Oklahoma City Tornado

A 2-mile wide EF4 tornado raced through parts of Oklahoma City on May 20, 2013, leaving behind a swath of destruction. The Council has compiled information and resources for individuals and funders to respond to this disaster.

What to Do

Center for Disaster Philanthropy lists 6 points to think about "What to Do" following a disaster.

Ways You Can Help

Donate to the Oklahoma City Community Foundation's Oklahoma City Tornado Recovery Fund and Community Emergency Fund.

Donate to the Tulsa Community Foundation's Moore and Shawnee Tornado Relief Fund.

Donate to the United Way of Central Oklahoma, which can be earmarked specifically for tornado relief.

Donate to the Red Cross, which has mobilized to help tornado victims throughout the Midwest. Text RED CROSS to 90999 to donate $10.

Text GIVE OK to 80088 to donate $10 to the Tornado Relief Fund on GlobalGiving. You can also donate online.

Donate to the Salvation Army's Oklahoma Tornado Relief.

Donate to the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma's Disaster Relief Fund. All donations go to "providing tree removal services, laundry services and meals to victims."

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