Following the Twister

Our hearts go out to all of the people affected by the recent tornado devastation in Oklahoma and Texas. We share your grief.

Here are a few sites that provide meaningful information on the aftermath of the tornado in Oklahoma.

• Oklahoma City Channel 4 – live news feed (include press conferences and news coverage).
• Oklahoma City Channel 4 Live Updates
• The Lede – live updates from multiple sources.
• The Norman Transcript – live blog from Norman, Oklahoma.

To help survivors, follow the instructions on these sites:

• The Salvation Army
• The American Red Cross
• The City of Moore Recovers

However you choose to help, don’t forget to verify that the organization you are donating to is legitimate. It is reprehensible that anyone would take advantage of the suffering of others, but it does happens. Click on the link to read suggestions for safe giving as well as links to websites that will run a check on organizations. Click on the following links to see how tornadoes are created, and to read what you can do to prepare, or what to do during a tornado.