In light of the EF-5 Tornado that impacted the towns of Moore, Newcastle, and southern portions of Oklahoma City, the Yale-Tulane ESF #8 Planning and Response Program has produced this special report. The group that produced this summary and analysis of the current are graduate students from Yale and Tulane Universities as well as alumni. Joining us with this report are graduate students and alumni from Boston University’s Healthcare Emergency Management Program. It was compiled entirely from open source materials. Please feel free to forward the report to anyone who might be interested.

1. SITUATION
YALE - TULANE ESF-8 SPECIAL REPORT
OKLAHOMA – TORNADOES 19-20 MAY
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
FEMA
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NOAA NATIONAL SEVERE STORMS LABORATORY
EPA
U.S. HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
ORGANIZATION
AMERICAN RED CROSS (CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA REGION)
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS (DAV)
OKLAHOMA MEDICAL RESERVES CORP
OKLAHOMA VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVE IN DISASTER (VOAD)
SALVATION ARMY (ARKANSAS AND OKLAHOMA)
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
OKLAHOMA
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AS OF 30 May 2013, 1900 HRS EDT
INJURED DEAD
387 26*
MOBILE COMMAND CENTERS
AND CHARGING STATIONS
FEDERAL RESPONSE
HEALTH AND MEDICAL
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
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OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
OKLAHOMA VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVE IN DISASTER
STATE GOVERNMENT
OTHER RESOURCES
DIMRC – TORNADOES
THE CITY OF MOORE RECOVERS
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
FATALITIES
BACKGROUND
VETERINARY SERVICES
CURRENT WEATHER
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTAION
BLOOD
SHELTERS/MASS CARE/
RECOVEY RESOURCES
FOOD SAFETY
INTERACTIVE SITES
FEMA MAP
RED CROSS MAP
MOORE OK TORNADO – GOOGLE CRISIS
MAP
CROWDSOURCING DAMAGE
Most of the storms this evening are expected over south-
central Oklahoma, south and east of
Lawton, Chickasha, Norman, and Seminole. Isolated storms
will also continue early this evening up near Stillwater and
Cushing, producing hail and very heavy rain.
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND FORESTRY
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
SERVICES (ODMHSAS)
OKLAHOMA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY
CITY OF MOORE
CITY OF NEWCASTLE
CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY
CITY OF SHAWNEE
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
*Two fatalities are attributed to Sunday’s
storms in the Shawnee and Carney areas.
VOLUNTEERS/DONATIONS

2. BACKGROUND
MAY 19 – 20 TORNADOES - OKLAHOMA
Between 19-20 May 2013, 10 tornadoes
touched down in Oklahoma, the most
catastrophic one being the EF-5 that hit
Newcastle – Moore.

3. BACKGROUND – MOORE, OK
WHERE: MOORE OKLAHOMA AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES
• START LOCATION: Newcastle/Grady County, OK
• END LOCATION : Moore OK/Cleveland County, OK
WHEN: 20 MAY 2013
• START TIME: 2:45 PM CDT
• END TIME: 3:35 PM CDT
WHAT: On Monday, 20 May 2013, beginning at 2:45 PM CDT for approximately
50 minutes, an EF-5 Tornado impacted the towns of Moore, Newcastle, and
southern portions of Oklahoma City, causing widespread destruction.
• RATING: EF-5
• PEAK WINDS: 200-210 MPH
• PATH LENGTH: 17 Miles
• PATH WIDTH: 1.3 Miles
• DURATION: Approximately 50 minutes on the ground
INJURED: 387 people were injured. The injuries include 148 individuals who
sustained cuts or pierces, 85 individuals who were struck by objects, and four
individuals who were struck by vehicles and/or other large objects.
DEAD: 24 people were killed by the storm. Ten of the fatalities were children.
DECLARATIONS:
• Governor Mary Fallin declared a state of emergency for Oklahoma
• On 20 May 2013, President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for the
State of Oklahoma, and offered federal aid to those impacted in the following
counties: Cleveland, Lincoln, McClain, Oklahoma, and Pottawatomie, with
funding for hazard mitigation measures available statewide.
Path of deadly EF-5 tornadoes (SOURCE: NWS)
Search and rescue efforts in Moore, Oklahoma City, Shawnee and Carney
are complete. Recovery operations are ongoing. All missing persons have
been accounted for at this time.

4. MOORE, OK – BEFORE AND AFTER
SOURCE: GOOGLE CRISIS MAP

6. The risk of severe weather will persist through the Friday night as another upper level wave swings through the plains. The
best chances for severe weather will be across central into northeastern Oklahoma as a cold front slowly sinks southward
along the KS/OK border and a dry line pushes eastward to just west of the OKC metro. SOURCE:NWS – Norman OK

7. Heavy rainfall will be possible Friday night through Saturday
morning. Some localized flash flooding may accompany this
rainfall. SOURCE::NWS – Norman OK

8. SITUATION
DAMAGES:
• Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) and the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have compiled the
damage assessment data for storms that took place May 19-20.
• According to preliminary aerial assessments, the storm impacted 3937
homes, businesses and non-residential buildings in
Cleveland, Lincoln, McClain, Oklahoma and Pottawatomie counties. Of
those, 1248 were destroyed, 452 sustained major damage, and 640
sustained minor damage.
DEBRIS
• Authorities have started clearing debris from roadways and public rights
of way.
• Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
and state Department of Agriculture continue to assist with debris
removal efforts.
• FEMA will pay 85 percent of debris removal costs for the first 30 days.
• FEMA will pay smaller percentages of debris removal costs after 30 days.
• DEQ is working with cities and counties to help develop and implement
debris disposal plans.
• The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation
Service has started efforts to clear widespread timber and brush debris in
rural areas that is impairing water channels, potentially affecting
roadways, bridges and culverts.
SOUCRE:
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SITUATION UPDATE 6
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SITUATION UPDATE 7
FEMA DAILY OPERATIOSN BRIEF 30 MAY 2013
OEM, FEMA Release Storm Damage Assessment Totals
POWER (AS OF 30 MAY 5:30 PM CDT): 1,020
• MOORE: 704
• OKC – NORTH 316
WATER: City Of Moore Assures Residents Water is Safe - More info at
http://www.cityofmoore.com/city-moore-assures-residents-water-safe
OPERATIONS HAVE TRANSITIONED FROM RESPONSE TO RECOVERY
Search and rescue efforts in Moore, Oklahoma City, Shawnee and Carney are
complete. Recovery operations are ongoing. All missing persons have been
accounted for at this time.
PRIORITIES: HOUSING/ DEBRIS REMOVAL
SCHOOLS: Classes at Moore Public Schools have been canceled
for the remainder of the school year. Graduations will continue
as planned
CITY OF MOORE - CALL CENTER TO COORDINATE EFFORTS FOR
VOLUNTEER AND RESOURCE DONATIONS
The call center is the central hub hotline for those looking to donate
time, non-perishable food items, or monetary contributions.
If interested in volunteering or donating resources, call 1-866-484-
3500, visit www.ServeMoore.com or visit moore.recovers.org.
The phone lines are open from 8am – 8pm daily.
Before heading out to volunteer, call the ServeMoore.com
Call Center at 1-866-484-3500 for instructions on where you
can go and how you can help.

9. SITUATIONSITUATION
FOOD SAFETY:
• The Cleveland County Health Department reports numerous food vendors
have set up in the Moore area to offer free food or food for purchase for
residents, volunteers and officials working the areas of
devastation, however, they are finding multiple food safety hazards.
• A check of several vendors found no hand
wash, water, screening, overhead protection, or basic food safety
requirements.
• Health Official are asking vendors to check with the Norman branch of the
Cleveland County Health Department at 250 12th Ave N.E. in
Norman, phone 321-4048, for the process necessary to assure they can
proceed with their operations
PETS AND LIVESTOCK
• Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is working
collaboratively with USDA-APHIS Veterinary Services to continue to
provide support for pet and livestock owners affected by the storm
• ODAFF established a pet triage center at the Home Depot in
Moore.
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SITUATION UPDATE 6
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SITUATION UPDATE 7
LEGISLATION:
The Oklahoma Legislature passed a bill transferring $45 million from
the state’s Rainy Day Fund to the Emergency Fund. The funds will be
administered by the Oklahoma Office of Emergency Management and
used to reimburse local governments for relief efforts related to natural
disasters, including the May 19 and May 20 tornadoes.
Money from the fund will match 12.5 percent of federal dollars spent to
reimburse counties, cities, and towns for infrastructure damages that
occur under a presidential disaster declaration
SHELTERS: 6 shelters open with 310 occupants (as of 7:00 am
EDT, May 30)
• Moore Community Center, 301 S Howard Ave, Moore
• St. Andrews UMC, 2727 SW 119th Ave, OKC
• St. Gregory's University, 1900 W. MacArthur
St., Shawnee, OK 74804,Phone: (405) 878-5100
• Carney Oklahoma Senior Center, 301 E. Maple, Carney, OK
74832; (405) 865-2678
• Shawnee High School Athletic Center, 1001 N. Kennedy
Ave., Shawnee, OK 74801
• Walker Center Dorm , 400 Asp, Norman
GOVERNOR FALLIN APPLAUDS LEGISLATURE FOR PASSING EMERGENCY RELIEF MEASURE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ADDRESSESNEEDS IN WAKE OF TORNADO
EVEN IN A NATURAL DISASTER, FOOD SAFETY MUST BE ASSURED
SOURCES:
FEMA DAILY OPERATIOSN BRIEF 30 MAY 2013

10. HEALTH AND MEDICAL
Individuals who want to volunteer to help with disaster relief
should register on the Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps (OKMRC)
website at www.okmrc.org.
OKMRC is designed to bring together different healthcare-related
organizations and members of the community, including
physicians, nurses, public health workers, and other medical
professionals. In addition, volunteers without a background in
medical training are needed.
MERCY MOBILE CLINIC is providing tetanus shots and treating minor injuries. The
hospital is providing medications people may have lost in the tornado, such as
insulin, inhalers and blood pressure medications. Location: S.W. 134th
St., between Santa Fe and Western avenues, Oklahoma City, OK
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SITUATION UPDATE 6
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SITUATION UPDATE 7
LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS SOUGHT FOR DISASTER RELIEF TRAINING
SOURCES:
OKLAHOMA MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS:
Local health departments are coordinating efforts with the Oklahoma Medical
Reserve Corps (OKMRC) to supplement staffing for various efforts. Over 1,000
new volunteers have signed up with the OKMRC since Monday.
Licensed mental health professionals, certified
case managers or certified recovery support
specialists who would like to assist victims
should call (405) 522-3908.
Training will be held Friday 31 May 2013 at 9
am and again at 1 PM. All of these trainings
will be held at the ODMHSAS administrative
offices (1200 N.E. 13th St., Oklahoma City).
Be sure to bring identity verification, including
certification and license number.
Credentials will be verified.
To be admitted into the disaster
zone, volunteers must have received training
and hold a valid identification badge, which
will be issued by the department.
The training will include a refresher on
psychological first aid, special response
protocols, and an overview of the planned
mental health response.
As volunteers are working in
shifts, participants also will need to provide
available dates and times for deployment.
MENTAL HEALTH
• The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Services (ODMHSAS) has established an emergency response center
within the tornado disaster zone in Moore at the Cleveland County
Health Department, 424 S Eastern Ave. in Moore and provides walk-in
services
• ODMHSAS is also offering services through the Disaster Distress
Helpline, 1 (800) 985-5990. The helpline can provide immediate
counseling to anyone who needs help dealing emotionally with the
aftermath of the storms.
• ODMHSAS is also coordinating volunteer efforts and providing
mandatory training for behavioral health professionals wishing to
assist with services for those in need.

11. MEDICAL SERVICES
CANCER TRETAMENT
American Cancer Society is helping connect patients and
services, get patients to and from appointments, assisting with
lodging for those displaced, and offering information about local
relief efforts that can assist with day to day needs.
Phone: 1-800-227-2345
DIALYSIS
Fresenius Medical Care has a Hotline for people on dialysis, but are
without power. Phone: 1-800-626-1297
EQUIPMENT
JD McCarty Center, Durable Medical Equipment and Oklahoma
Healthcare Authority are partnering with other medical industry
companies to repair and replace damaged or missing medical
equipment, such as wheelchairs
Phone: (405) 307-2800 and ask for DME triage
LOSS/CLAIMS
• Blue Cross Blue Shield - If you carry BCBS insurance and lost any
medications or medical equipment, BCBS will replace the lost
medications or equipment free of charge
Phone: 1-800-580-6202
• HealthChoice: Will review if you have issues related to eligibility
or problems with health, dental, and life claims or benefits
Phone (Member Services): (405) 717-8780 or 1-800-752-9475
Phone (Express Scripts): 1-800-753-2851
HEARING
Economy Hearing Aid Centers and Starkey Hearing Foundation
Are Offering free assistance to those who may have suffered hearing
loss or lost their hearing aids during the storms. The Starkey Hearing
Foundation will provide hearing aids for storm victims; Economy
Hearing will make sure they are serviced and cared for, free of
charge.
Phone (Starkey Hearing Foundation at ): 1-866-354-3254
E-mail (Starkey Hearing Foundation at):
info@starkeyfoundation.org
FREE EYE EXAMS
• Dr. Kenneth Guthrie, 13421 N Pennsylvania Ave., is offering free
eye exams for victims who lost glasses or contacts or had eye
injuries. For information, call 753-9006.
• Eyemart Express is making and donating free glasses.
• Vision Source will host an eye care clinic from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on
Friday 31 MAY 2013 at Graceway Baptist Church, 1100 SW 104.
Glasses and contacts will be available at no charge to victims of the
tornado. Victims should bring their badges that show they're
tornado victims. Volunteers are organizing a variety of eye-related
services for the event.

12. BLOOD
OKLAHOMA BLOOD INSTITUTE
Donors to the Oklahoma Blood Institute provide the blood needed by
patients in all metro-Oklahoma City hospitals and 140 others across the
state.
Presently, the state's blood supply is adequate to meet the needs of
patients in all hospitals caring for victims of the Moore tornado.
Since there is no substitute for blood, the supply constantly needs to be
replenished. 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.
SOURCE:
OK Blood Institute
The Oklahoma Blood Institute is asking people to make an appointment
after June 24 to donate. In turn, they will make a $10 donation in your
name to the disaster relief fund.
MOBILE BLOOD DRIVES
• 05/31/2013 White's Ace Building Center - 603 East
Independence, Shawnee, OK 74804
• 06/01/2013 Forest Baptist Church - 970972 S. 3430
Road, Chandler, OK 74834
• 06/01/2013 Wal*Mart Store #392 - 1349 East Eagle Road
Weatherford, OK 73096
• 06/02/2013 Bible Baptist Church - 226 S. 29th Street
Chickasha, OK 73018
• 06/03/2013 - Wal*Mart Supercenter Tri-City -3300 N. Tri-City Drive
Newcastle, OK 73065
• 06/04/2013 Oklahoma Department of Human Services Grady
County - 1707 Frisco Chickasha, OK 73018
• 06/05/2013 Northrop Grumman - 6401 S. Air Depot Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73135
• 06/06/2013 Corporate Tower - 101 N. Robinson, Oklahoma
City, OK 73102
• 06/07/2013 St. Anthony Physicians Shawnee - 2801 N. Saratoga
Shawnee, OK 74804
• 06/07/2013 Asbury Medical Supply - 3401 N. May, Oklahoma
City, OK 73112
• 06/07/2013 Mercy Hospital - 3705 W. Memorial Suite 901
Oklahoma City, OK 73134
SEE HYPERLINK OF THE LOCATION FOR AVAILABLE
APPOINTMENT SLOTS

13. VETERINARY SERVICES
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry
(ODAFF) is working collaboratively with USDA-APHIS Veterinary
Services to provide support for pets and livestock owners affected
by the storm.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Blayne Arthur, 405-401-3718 or blayne.arthur@ag.ok.gov
Animal Resource Center, Inc. and Cleveland County Fairgrounds
have pet food and supplies that are available to citizens who were
in the path of the tornado. If you are eligible and interested in the
supplies, visit the shelters and present your driver's license so
volunteers may confirm your address is in the affected area.
LIVE STOCK ISSUES:
• ODAFF staff is working to address livestock-related issues.
• Environmental field inspectors as well as other ODAFF and
USDA staff are documenting carcass location and disposal for
Orr Family Farms and others in need.
TRIAGE CENTER
• ODAFF established a pet triage center at the Home Depot in
Moore. The center is being operated by ODAFF veterinarians
and staff as well as volunteer veterinarians.
• Animals found in the affected area are brought into the triage
center where they are documented, given an identifying
number, examined by a veterinarian, photographed and then
transported to one of four cooperating local shelters.
The photographs of the incoming animals are posted on
Facebook to the McClain County Animal Response Team page
and to www.okclostpets.com. Owners are encouraged to visit
the triage center to report their missing pets and to visit the
online pages to determine if their pet has been located.
SOUCE: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ADDRESSES NEEDS IN WAKE OF TORNADO 23 MAY 2013
OKCMETRO AREA LOST AND FOUND PETS
FIND PETS LOST IN THE TORNADO HERE, ODAFF
MCCLAIN COUNTY ANIMAL RESPONSE TEAM (MCCART)
Oklahoma Department of
Agriculture, Food and Forestry
employee Dawn Nestor plots the
GPS location of recovered
livestock. SOURCE:
OKMULGEENEWS

14. FEDERAL RESPONSE
MOBILE REGISTRATION INTAKE CENTERS
4 Mobile Registration Intake Centers (MRIC) are open
DISASTER RECOVERS CENTER (8 am to 8 PM Daily)
• 203 S. Carney St., Carney, OK 74832
• First Baptist Church, 301 N.E. 27th St., Moore, OK 73160
• Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, 1700 W. Independence
St., Shawnee, OK 74804
PRELIMINARY DAMAGE ASSESSMENT TEAMS: Preliminary
damage assessment teams, comprised of representatives from the
state, FEMA and the Small Business Administration, is completed.
ESF and LNO’s
• LNOs & ESFs 2,8,9,13 & DOD are demobilizing; activities being
transferred to JFO
• ESFs & LNOs will maintain contact with state counterparts
SEARCH AND RESCUE: US&R teams demobilized on 23 May 2013
(TX TF-1, NE TF-1 & TN TF-1) MO TF-1 demobilized (5/22)
• 1,708 structures searched to date
• Red Incident Support Team (IST) demobilized on 5/24
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE TEAMS:
National IMAT-White is deployed to Oklahoma City to coordinate
with state and local officials in support of recovery operations.
Major Disaster Declaration FEMA-4117-DR-OK was approved on 20
MAY 2013
FCO: Sandy Coachman is the Federal Coordinating Officer for
federal recovery operations in the affected area.
MOBILE EMERGENCY RESPONSE SUPPORT: Element from 2
Mobile Emergency Response Support Teams are in Oklahoma to
provide self-sustaining telecommunications, logistics, and
operations support elements, to assist in the immediate response
needs and additional teams are being deployed.
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE VEHICLES
8 Mobile Communications Office Vehicles have deployed to OK.
SOURCE: FEMA DAILY OPS BRIEFING_- 29 MAY 2013
FEMA SAILY OPS BREIFING - 30 MAY 2013
JFO
FEMA’s Joint Field Office is operational at Crossroads Mall in Oklahoma
City
FEDERAL STATING AREA :Will Rogers Airport
USACE SME’s is onsite providing technical support for power & debris
removal

15. FATALITIES FROM MOORE, OK
NAME SEX AGE CAUSE OF DEATH
TERRI LONG FEMALE 49 multiple blunt force injuries
MEGAN FUTRELL FEMALE 29 blunt force trauma of head and torso
CASE FUTRELL FEMALE 4 MO blunt force trauma of head
SHANNON QUICK FEMALE 40 multiple injuries
SYDNEE VARGYAS FEMALE 7 MO blunt force trauma of head
KARRINA VARGYAS FEMALE 4 multiple blunt force injuries
JENNY NEELY FEMALE 38 blunt force trauma of chest
ANTONIA CANDELARIA FEMALE 9 mechanical asphyxia
KYLE DAVIS MALE 8 blunt force trauma
JANAE HORNSBY FEMALE 9 asphyxia
SYDNEY ANGLE FEMALE 9 mechanical asphyxia
EMILY CONATZER FEMALE 9 mechanical asphyxia
NICOLAS MCCABE MALE 9 mechanical asphyxia
CHRISTOPHER LEGG MALE 9 mechanical asphyxia
CINDY PLUMLEY FEMALE 45 multiple blunt force trauma
DEANNA WARD FEMALE 70 blunt force trauma of torso
RICK JONES MALE 54 Head trauma, blunt force
WILLIAM SASS MALE 63 Multiple blunt force injuries
GINA STROMSKI FEMALE 51 Multiple blunt force trauma
TEWAUNAROBINSON FEMALE 45 Multiple blunt force trauma
RANDY SMITH MALE 39 Multiple blunt force trauma
LESLIE JOHNSON MALE 46 Multiple blunt force trauma
HEMANT BHONDE MALE 65 Multiple blunt force trauma
RICHARD BROWN MALE 41 Multiple injuries
SOURCES:
http://www.latimes.com/news/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-oklahoma-tornado-list-of-fatalities-20130522,0,5534430.story
http://newsok.com/article/3829508
NOTE: There were 2
additional fatalities that are
attributed to Sunday’s storms
in the Shawnee and Carney
areas.

16. RECOMMENDATION FOR FOOD SAFETY:
• Protect food from flying debris and insects by using screens
in any open food areas.
• Thaw frozen food properly prior to cooking, and cool food
rapidly prior to storage.
• Cook all food thoroughly, serve at correct temperature, and
avoid cross-contamination.
• Use clean utensils to handle cooked foods.
• Wash your hands, dishes and utensils used for preparing
and serving food, with water from a safe source.
• The OSDH reminds food handlers to utilize good hygiene
practices, wear gloves, and minimize food holding times.
FOOD SAFETY
• Processes must be in place to ensure that products and services
do not inadvertently harm or put at risk the very people who are
impacted by the tornado or those assisting the families or those
involved in clean-up efforts.
• One such area of concern is the availability of free food or food
for sale for residents, responders and relief workers in the
storm-damaged areas.
• The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) notes that
while the availability of these food options is helpful for workers
and residents, it is important to remember that even in a natural
disaster, food served to the public must be safe.
• Foodborne illnesses such as E. coli, salmonella, and hepatitis A
caused by improper food preparation and handling practices can
be serious threats to rescue workers and shelter residents. A few
simple precautions can ensure everyone’s safety at this critical
time.
• The OSDH recommends food vendors serve items that do not
require refrigeration and can be eaten without
heating. Packaged, shelf-stable, ready-to-eat foods are the best
option when safe refrigeration and cooking are a problem.
The OSDH said environmental specialists from local county health departments
are on site in the storm-damaged areas to ensure food products offered to the
public are safe.
SOURCE: OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (OSDH)

17. SHELTERS/MASS CARE/ RECOVEY RESOURCES
MOORE
SOURCE: SHELTERS AND MASS CARE
RESOURCES AND RECOVERY TEMPORARY HOUSING
FEMA
Phone: 1-800-621-3362
Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) - Tornado Relief Funds
Details: Grants, capped at $2,000 per household, may be used for housing related
expenses including utility deposits, security deposits, hotel rooms and first
month’s rent. There is no income limit attached to the grants. Residents may apply
at the Multi-Agency Resource Center.
Online information: OHFA website
Phone: (405) 419-8196
Oklahoma City Temporary Housing Search
Housing & Ride Share
DISTRIBUTION CENTERS
Graceway Baptist Church, 1100 S.W. 104th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73139
Phone: (405) 691-1934
Journey Church, 3801 Journey Pkwy., Norman, OK 73072
Phone: (405) 292-2500
Oakcrest Church of Christ, 1111 Southwest 89th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73139
Phone: (405) 631-5534
Trinity Church of the Nazarene, 7301 S. Walker Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73139
Phone: (405) 632-3307
Tide Loads of Hope
Details: Mobile laundry program offering free laundry services to those affected by
recent storms and in need of clean clothes. There is a limit of 2 loads per
family/day.
Online: www.tideloadsofhope.com
Location: Walmart, 501 S.W. 19th St., Moore, OK
Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p
Online: Moore.Recovers.org
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center
Location: First Baptist Church, 301 N.E. 27th St., Moore, OK 73160
Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC)
Details: American Red Cross, Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) and partner
agencies
Location: Westmoore High School, 12613 S. Western Ave., Moore, OK 73170
Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily
DISASTER RELIEF SITE
Catholic Charities
Services: Food, water and hygiene items. In addition, professionals are available to
provide case management and assist with recovery planning
Location: All Saints Catholic School, 4001 36th Ave. N.W., Norman, OK
Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m., Sunday
SHELTERS
American Red Cross
Online: Shelter Locator
• Moore Community Center, 301 S. Howard Ave., Moore, OK, 73160 ,Phone: (405)
793-5091
• Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 2727 S.W. 119th St., Oklahoma City, OK
73170, Phone: (405) 692-4242

18. SHELTERS/MASS CARE/ RECOVEY RESOURCES
LITTLE AXE
SOURCE: SHELTERS AND MASS CARE
Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC)
Details: American Red Cross, FEMA, Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency
(OHFA), Catholic Charities and partner agencies
Location: Little Axe School, 2000 168th Ave. N.E., Norman, OK
Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily
Disaster Relief Site
Catholic Charities
Services: Food, water and hygiene items. In addition, professionals are
available to provide case management and assist with recovery planning
Location: All Saints Catholic School, 4001 36th Ave. N.W., Norman, OK
Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m., Sunday
SHELTERS
American Red Cross
Online: Shelter Locator
University of Oklahoma, Walker Tower Center, 1400 Asp
Ave., Norman, OK 73072
Phone: (405) 325-2511
Absentee Shawnee Tribe Resource Center, 1970 156th Ave.
N.E., Norman, OK 73026
Phone: (405) 364-7298
DISTRIBUTION CENTERS
Journey Church, 3801 Journey Pkwy., Norman, OK 73072
Phone: (405) 292-2500
FOOD/MEALS
Absentee Shawnee Tribe Resource Center (American Red Cross Shelter), 1970
156th Ave. N.E., Norman, OK 73026
Phone: (405) 364-7298
Food and Shelter (Norman)
Phone: (405) 366-0200
RESOURCES AND RECOVERY TEMPORARY HOUSING
FEMA
Phone: 1-800-621-3362
Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) - Tornado Relief Funds
Details: Grants, capped at $2,000 per household, may be used
for housing related expenses including utility deposits, security
deposits, hotel rooms and first month’s rent. There is no income
limit attached to the grants. Residents may apply at the Multi-
Agency Reso urce Center.
Online information: OHFA website
Phone: (405) 419-8196
Oklahoma City Temporary Housing Search
Housing & Ride Share
Food and Shelter (Norman)
Phone: (405) 366-0200

19. SHELTERS/MASS CARE/ RECOVEY RESOURCES
SOURCE: SHELTERS AND MASS CARE
CARNEY
RESOURCES AND RECOVERY
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center
Location: 203 S. Carney St., Carney, OK 74832
Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily
Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC)
Details: American Red Cross, FEMA, Oklahoma Housing Finance
Agency (OHFA), Catholic Charities and partner agencies
Location: Carney High School, Room 5-7, 304 S. Carney
St., Carney, OK 74832
Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily
SHELTERS
Carney Oklahoma Senior Center, 301 E. Maple, Carney, OK
74832; (405) 865-2678
TEMPORARY HOUSING
FEMA
Phone: 1-800-621-3362
Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) - Tornado Relief
Funds
Details: Grants, capped at $2,000 per household, may be
used for housing related expenses including utility
deposits, security deposits, hotel rooms and first month’s
rent. There is no income limit attached to the grants.
Residents may apply at the Multi-Agency Resource Center.
Online information: OHFA website
Phone: (405) 419-8196
Oklahoma City Temporary Housing Search
Housing & Ride Share
SHAWNEE/BETHEL ACRES
RESOURCES AND RECOVERY
FEMA DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER
Location: Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, 1700 W. Independence
St., Shawnee, OK 74804
Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC)
Details: American Red Cross, Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency
(OHFA), Catholic Charities and partner agencies
Location: Gordon Cooper Technology Center (Skylabs and Dining Facility), 1
John C. Bruton Blvd., Shawnee, OK 74802
Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily
SHELTERS
American Red Cross
Online: Shelter Locator
St. Gregory's University, 1900 W. MacArthur St., Shawnee, OK
74804
Phone: (405) 878-5100
Shawnee High School Athletic Center, 1001 N. Kennedy
Ave., Shawnee, OK 74801
Oklahoma Baptist University, 500 W. University St., Shawnee, OK 74804
Phone: (405) 308-7336
TEMPORARY HOUSING
FEMA
Phone: 1-800-621-3362
Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) - Tornado Relief Funds
Details: Grants, capped at $2,000 per household, may be used for
housing related expenses including utility deposits, security
deposits, hotel rooms and first month’s rent. There is no income
limit attached to the grants. Residents may apply at the Multi-
Agency Resource Center.
Online information: OHFA website
Phone: (405) 419-8196
Oklahoma City Temporary Housing Search
Housing & Ride Share

20. SHELTERS/MASS CARE/ RECOVEY RESOURCES
SOURCE: SHELTERS AND MASS CARE
NEWCASTLE
SHELTERS
Newcastle Storm Shelter, 851 N. Carr Dr., Newcastle, OK 73065
Phone: (405) 387-4594
TEMPORARY HOUSING
FEMA
Phone: 1-800-621-3362
Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) - Tornado Relief Funds
Details: Grants, capped at $2,000 per household, may be used for
housing related expenses including utility deposits, security
deposits, hotel rooms and first month’s rent. There is no income
limit attached to the grants. Residents may apply at the Multi-
Agency Resource Centers in either Moore or Norman.
Online information: OHFA website
Phone: (405) 419-8196
Oklahoma City Temporary Housing Search
Housing & Ride Share
Food and Shelter (Norman)
Phone: (405) 366-0200
Newcastle, Okla., -- Part of the community's public building complex is a 7,200
square foot tornado safe room, built with a FEMA grant. According to Ed
Craven, McClain County emergency manager, the safe room can provide
protection for up to 900 people. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

21. MOBILE COMMAND CENTERS AND CHARGING STATIONS
(MOORE)
SOURCE: MOBILE COMMAND CENTERS AND CHARGING STATIONS
MOORE
American Red Cross of Central and Western Oklahoma and
Dell - Residents can connect with family and friends via e-mail and
Skype, manage banking and insurance needs, and access
available crisis resources. The centers are being provided by Dell
as a community service project and will be staffed by Dell team
members.
Location: Westmoore High School, 12613 S. Western
Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73170
AT&T Charging Stations
AT&T Store, 2670 S. Service Rd., Moore
Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-
7 p.m. Sunday
AT&T Mobile Sales Store, 301 S. Howard Ave. (Moore
Community Center)
Hours: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily
Best Buy, 2700 S. Service Rd., Moore
Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 10
a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday
Target, 770 S.W. 19th St., Moore
Hours: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. daily
Wal-Mart, 501 S.W. 19th St., Moore
Hours: 8 a.m.-11 p.m. daily
Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market, 640 S.E. 4th St., Moore
Hours: 8 a.m.-11 p.m. daily
Westmoore High School, 12613 S. Western Ave., Moore
Note: There are 2 stations at this location
Verizon Wireless Charging Stations - Stations are equipped with
emergency phones, Internet access, laptop computers and
charging capability
Red Cross Shelter, 201 S. Howard Ave., Moore
The Home Depot parking lot, 650 S.W. 19th St., Moore
Mobile Support Services for Residents of Moore
AT&T Support
• AT&T provides multiple WiFi hotspots at public
locations – free service for AT&T customers. Locate
WiFi hotspots with AT&T's WiFi hotspot locator
• AT&T is waiving voice, data and text overage charges
through June 30 for customers in the affected
areas, and those customers may be eligible for
special accessory and handset discounts
• AT&T wireless customers in the affected area who
have questions about their service, may visit local
AT&T stores or call 1-800-331-0500
• AT&T is offering free Remote Call Forwarding to
wireline customers who are displaced from their
homes. Customers who have questions about U-
Verse or home phone service should call 1-800-288-
2020
Mobile Support Unit
Location: Best Buy, 2700 S. Service Rd., Moore
Services: Charging stations, emergency
phones, Internet access, bottled water
Verizon Mobile Support Unit
Location: Wal-Mart parking lot, 501 S.W. 19th
St., Moore
Services: Emergency phones, tablets, chargers, Internet
access

22. MOBILE COMMAND CENTERS AND CHARGING STATIONS
SOURCE: MOBILE COMMAND CENTERS AND CHARGING STATIONS
AT&T Charging Station
Location: Absentee Shawnee Tribe Resource Center (American
Red Cross Shelter), 1970 156th Ave. Norman, OK 73026; (405)
292-9770
Hours: 24 hours a day
American Red Cross of Central and Western Oklahoma and Dell -
Residents can connect with family and friends via e-mail and
Skype, manage banking and insurance needs, and access available crisis
resources. The centers are being provided by Dell as a community service
project and will be staffed by Dell team members.
Location: Little Axe Schools, 2000 168th Ave N.E., Norman, OK
73026
LITTLE AXE
SHAWNEE/BETHEL ACRES
Verizon Wireless Charging Station - Stations are equipped with
emergency phones, Internet access, laptop computers and charging
capability
Location: Shawnee High School, 1001 N. Kennedy
Ave., Shawnee

23. ON GOING – NON GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS
• Oklahoma Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster continues
to work with its membership to coordinate mass feeding teams,
debris clean up and volunteer reception centers.
• American Red Cross : ARC disaster teams in Oklahoma have open
shelters. The Red Cross and FEMA continue to jointly lead the
planning and coordination of mass care services, as part of
Emergency Support Function 6 (ESF#6), which assists states in
their planning and coordinating of mass care services, specifically
sheltering, feeding, distribution of emergency supplies, and
family reunification services.
• Salvation Army teams continue to provide food, hydration, and
pastoral care to those affected by these tornados. As of 30 May
2013 The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Service had
provided :
‐ 40,146 Meals
‐ 56,046 Drinks
‐ 43,185 Snacks
‐ 18 Mobile Feeding Units (Canteens)
‐ Emotional & Spiritual Care to 5,121 individuals
‐ 1,052 cleanup kits
‐ 1,472 comfort kits
‐ 9,079 hours of employee and volunteer service
• Team Rubicon, working with the American Red Cross, is providing
teams of volunteers to assist local authorities with road
openings, debris removal, and logistics coordination.
CASH IS THE MOST EFFICIENT METHOD OF DONATING – Cash offers voluntary
agencies the most flexibility in obtaining the most-needed resources and
pumps money into the local economy to help businesses recover. Remember,
unsolicited donated goods such as used clothing, miscellaneous household
items, and mixed or perishable food require helping agencies to redirect
valuable resources away from providing services to sort, package, transport,
warehouse, and distribute items that may not meet the needs of disaster
survivors.
DONATE THROUGH A TRUSTED ORGANIZATION – At the national level, many
voluntary, faith and community-based organizations are active in disasters, and
are trusted ways to donate to disaster survivors. In addition to the national
members, Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin, in coordination with the United Way of
Central Oklahoma, established the OKStrong Disaster Relief Fund to assist with
the long-term medical, emotional and educational needs of disaster survivors.
More information is available at OKStrong.OK.gov. For more information on
how do volunteer and donate responsibly, www.fema.gov/howtohelp.
agency.
SOURCES:
In the Aftermath of the Oklahoma Tornadoes, the Support of Volunteers is Key
SA 2013 2013 Oklahoma May Tornadoes Fact Sheet 30 May 2013
• United Way in coordination with the state of Oklahoma has
established the OKStrong Disaster Relief Fund to assist with
the long-term medical, emotional and educational needs of
survivors. Donations can be made by calling (405) 236-8441
or donating online at www.unitedwayokc.org.

24. ON GOING – FAITH BASED ORGANIZATIONS
• Southern Baptist Convention, working with the American Red
Cross, is providing 2 kitchens to provide meals to disaster
survivors. The kitchens are able to make tens of thousands of
meals a day if needed.
• Samaritans Purse has mobilized teams with equipment to
support debris cleanup, roof tarping, and chainsaw work.
• Mennonite Disaster Service has mobilized Early Response Teams
with equipment to support debris clean up and chainsaw work.
• Catholic Charities USA has been working with the local
Archdiocese of Oklahoma City to provide support to the diocese
efforts. Catholic Charities USA staff aredeployed to support the
assessment and determination of the immediate service delivery
program.
• Presbyterian Disaster Assistance has a team of National Disaster
Response members in Oklahoma City and is providing emotional
and spiritual care for survivors and first responders.
• Adventist Community Services (ACS) are collecting, sorting, and
distributing supplies under the management of ACS Disaster
Response teams.
• ICNA Relief's Disaster Response Services has deployed teams to assist
with disaster clean up. Teams include chainsaw crews to assist to
remove downed trees from damaged homes, remove damaged
household contents and tree debris, and support roof tarping.
• Brethren Disaster Services deployed 2 of the Critical Response Child
Care Teams to provide support to affected families and children. They
will be partnering with the American Red Cross to provide trained and
certified volunteers to set up child care centers in shelters and disaster
assistance centers. The volunteers are specially trained to respond to
traumatized children, providing a calm, safe, and reassuring presence.
SOURCE: In the Aftermath of the Oklahoma Tornadoes, the Support of Volunteers is Key
• Catholic Charities Opens Disaster Relief Site at All Saints Catholic
School, 4001 36th Ave. N.W., in Norman. The relief site will offer
immediate assistance to anyone affected by the recent
tornadoes, including undocumented workers.
‐ Among the items offered at the site are food, water and hygiene items.
In addition, professionals are available to provide case management
and assist with recovery planning.
‐ The All Saints disaster relief site is open every day, including Memorial
Day. Hours for the location are: Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.
to 7 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. In addition, Catholic
Charities continues its relief efforts as part of the Multi-Agency
Resource Center (MARC) at sites in Carney, Little Axe and Shawnee.

25. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
ALL AREAS
Oklahoma Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (Oklahoma VOAD)
Online: www.okvoad.org
United Way of Central Oklahoma
Register to volunteer online
CARNEY
First Baptist Church, 207 N. Carney St, Carney, OK 74832
Needs: Help removing trees and cleaning up debris
Phone: (405) 865-2702
LITTLE AXE
Absentee Shawnee Tribe Resource Center (American Red Cross Shelter), 1970
156th Ave. Norman, OK 73026
Details: Volunteers should report to the resource center
Phone: (405) 364-7298
MOORE
Online Resources
Moore.Recovers.org
ServeMoore.com
Important Phone Numbers
Moore Volunteer Hotline
1-866-484-3500
Serve Moore Volunteer Headquarters
Location: 200 S. Howard Ave, Moore, OK
Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(ODMHSAS) Emergency Response Center
Details: Seeking licensed mental health professional, a certified case
manager, or a certified recovery support specialists. Provide your
name, certification or license number, e-mail and a cell phone number and
you will be contacted by a representative of the agency’s disaster response
team. Credentials will be verified.
Phone: (405) 522-3908
NEWCASTLE
Newcastle Storm Shelter, 851 Carr Dr., Newcastle, OK 73065
Details: Volunteers should report if interested in assisting in clean-up
efforts
SHAWNEE/BETHEL ACRES
American Red Cross Volunteer Application Center
Location: 232 N. Broadway Ave., Shawnee OK 74801
Blue tarps being nailed over shattered roofs to secure homes
in Moore, OK by at Team Rubicon member
SOURCE: OK STRONG - VOLUNTEER OPPOTUNITIES

26. DONATION OPPORTUNITIES
CARNEY
DONATION STATIONS
Submit donations online: http://go.usa.gov/bYvB
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC., 5200 N.E. State Highway
33, Guthrie
NEEDS: work gloves, shovels, rakes, Gatorade and contractor
trash bags
LITTLE AXE
DONATION STATIONS
Submit donations online: http://go.usa.gov/bYvB
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE RESOURCE CENTER, 1970 158th Ave. N.E., Little
Axe
NEEDS: Tents, blankets, sleeping bags, air mattresses, coolers, gift cards to the
local stores or Country Boy or Visa gift cards, shovels and rakes
MOORE
DONATION STATIONS
Submit donations online: Moore.Recovers.org
Go to Moore.Recovers.org, select the ‘Sign In’ button at the
top, and login
Needs: Fence posts, horse fencing (no barbs), strong magnets to
pick up metal pieces in fields or metal detectors to find metal
pieces that need to be picked up. Need volunteers who can
build the fences
Phone: 1-866-484-3500
DESTINY CHRISTIAN CENTER, 3801 S.E. 29th St., Oklahoma City, OK
73115
FEED THE CHILDREN – Feed The Children is coordinating with other
organizations and with authorities to deliver disaster supplies as requests
for aid are received.
NEEDS: Diapers, canned goods, non-perishable food and snack
items, water and sports drinks.
Locations
• Faith Tabernacle Church, I-40 and
Portland, Oklahoma City
• Feed the Children McCormick Distribution
Center, 29 N. McCormick Ave., Oklahoma City
• First Baptist Church, 1201 N. Robinson
Ave., Oklahoma City
• KOCO-TV, 1300 E. Britton Rd., Oklahoma City
• TLC Garden Center, 105 W. Memorial
Rd., Oklahoma City
NEWCASTLE
DONATION STATIONS
Submit donations online: http://go.usa.gov/bYvB
SHAWNEE/BETHEL ACRES
DONATION STATIONS
• Submit donations online: http://go.usa.gov/bYvB
• SHAWNEE FAMILY YMCA,700 W. Saratoga, Shawnee, OK
• AMERICAN RED CROSS, 232 N. Broadway Ave., Shawnee, OK
• SALVATION ARMY, 200 E. 9th St., Shawnee, OK
SOURCE: OK STRONG - DONATION OPPOTUNITIES