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Oklahoma tornadoes: Need help, find help

People who want to help tornado victims can go to county commission District 2 barn today to get an assignment.

FROM STAFF REPORTS | Published: May 11, 2010 Comment on this article

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The American Red Cross of Central Oklahoma is accepting cash donations for the disaster relief fund. Text "redcross" to 90999 to make an automatic $10 donation billed to your cell phone. People can also donate by phone at 228-9500.

The Salvation Army is accepting financial donations at www.salvationarmyusa.org and (800) 725-2769. Donations should be designated for Oklahoma tornado assistance. No in-kind donations are needed.

HOW TO GET HELP

Food

A mobile feeding unit at Interstate 240 and Anderson Road is run by the Central Oklahoma Area Command of the Salvation Army.

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