The scenes of destruction and loss of life in Oklahoma City are heartbreaking.  Like all Americans, our thoughts and prayers are with all of those families affected by storms and tornadoes within our region.

If you are looking for loved ones in the affected areas, please visit http://www.SafeandWell.org

Knowing that our community will want to be of help in this crisis, we share the following groups recommended by NewsOK.com.  Please take time to support the relief efforts occurring now.  Thank you.

• The American Red Cross – http://www.RedCross.org
  You can also donate $10 to the Red Cross using your mobile phone by texting Red Cross to 90999.
• The Salvation Army – http://donate.salvationarmyusa.org/uss/eds/aok
• Feed the Children – http://www.feedthechildren.org/disaster
• Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma – http://www.regionalfoodbank.org/
• Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief – http://www.bgco.org/donate
• Oklahoma Blood Institute – http://www.obi.org
• United Way of Central Oklahoma – http://www.unitedwayokc.org
• Tulsa Community Foundation – http://www.unitedwayokc.org