How to Help Victims of the Oklahoma Tornado

Americans across the country are reacting with shock to the devastation caused by a 2-mile wide Tornado in Oklahoma. 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 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.

• GOOGLE: Okla. tornado crisis map. Here is a map from Google of the tornado devestation with links for how to help.
• Kroger stores throughout the Atlanta Division–including those in the Alpharetta-Milton area–are encouraging customers and associates to donate to the American Red Cross. Beginning today, May 21, customers can “round-up” their purchases to the nearest dollar at all Atlanta Division stores. Customers can also make donations to the American Red Cross at Kroger cash registers.