How to Help the Tornado Victims of Moore, Oklahoma

The devastating tornado that rocked Oklahoma on Monday leaves many in the Ross and West View area wondering how to help. 

At least 24 died, including 9 children, after a 2-mile wide tornado tore through Moore, a surburb of Oklahoma City. 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 at RedCross.org or text REDCROSS to 90999.
• 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 by making a donation via phone at 1-800-SAL-ARMY.
• For a longer list of organizations related to recovery from the tornado, see this list on The Huffington Post.

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Also, if you know of any local efforts to help the tornado victims drop me a line at richard.cook@patch.com or post in comments and I'll add them to the list.