Americans across the country are reacting with shock to the devastation caused byĀ aĀ 2-mile wide Tornado in Oklahoma.Ā Dozens have died, and President Obama has declared the path of the tornado a major disaster area.
If you would like to help, you can do so from your computer or mobile device right now.
- The Red Cross says in the immediate aftermath, the best way to help is to donate atĀ RedCross.orgĀ or text REDCROSS to 90999.Ā Ā Ā
- The Salvation ArmyĀ has mobilized in Oklahoma, and you can support them byĀ donating online; or by texting STORM to 80888 to contribute $10 to the Salvation Armyās relief efforts; or by making a donation via phone at 1-800-SAL-ARMY.Ā Ā Ā
- For a longer list of organizations related to recovery from the tornado,Ā see this list on The Huffington Post.
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