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How to Help Victims of the Oklahoma Tornado
If you know someone who's been touched by this tragedy or is helping personally, share their story.
This article was written by by Satta Sarmah.
Americans across the country are reacting with shock to the devastation caused by a two-mile wide tornado in Oklahoma. Dozens have died and President Barack 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.
Here are some other useful links.
- GOOGLE: Okla. tornado crisis map. Here is a map from Google of the tornado devastation with links for how to help.
- Via Slate: Oklahoma City news services such as KFOR TV, NewsOK, and KOCO TV have provided their own lists of local aid groups, to help residents coordinate relief and donation efforts.
- Use the Red Cross Safe & Well's site to check on status of family members.
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