATED Monday, May 13, 2024 4:30 p.m.
At the American Red Cross, our thoughts are with all those affected by last night's tornado that hit Barnsdall and other northeast Oklahoma communities. We have shelters open for residents displaced by the recent storms and needing a safe place to stay. Everyone is welcome at a Red Cross shelter and all disaster assistance is free.
SHELTER LOCATION:
Across the state, Red Cross disaster workers are on the ground helping Oklahomans affected by severe storms and tornadoes. Red Cross disaster workers are in contact with officials in more than a dozen counties impacted by severe storms to help meet residents' immediate needs. We will provide updates on shelters and available resources as we are able.
Residents affected by the storms can also receive assistance by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
RECOVERY RESOURCES AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - May 14 & 15
If you were affected by the tornado and have not reached out to the Red Cross please come see the our Red Cross caseworks to talk about recovery resources and assistance! Financial assistance is available for people whose primary residence was destroyed or sustained eligible structural damage. If you can’t make it and need assistance, please call 1-800-RED CROSS.
May 14 and 15 from 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
1) Osage County District 1 Barn
506 S Fifth St., Barnsdall, OK
2705 W Broadway Ave., Sulphur, OK
MULTI-AGENCY RESOURCES For Oklahomans affected by the April 27 tornadoes
The Red Cross and Oklahoma VOAD partners have scheduled multi-agency resource centers in Sulphur, Ardmore and Marietta for Oklahomans affected by the April 27 tornadoes. Get disaster recovery assistance, info and resources from a range of agencies and organizations in one place.
May 15, 1–7 p.m.
Ardmore Heritage Hall
220 W Broadway St., Ardmore
May 16, 1–7 p.m.
Love County Fairgrounds
500 N Second Ave., Marietta
Please bring proof of address.
Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management - OEM
Love County Emergency Management
Murray County Emergency Management
Murray County Sheriff's Office
Carter County Sheriff's Department
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Volunteering
Many people have expressed interest in volunteering to support our response efforts, and we are appreciative of the offers to assist.
At this time we are looking for volunteers to be shelter workers and to help with distributing supplies. In some cases, we're expediting background checks and doing just-in-time training. Please apply at www.redcross.org/volunteer
Food and Goods Donations
After a disaster, people are incredibly generous and ask how best to help. Financial donations are the quickest and best way to support people impacted by disasters.
If you have items you would like to donate, donations may be dropped off at Murray County Expo, 3490 W. Hwy 7, Sulphur, OK. Please note this is for information only because of the high level of interest in donating items. The Red Cross is not responsible for collecting or managing the donated items at the Murray County Expo. Thank you for your support of disaster victims.
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