Words can’t express the emotion and sympathy I feel for my fellow Oklahomans who have experienced devastation, loss of property and loss of family members in the past few days. I just can’t believe that Moore has been hit twice with F-4 and F-5 tornadoes—in May 1999 and May 2013.
I just keep watching images of the recovery efforts at the two elementary schools.
I just can’t imagine.
Please send good thoughts and prayers to those affected by these terrible storms and as more storms move into the area, please pray for the emergency workers and first responders.
This moment of silence is for all those in Carney, Bethel, Dale, Little Axe, Shawnee and Moore and other places around the nation effected by these storms.
To donate to the Red Cross, visit click here or call 1-800-REDCROSS. You can also text TORNADO to 32333 to give $10.
The Salvation Army in Tulsa is collecting toiletries, hydration items and snacks to help people in Moore.
You can bring the following items to their headquarters parking lot at 924 South Hudson until 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
- Bottled water
- Gatorade
- Wet wipes
- Individually wrapped snacks
- Hand sanitizer
- Work gloves
- Sunscreen
- Heavy duty trash bags
- Personal sanitation items, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant
You can also text STORM to 80888 to donate $10 to the Salvation Army.
The state of Oklahoma has also set up a page for donations. Visit it here.