Ardmore, OK– The Salvation Army of Ardmore, Oklahoma arrived on the scene at 1:00 AM in the town of Tushka, Oklahoma where a devastating tornado touched down causing tremendous damage and fatalities. The Salvation Army is coordinating efforts with Emergency Management and other responders to ensure the need is met.
Also on the scene is Captain Rick Swartz from McAlester as well as the mobile feeding unit and trailer from Ardmore. The second shift is now on the scene to relieve those who worked through the night. 200 persons were served throughout the evening. Sandwiches, hot and cold drinks, and other snacks are being provided.
Major Jeff Daniel is the Incident Commander. He is assessing the situation but reporting there is quite a bit of damage. Major Daniel states “we will be on the scene as long as necessary to ensure the needs are met.” Other Salvation Army teams are being contacted to set up relief teams and bring in additional units if needed.
Financial donations are needed to support disaster relief efforts. The Salvation Army asks those who want to help to visit www.salvationarmyusa.orgor call 1-800-SAL-ARMY and designate AOK Division Tushka Tornado. Monetary donations will ensure The Salvation Army can meet the most immediate needs of those impacted by disaster. Donations can also be mailed to: The Salvation Army, PO Box 1482, Ardmore, OK 73402.
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The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for 130 years in the United States. Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. 82 cents of every dollar spent is used to carry out those services in 5,000 communities nationwide. For more information, go to www.salvationarmyusa.org.
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