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How to get help in the aftermath of Oklahoma's recent tornadoesMay 21, 2013 (The Oklahoman - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- If you are looking for help after the recent storms, these agencies are offering shelter and additional support, including charging for your wireless devices. SHELTERS Little Axe Resource Center, 1970 156th Ave. NE, Norman, OK 73026 (405) 364-7298 lots of available Carney Oklahoma Senior Center, 301 E. Maple, Carney, OK 74832 301 Maple Ave, Carney (405) 865-2678 Shawnee High School Athletic Center, 1001 N. Kennedy, Shawnee, OK 74801 performing arts 214-7130 or 275-3084 Moore Community Center, 201 S Howard, Moore, OK 793-5091 Newcastle Storm Shelter, 851 N Carr, Newscastle 387-4594 Journey Church 3801 Journey Pkwy Norman, OK 73072 I35 and Tecumseh (405) 292-2500 Oklahoma Baptist University 500 W University St Shawnee, OK 74804 call Michael Burns, OBU director of residential life, at 405-308-7336 Fresh Start Community Church, 309 N. Eastern Ave. Moore, Oklahoma 73160 (405) 794-7313 City Rescue Mission, 800 W. California Ave. 73106 Oakcrest Church of Christ, 1111 SW 89, 631-5334. Chabad Jewish Center of Oklahoma City, 3000 W Hefner Road, 286-0900. Victory Church, 4300 N MacArthur, Oklahoma City, 787-4200 University of Oklahoma, Walker Tower Center, 1400 Asp Ave. Norman. 325-2511 Trinity Church of the Nazarene, 7301 S. Walker Ave, Oklahoma City, 632-3307 Graceway Baptist Church, 1100 SW 104, Oklahoma City, 691-1934. Fifth Street Missionary Baptist Church, 801 NE 5, 235-6031. ADDITIONAL HELP OFFERED Missing persons reports related to tornado If you need to report a Moore resident missing after the storms, contact the Moore Police Department at 799-4357. Reports of missing Oklahoma City residents can be made by calling 297-1129 or walk-in reports are being taken at St. Andrews Church, 2727 SW 119. Find someone or register yourself safe People can register on the Red Cross Safe and Well website at www.redcross.org and clicking on the "List Yourself or Search Registrants" link under "How to Get Help". Those who can't access a computer can call (800) RED CROSS -- (800) 733-2767) -- and one of the operators can help you register. Bulk shopping and free power Central Oklahoma Sam's Clubs are temporarily waiving membership requirements to support residents and communities affected in Monday's tornadoes. The clubs are also establishing free power stations so members of the community without power can recharge their mobile devices, laptop computers, and other electronic devices. Locations are: 3400 W Main in Norman, 5510 SW 5, 9000 NW Passage and 1900 Memorial in Oklahoma City, 6521 SE 29 in Midwest City. Charging Stations Verizon Wireless is deploying multiple charging stations to central Oklahoma. Charging stations are equipped with emergency phones, Internet access, laptop computers and charging capability. Locations for these charging stations are: Red Cross Shelter located at 201 S Howard in Moore, Home Depot parking lot at SW 19 and Telephone Rd in Moore and Shawnee High School, 1001 N Kennedy Shawnee. A 53-foot mobile support unit to for residents of Moore and surrounding areas will be located at the Red Cross Shelter located at 201 S Howard in Moore. This unit is equipped with emergency phones, charging stations and internet capability. Lost pets To find displaced animals, a website has been set up where found animals and their locations will be listed. Go online to www.Okclostpets.com. Central OK Humane Society is accepting donations to be used to help animals hurt or displaced in the storm. To donate, go online to OKhumane.org. Animal Resource Center is taking in stray pets. The center is in need of supplies (dog food, etc). 7941 S I-35 Service Rd (I-35 and Shields), 604-2892. To apply for disaster assistance individuals and business owners may call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or go online to www.disasterassistance.gov. Tetanus shots available through Health Department The Oklahoma City-County Health Department (OCCHD) will be offering tetanus shots today to rescue workers, volunteers, and residents in areas that are affected by this week's tornadoes. OCCHD will be sending a team to locations in affected areas to give tetanus shots. Tetanus shots are recommended for anyone who hasn't received a tetanus booster shot within the last 10 years. Tetanus is also known as "lockjaw", which can develop when Clostridium tetani bacteria causes an infection in the body. For residents with transportation, the department will be offering tetanus shots at which is 921 NE 23, just to the East of the Oklahoma History Museum. Other health department services will continue as normal. Preserving memories If you find photographs in the debris after Monday's tornadoes, a website offers instructions on how best to preserve the photos. http://www.operationphotorescue.org/2012/11/saving-photos-after-hurricane-sandy. Also check out this lost-and-found Facebook page for missing items: https://www.facebook.com/MooreTornadoLostAndFound. Museum serves as drop-off, offers free admission to affected Science Museum Oklahoma will open its doors free to those affected by the tornadoes in Shawnee and Moore with proof of residence. Additionally, the museum will serve as a drop-off point for relief donations. Science Museum Oklahoma,2100 NE 52, is offering free admission to those displaced by the tornados and storms that ripped through the central part of the state this week. Visitors showing proof of residence in those affected areas including Moore and Shawnee will be given free admission to the museum through Friday. CONTRIBUTING: HEATHER WARLICK ___ (c)2013 The Oklahoman Visit The Oklahoman at www.newsok.com Distributed by MCT Information Services |
