(KFSM) — The American Red Cross is responding across the state to help with the recent disasters. They are working with numerous partner agencies to assist in disaster recovery efforts.
The Red Cross is opening up evacuation centers and overnight shelters due to the tornadoes and flooding across the state.
To find a list of shelters across the state visit: https://rdcrss.org/2CGDqJp or read below.
Evangel Temple
1110 South 12 Street
Fort Smith, AR
Roland High School
300 Ranger Boulevard
Roland OK, 74954,
Redeemer Lutheran Church
3700 Woodland Road
Bartlesville, OK 74006,
First Christian Church
2424 North Main
Miami OK, 74334
Bacone College
2299 Old Bacone Road
Muskogee OK, 74403
Church On The Word
1511 Culwell Road (N Hwy 64)
Warner OK, 74469
Faith Church
1901 West 171st Street
Glenpool OK, 74033
Crosstown Church of Christ
3400 E. Admiral
Tulsa OK 74115
Individuals and families are encouraged to bring the following items with them:
• clothing for a few days
• bedding
• toiletries
• essential medication
• a child’s stuffed animal, blanket or other items for your children
Other shelters include:
Muskogee County:
- Warrior Gym at Bacone College
- Church in the Word in Warner
- Crescent Valley Church - 25641 South Crescent Valley Road
“We are in constant communication with local emergency management officials, and have trained disaster response staff and volunteers ready to respond to support the community,” Julie Brown, executive director of the Northwest Arkansas Chapter said.
Click here to find a shelter near you.
How to help:
During and after disasters, cash donations best enable the Red Cross to help people recover from disasters big and small. Call, click, or text to give: visit redcross.org, call 1-800 RED CROSS or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation donate online at http://www.redcross.org. Individuals can also sign up to become a volunteer.
Emergency App w/Shelter info:
Anyone who needs to find a shelter may visit redcross.org/shelter, download the free Red Cross Emergency App or call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767). The Emergency App is available in app stores by searching for the American Red Cross or going to redcross.org/apps.