Help is being made available in the aftermath of the devastating tornado that hit Barnsdall and Bartlesville.
Shelter:
If victims are in need of shelter, they can go to the Osage County Fairgrounds (320 Skyline Drive, Pawhuska, OK) for temporary shelter.
In Bartlesville, the B the Light Mission at 219 N. Virginia Ave. is also being offered as a place to seek shelter, while the Salvation Army has set up a mobile unit at Wilson Elementary School to provide meals
American Red Cross:
Victims can request assistance by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief:
Those interested in making tax-deductible contributions to help storm victims and relief efforts can go OKDisasterHelp.org/donate. If you or a loved one suffered storm damage, you can request assistance on the Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief website.
Veterans Disaster Assistance:
Veterans impacted by the recent storms may be eligible for an Oklahoma Department of Veteran Affairs Emergency Assistance Grant.
405-523-4000
Report Damages:
Residents are asked to report damages to their property.
Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management
Insurance Claims Assistance:
The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) provides guidance for the insurance claims process, and consumer inquiries and assistance if a claim is not been handled appropriately.
oid.ok.gov/consumers/insurance-basics.
405-521-2828