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The death toll in the Moore, Oklahoma tornado has been cut in half, from 51 to 24.
Authorities say they've pulled 24 bodies from the rubble. Additionally, the 20 children feared dead in the Plaza Towers school are actually safe -- they were located at a nearby church. The tornado, which struck at about 2:30 local time on Monday, cut a swath two miles wide. It is the third tornado of at least its power to have hit Moore in the past 15 years.
Here's how you can help:
The American Red Cross has set up shelters in various communities. You can donate to the Red Cross Disaster Relief fund here, and the organization also suggests giving blood at your local hospital or blood bank.
If you're searching for a missing relative, check Red Cross Safe & Well's site. And please register if you're within the disaster region. The site is designed to make communication easier after a tragedy like this.
If you want to send a $10 donation to the Disaster Relief fund via text message, you can do so by texting the word REDCROSS to 90999. As in the case with other donations via mobile, the donation will show up on your wireless bill, or be deducted from your balance if you have a prepaid phone. You need to be 18 or older, or have parental permission, to donate this way. (If you change your mind, text the word STOP to 90999.)
Phone: 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
The Salvation Army has also set up a fund specifically for those affected by the Oklahoma twister. Click here to donate to Oklahoma Tornado Relief. You can also mail them a check. Send donations with "Oklahoma tornado relief" written on all checks to:
The Salvation Army Disaster Relief
P.O. BOX 12600
Oklahoma City, OK 73157
The Salvation Army accepts donations on the phone, as well. Call 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769). Click here for more!
