Residents of Moore, Okla., are searching for survivors and coming to terms with
that left dozens of people dead and injured more than 200 others Monday afternoon. As aid and recovery groups search for victims and try to reunite loved ones, they're also seeking donations and coordinating housing:
The offers several ways to help, online or by phone. Sending a text to 90999 with the message REDCROSS will result in a $10 donation.
The Red Cross also has a service that allows survivors to register themselves online and lets family members check on the status of loved ones.
For victims of the storm, FEMA offers a guide to applying for federal help, as well as an online application for aid, at its website. For those who can't reach a computer, there's also a .
In Oklahoma City, news services such as , , and have provided their own lists of local aid groups, to help residents coordinate relief and donation efforts.
On member station , our colleagues are posting news and updates that include places where families can reunite and where to find emergency housing.
Also on Twitter, the provides updates on things from the status of the city's water (it's safe) to road closings. The tweets updates on conditions.
If you're in an area that could be hit by a tornado this year, FEMA has recommendations for for the powerful storms. The list of tips includes what to do before, during, and after a tornado.
We should note that our list of links isn't meant to imply an endorsement by NPR of one agency or organization over another.
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