Red Cross Continues to Assist Areas Hit Hard By Tornadoes

After a number of cities had been hit Sunday evening by extreme climate, the Pink Cross has been on the scene serving to the individuals most affected.

The tornadoes might have handed however for a lot of, the rebuilding course of is simply starting.  

Information 9 spoke to the Catastrophe Program supervisor for the Pink Cross who mentioned tons of of houses throughout our state sustained some degree of injury.  

They need individuals to know they’re there for Oklahoma earlier than, throughout, and after disasters.   

“One factor to know is there’s that quick stage, however there might be an extended restoration for some people and simply understanding that there could also be wants for some time out and never simply at this quick time,” mentioned Mary Jane Coffman, the Catastrophe Program Supervisor for the Pink Cross.  

The Pink cross surveyed harm the morning after the tornadoes hit. They’re persevering with to drive via laborious hit neighborhoods handing out cleansing provides. 

Coffman mentioned Norman, Cheyenne and Shawnee noticed probably the most harm.  

“At this level there are as much as nearly 500 houses that now we have assessed for harm to some degree or one other. That could possibly be anyplace from comparatively minor, the place somebody could possibly be lacking shingles that form of factor, to sadly these houses which might be mainly destroyed,” mentioned the Catastrophe Program Supervisor.  

These within the cleansing part are warned to take action with warning. It’s a good suggestion to put on long-sleeves, use gloves, and examine instruments and home equipment earlier than utilizing them.  

“Additionally, in case you’re having others come and assist, that you’re guaranteeing that it’s somebody who’s respected, somebody you may belief and that form of factor,” she mentioned.  

When you nonetheless want cleansing provides, you may attain out to the Pink Cross by calling them at 1-800-RED-CROSS or going to their web site.