[May 22, 2013] Oklahoma tornadoes: How to get help in the aftermath of Oklahoma's recent tornadoes Tweet May 22, 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. To apply for disaster assistance individuals and business owners may call (800) 621-FEMA (3362) or go online to www.disasterassistance.gov. Missing persons 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, or (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 community members without power can recharge their phones, 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, 201 S Howard in Moore; Home Depot parking lot, SW 19 and Telephone Rd in Moore; and Shawnee High School, 1001 N Kennedy in 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. --Organizations that provide support for dogs and owners affected by Monday's tornado can receive assistance from the American Kennel Club and AKC Companion Animal Recovery Canine Support and Relief Fund. Pet owners and shelters in need can call (212) 696-8228 or email [email protected] for more information. People who would like to donate to the relief fund can go to www.okcdogs.org. Tetanus shots 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 toxins produced by Clostridium tetani bacteria causes uncontrollable muscle spasms. 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. www.operationphotorescue.org/2012/11/saving-photos-after-hurricane-sandy. Also check out this lost-and-found Facebook page for missing items: www.facebook.com/MooreTornadoLostAndFound. Science Museum Oklahoma 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. Citizens may donate bottled water, Gatorade-type sports drinks, diapers, baby wipes, baby formula and canned foods at the museum box office during operating hours. Dialysis Fresenius Medical Care has set up a hotline at (800) 626-1297 for people who need dialysis but are without power. Patients can call about local treatment options. IBC Bank hotline IBC Bank has established a telephone hotline as a resource for customers who were affected by the tornado. A team of executives and senior bankers will take customer inquiries at 841-8919 and will address each caller's situation on a case-by-case basis. Oklahoma City Community Foundation The Oklahoma City Community Foundation has established a Tornado Recovery Fund to provide assistance for intermediate and long-term recovery efforts. Find out more at https://www.occf.org/tornadorecoveryfund. Food The American Red Cross is offering meals and snacks to affected residents at the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Resource located at 1970 156th Avenue NE. If you are in need of shelter, the Red Cross can assist. Free eye exams --Dr. Kenneth Guthrie, 13421 N Pennsylvania Ave., offering free eye exams for victims who lost glasses or contacts or had eye injuries. For information, call 753-9006. Also, Eyemart Express making and donating free glasses. --Vision Source will host an eye care clinic from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 28-31 at Graceway Baptist Church at 1100 SW 104. Glasses and contacts will be available at no charge to victims of the tornado. Victims should bring their badges that show they're tornado victims. Volunteers are organizing a variety of eye-related services for the event. Contributing: Lillie-Beth Brinkman, Rick Rogers ___ (c)2013 The Oklahoman Visit The Oklahoman at www.newsok.com Distributed by MCT Information Services [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]