Oklahoma Tornados
From the pages of ROTARY ZONES 29-30 HELPS, Disaster Relief & Planning Information by Robert A. Stuart, Jr. and Rotary District 5770 Governor, Phil Moss
They write: Fellow Rotarians & Concerned Citizens -
In addition to the efforts by the Red Cross, Salvation Army, Oklahoma Regional Food Bank, and others, on behalf of Rotary Districts 5750 & 5770 we want to welcome donations on behalf of Disaster Relief specifically designated for the May 20, 2013 victims and their families.
We all have family and loved ones(including myself (Robert Stuart) that have lost homes, auto’s, personal belongings and friends to this F 5 tornado. Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett said today that there were between 12,000 and 13,000 homes destroyed or damaged not including all the businesses and schools destroyed as well.
Any funds received by our Rotary Bi-District 501c3 Foundation will be used exclusively for the benefit of those damaged by this terrible event.
Donate Now: https://www.sagepayments.net/eftcart/forms/donate.asp?M_id=995519535629
Or mail a tax deductible donation to-
Oklahoma Rotary Bi-District Tornado Disaster Fund
P.O. Box 13800
Oklahoma City, OK 73113-3800
In addition Shelterbox has a team here (in Moore, which is about 8 miles north of our home here in Norman, OK).
ShelterBox delivers SpareOne emergency mobile phones to Oklahoma tornado survivors
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ShelterBox response team member, Wayne Robinson delivers and demonstrates SpareOne emergency cell phones to Rotary District 5770 Governor, Phil Moss, Dr. Wes Hall and Hillsdale College President and Rotarian, Tim Eaton.
SpareOne and international humanitarian relief charity, ShelterBox have partnered to provide emergency mobile phones immediately to those affected by the Oklahoma tornado.
ShelterBox response team members, Wayne Robinson and Jeff Deatherage have been working in Moore, Okla. to identify the most vulnerable families, as well as unmet needs for shelter and other non-food items.
About SpareOne
Since SpareOne’s creation, it has been the company’s goal and mission to be able to provide SpareOne phones to survivors of a natural disaster, and to educate the world that such a crucial, potentially lifesaving device is available and a must have for emergency kits. SpareOne is committed to helping Moore, Okla. stay connected because the power of communication is so critical.
About ShelterBox
Since 2000, international humanitarian relief charity, ShelterBox, has provided shelter, warmth and dignity to survivors of more than 200 disasters in over 90 countries. ShelterBox instantly responds to earthquake, volcano, flood, hurricane, cyclone, tsunami or conflict by delivering boxes of aid and other supplies. Each iconic green ShelterBox contains a disaster relief tent for an extended family, stove, blankets and water filtration system, among other tools for survival. ShelterBox’s American affiliate, ShelterBox USA, is headquartered in Sarasota, Fla.
To learn more: http://www.shelterboxusa.org/index.php
