#OpOK Rural Area TOOLKIT

#OpOK RURAL AREA TOOLKIT:

Mention @OpOKRelief with updates using #Rural to advise updates to this paste.

ESPANOL: http://pastebin.com/94FVnzcr

This paste is the latest information on Rural area damage and ways to help outside Moore, in places like Newcastle, Wellston, Luther, Shawnee and Carney. All these cities were heavily damaged but are rural, so get less attention.


URGENT: We are looking for sites that need resupply, we have two inbound semi-trucks and two additional groups of supplies coming in large trucks through the weekend. If anyone knows of a site that needs resupply, or if you are such a site contact @opokrelief on twitter or Email: OpOKRelief@interoccupy.net

We need at least one site with a FORKLIFT. THIS IS NOT OPTIONAL IT IS NECESSARY. So, please, if you have a space that can forklift these things, let us know. Contact @opokrelief on twitter or Email: OpOKRelief@interoccupy.net


**********INTERNET TOOLKIT:**************
CRISIS MAP: http://google.org/crisismap/2013-oklahoma-tornado use this map to plan and coordinate on the ground relief efforts. VERIFY with emergency services and volunteer coordinators, and do not venture into these areas alone.

Reminder: If you know anyone deaf, or hard of hearing, contact FEMA to get them an interpreter for filing claims/other crisis relief.

***************ESPANOL: http://pastebin.com/94FVnzcr *****************************************



*************BLOOD:************
OKLAHOMA BLOOD INSTITUTE

Donors to the Oklahoma Blood Institute provide every drop of blood needed by patients in all metro-Oklahoma City hospitals and 140 others across the state. Anyone 16 years or older and in good health can generally donate blood. Those with O-negative and Rh-negative blood types are most needed.

Locations of donor centers and mobile blood drives can be found at www.obi.org.

Additionally, 10 casinos in the Oklahoma City metro area will host blood drives later this week:

Lucky Star Casino, Concho: 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday
Sugar Creek Casino: 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday
FireLake Bowling Center: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday
Grand Casino: 1 to 6 p.m. Friday
Lucky Star Casino, Clinton: 1 to 6 p.m. Friday
Remington Park Racetrack & Casino: Noon to 5 p.m. Friday
Kickapoo Casino: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
Newcastle Casino: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday



*****NEWCASTLE*******
 A donation center has been opened at Red Door Homes at 2301 N. Main Street in Newcastle for tornado victims. Accepting supplies and food.


*******LITTLE AXE/NEWALLA:*************************************************************

Moore, OK is pounded with supplies & resources, OUTLYING AREAS are desperate for supplies. If you would like to really make a difference TODAY, here's how you can help:

Unconfirmed reports of native/tribal areas being ignored or passed over. We doubt malicious intent, but still, native communities are often ignored for various reasons, especially being in outlying affected areas. If you can provide numbers/access points for donations to native and indigenous peoples and tribes in the tornado affected areas, please contact @OpOKRelief

Little Axe/Newalla Donations:
AST Tribal Resource Center
1970 156th Ave NE,
Norman, OK 73026
405-364-7298


They need:
WATER*** Most urget request
VOLUNTEERS
Shovels
Rakes
Trash
Storage bins
Toiletries
Creamer
Tools
Clorox Wipes
Cleaning Supplies
Tarps
1st Aide kids
Children's Medicine (Tylenol)
Sunscreen
MEN'S clothing
Batteries (all sizes)
Flashlights
Water
Dog/Cat Food
Rain Gear (boots, parkas, etc)

#OpOK



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URGENT: We are looking for sites that need resupply, we have two inbound semi-trucks and two additional groups of supplies coming in large trucks through the weekend. If anyone knows of a site that needs resupply, or if you are such a site contact @opokrelief on twitter or Email: OpOKRelief@interoccupy.net

We need at least one site with a FORKLIFT. THIS IS NOT OPTIONAL IT IS NECESSARY. So, please, if you have a space that can forklift these things, let us know. Contact @opokrelief on twitter or Email: OpOKRelief@interoccupy.net





************************CARNEY********************************

Environmental Management Inc. officials were setting up a drop-off at their facility at 5200 NE State Highway 33 in GUTHRIE for items needed in Carney, including work gloves, shovels, rakes, Gatorade and contractor trash bags.

The Red Cross shelter in that area relocated because most people had a place to go.




*****************SHAWNEE/BETHEL:*************************


Sac and Fox Casino (42008 Westech Rd Shawnee, OK 74804) is accepting donations for Dale, Shawnee, and Bethel Acres relief and recovery efforts.

Donations made there will be distributed county-wide.

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SHELTER: Shawnee Athletic Center
1001 North Kennedy
Shawnee ,OK 74801

Shelter Capacity : 75
Current Residents : 5 as of 5/23/2013 12:58 PM
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Shawnee Tornado Relief @ Expo Center:
1700 W. Independence Shawnee, OK 74802-1466



From the North

Take I-44 W
Take the OK-66 exit- exit number 158- toward WELLSTON.
Turn LEFT onto OK-66.
Turn RIGHT onto US-177 S.
Turn left at W Leo St

From the South

Take Hwy 3 West for approximately 47 miles
End at US Hwy 177 N & Leo St.

From the East

Take I-40 W toward OKLA. CITY
Take the OK-3E/KICKAPOO ST exit- exit number 185-
Turn LEFT onto OK 3E/N KICKAPOO ST. Continue to follow N KICKAPOO ST.
Turn RIGHT onto US-270 BL W/KICKAPOO SPUR.
Merge onto US-177 N/US-270 W/OK 3W W.
End at US HWY 177 N & W INDEPENDENCE ST

From the West:

Go East on I-40 toward FT. SMITH.
Merge onto US-177 S/US-270 E/OK 3W E via exit number 181 toward SHAWNEE.
Make a U-TURN at W WALLACE ST onto US-177 N/US-270 W/OK 3W W.
End at US Hwy 177 N & W Independence St.




**********LINCOLN COUNTY/WELLSTON:********
The Lincoln County Office of Emergency Management along with the Wellston Emergency Management Office and the City of Carney are humbled by the outpouring of support from fellow Oklahomans wanting to help following Sunday’s tornadoes in that area.

Officials respectfully ask that at this time donations be limited to the items listed below as these are the needs that have been identified at this time:

• Sunscreen;
Bug Spray;
Batteries (all sizes);
Ball caps;
First aid kits/supplies;
Tarps;
Plastic storage containers with lids;
Flashlights;
Non-perishable snack foods.









****************OKC**************

FEED THE CHILDREN

Feed The Children has established five locations in Oklahoma City to accept donations that will aid victims of the Moore tornado.

Feed The Children McCormick Distribution Center,  29 N. McCormick
First  Baptist Church, 1201 N. Robinson
KOCO-TV, 1300 East Britton Road
Faith Tabernacle Church,  I-40 and Portland,
TLC Garden Center, 105 West Memorial Road
Items that will be accepted at these locations are diapers, canned goods, non-perishable food and snack items, water and sports drinks. Cash donations are also welcome.

Feed The Children is coordinating with other organizations and with authorities to deliver disaster supplies as requests for aid are received. Water and lasagna has already been delivered to the American Red Cross and Salvation Army to help with hydration and meal preparation for first responders.

Cash donations to help with relief efforts can also be made by phone at 800-627-4556, online at www.feedthechildren.org/disaster, or by texting “DISASTER” to 80888.






*****************CHURCHES*****************


Here’s a brief list of churches and ministries accepting donations. We will post updates as we get them.

Churches:

• Oakcrest Church of Christ, 1111 SW 89th Street, Oklahoma City. (405) 631-5534. The church has set up a shelter for storm victims and is receiving relief supplies. (See minister Ben Glover’s interview with Fox News.)

• Memorial Road Church of Christ, 2221 E Memorial Road, Edmond, Okla. (405) 478-0166. The church has set up a donations page and is coordinating relief teams for tornado-hit areas across the state.

• Capitol Hill Church of Christ, 2801 S. Robinson, Oklahoma City, is setting up a non-emergent medical station for those who need medications replaced, have minor injuries or need triage for more major injuries.

Ministries:

• Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort. This Nashville, Tenn.-based ministry has sent a relief shipment to the Lakeview Church of Christ in Shawnee, Okla., to assist with relief efforts there.

• Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team. This ministry has representatives on the way to Moore to assess needs. The ministry plans to work with the Oakcrest Church of Christ.

• Disaster Assistance CoC, supported by Churches of Christ, is sending a representative to Moore to assess needs. The ministry continues to serve meals to volunteers and people in need in the disaster-hit Texas cities of West and Cleburne.

• WFR Relief Ministries. This ministry of the White’s Ferry Road Church of Christ in West Monroe, La. (of “Duck Dynasty” fame), also is headed to central Oklahoma to assess needs.




****************OTHER RELIEF EFFORTS***********************

INFO: Feeding Sites and Emergency Aid Station Locations in Oklahoma
On May 23, 2013, the Red Cross will be located at the following sites. In addition, we will be providing mobile feeding distribution through Cleveland and Pottowatomie County.

KITCHEN LOCATIONS and feeding sites
Cleveland County
First Baptist Church of Moore
301 NE 27th street
Moore, OK 73106

Pottowatomie
Shawnee Exposition Center
1700 W Independence
Shawnee, OK

FIXED FEEDING SITES

Moore Community Center 301 S Howard Ave, Moore

St. Andrews United Methodist Church 2727 SW 119th Ave, Oklahoma City

Walker Center Dorm 1400 Asp, Norman

Little Axe Resource Center 1970 156th Ave. N.E., Little Axe

Emanuel Baptist 149th & Harrah Newalla Rd, Newalla

Carney Senior Center 301 Maple, Carney

Newcastle Storm Shelter 801 N Car, Newcastle

Eastlake Elementary 1301 SW 134th, Oklahoma City

Wayland Bonds Elementary 14025 S May Ave, Oklahoma City

Expo Center 1700 W Independence, Shawnee

Shawnee Athletic Center 1001 N Kennedy, Shawnee




EMERGENCY AID STATIONS in Moore: Active between 10 am and 6 pm

19th & West Telephone Rd, Moore

Warren Theater/Lowes, Moore

Wal-Mart Market 4th & Eastern, Moore

Parking Lot SE 34th Rambling Oaks Dr, Moore

I-35 Service Rd & SW 14th, Moore

USPS–SW Corner SE 4th & I-35 Access Rd, Moore

NW Corner of SE 4th & Telephone Rd, Moore

Target Parking Lot SE 19th, Moore

Trinity Church 800 S Santa Fe, Moore




*******************DETAILS:**************************************************************


Salvation Army at KFOR-TV studios (supply drop-off) – Items needed: Bottled water, Gatorade, Wipes, Diapers, Baby formula, Hand towels, Individually wrapped snacks, Work gloves. Financial donations can also be made to the Salvation Army. Text “storm” to 80888 to make a $10 donation.

All Edmond High Schools have drop offs. Edmond Memorial: Clothing — Edmond North: Bottled Water — Edmond Santa Fe: Canned Food

Crawford Family Funeral Service in Edmond is taking donations. Please call 340-2333

OU Equipment at 180 West Brooks in Norman – accepting supplies

Memorial Road Church of Christ at 2221 East Memorial Road in Edmond (405-478-0166)
Net Church of Oklahoma City – donations at our location until 12 noon. Location: 2200 N Bryant, Oklahoma City (405-427-5600)

New Direction Ministries – 10109 N. Western Avenue (405-242-4692)
Choctaw Road Baptist Church – collecting water, diapers, toiletries, snack foods, work gloves, gatorade, sunscreen, baby wipes, hand sanitizer, ibuprofen. PLEASE NO CLOTHING. Between 8:15 am and 4:15 pm Tuesday and Wednesday. 14971
East Reno, Choctaw (405-390-9002)

Mustang Brewing Company Headquarters – Open 5/21 at 7:00 a.m. Several thousand square feet of warehouse space opened up. Will get it to those who need it. 520 North Meridian Avenue, Oklahoma City

Lucky Star Casino, Event Tent — a trailer is set up for donations from 7:00am till 3:00pm Tuesday and Wednesday (Event Tent  on the West Side of the Casino). A cashier will be available for monetary donations. Necessary items,  water, gatorade, non perishable foods, diapers, formula and wipes, hand sanitizer, gloves, trash bags, rakes, shovels, flashlight and batteries, suntan lotion, pre packed snacks. No clothes, bedding or household items at this time, as Red Cross has no storage or distribution center set up for these items at this time. Will be needed in the very near future though. EL Reno, Oklahoma (405-422-6500)

First Baptist Church Nicoma Park - donation and drop-off location

Juice Blendz at 1200 West Covell Road in Edmond (405-285-0133)

The Gate Church is accepting: Water,Sunscreen,Baby Items,Toiletries,Gloves, etc. 7700 North Council Road in Oklahoma City (405-728-7700)

Journey Church in Norman I-35 & Tecumseh in Norman

Culver Electric: filling trailers with water, diapers, wipes, formula, gloves, hand tools, sunscreen, Gatorade, and all needed items on the salvation army and red cross list. 1823 West 20th in Elk City
Zimmer Radio Group: will have a truck/trailer located in their parking lot accepting donations. When one truck fills up, it will be sent and bring in another one to fill. Location: 2702 East 32nd Street in Joplin, Missouri (417-624-1025)

50 Penn Place: Clear Channel station in 50 Penn Place will accept donations at the west entrance. N.W.  50th and Penn West entrance

Calvary Temple Church: open form 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. accepting donations at 1801 S. Kelly in Edmond
Integrity Promo: will accept most anything for families to rebuild and rescue worker relief at 1105 S Fretz Ave. in Edmond

Science Museum Oklahoma: accepting Work gloves, Gatorade, Bottled water, Canned goods, Diapers, Baby wipes, Baby Formula. Donation times 9-5 Tuesday – Friday, 9-6 Saturday at 2100 NE 52nd Street in Oklahoma City
Rose State College in Midwest City: Phi Theta Kappa chapter will be accepting donations for Moore between 9am to noon in the student center. Needed: Bottled water, Gatorade, Wipes, Diapers, Baby formula, Hand towels, Individually wrapped snacks, Work gloves, NO clothing please.

Fusion Fitness and Yoga: If street parking in unavailable then access the alley behind Pawn Plus off of Porter.  We will be able to unload items directly from your vehicle into the building. (405-650-8023)  Located at 323 E Main St. in Norman

Indulge Event Center: Collecting everything to help families directly affected; Hygiene, Tampons, Clothes, Toys. Will pick up and take to any desired donation location not just ours (405-215-9444) Located at 3116 North Portland Avenue in Oklahoma City

Cricket Wireless: 10:00 am to 7:00pm for the remainder of the week.  My team will gratefully accept whatever you can give. 4553 NW 23rd Street in Oklahoma City (405-942-0045 option #4)
Serendipity: partnering with the Salvation Army by collecting donations of water bottles, Gatorade, wipes, individually wrapped snacks, hand sanitizer, diapers, baby formula, hand towels, work gloves, and sunscreen. 13813 North May in Oklahoma City

STAY AT HOME MOMS: Several stay at home moms collecting whatever you want to bring we will be dropping it off at KFOR: 721 South 6th Street in Chickasha (405-222-8022)
Watonga Church of the Nazarene: accepting non-perishables, blankets, toothpaste, etc. today-Wednesday at 9:00 am at East Highway 33 in Watonga

How Sweet It Is: accepting necessary items listed from Red Cross: Gatorade, non perishable foods, diapers,water, formula and wipes, hand sanitizer, gloves, trash bags, rakes, shovels, flashlight and batteries. Please No clothes, bedding or household items at this time. 420 E Grant Street in Pauls Valley (405-238-1522)













We need at least one site that needs resupply with a FORKLIFT. We need this immediately. THIS IS NOT OPTIONAL IT IS NECESSARY. So, please, if you have a space that can forklift these things, let us know. Contact @opokrelief on twitter or Email: OpOKRelief@interoccupy.net