How Baldwin and Whitehall Can Help Victims of the Oklahoma Tornado

Baldwin-Whitehall residents and people across the country are reacting with shock to the devastation caused by a 2-mile wide tornado in Oklahoma.

At least 24 people have died, more than 200 have been injured, and President Barack Obama has declared the path of the tornado to be a major disaster area.

If you would like to help, you can do so from your computer or mobile device right now.

• Officials from the American Red Cross say that, in the immediate aftermath, the best way to help is by texting REDCROSS to 90999 to give $10. You can also donate by visiting www.redcross.org or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (733-2767).
• 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, you can make a donation by phone at 1-800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769).
• For a longer list of organizations related to recovery from the tornado, see this list on The Huffington Post.

If you know of someone from the Baldwin-Whitehall area that was affected by the tornado or who is working to help the victims, please contact B-W Patch Editor Bob Healy at robert.healyiii@patch.com.

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