Saturday, March 15th 2025, 7:20 am
People across Oklahoma are dealing with the effects of Friday's intense wind and raging wildfires. Communities from western Oklahoma to the northeastern part of the state are under evacuation orders. 2 people were burned in Lincoln County in a grass fire. Crews continue to battle flames even as winds are expected to die down.
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The American Red Cross has set up the following shelters for Oklahomans affected by Friday's wildfires.
Case Community Center
Payne County Fairgrounds Community Building
Luther Community Center
Grand Casino Grand Eagle Room
Crosspointe Church
Little Axe Rec Center
Lincoln County Fairgrounds
Vici Community Center
Stillwater Community Center
Luther Community Center
Charter Oak Elem
Stillwater Church of Christ
Stillwater High School
Sunnybrook Christian
Community Church
Senior Activity Center
During a disaster or emergency, you can rely on Red Cross shelters for:
Oklahomans can access these services even if they don't need a place to sleep. Anyone with a disaster-related need can visit the shelter to learn about available resources. Everyone is welcome at a Red Cross shelter, and all disaster assistance is free. The Red Cross helps all those in need, regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation or citizenship status.
The Red Cross does not require people to show any identification to enter a Red Cross shelter; they may just state their name and where they were living before the disaster. The Red Cross is also committed to helping people with a wide range of needs, including people with disabilities and mental illnesses, whether they are children or seniors
Emergencies can happen suddenly, and you may not have time to pack. Your safety is most important – grab your loved ones and get out of harm’s way! However if you do have time to pack, please consider these tips.
Red Cross disaster workers are also supporting firefighters and other first responders as they work to keep communities safe. They are fulfilling requests for nearly 600 meals for first responders so far.
If your community is under threat from wildfires, but you have not received orders to evacuate, it is important to pay attention to your surroundings.
Safety basics:
Clean up safely:
Tips to stay healthy:
Take care of yourself:
After a disaster, people are incredibly generous and ask how they can help. Financial donations are the quickest and best way to support people impacted by disasters.
Financial donations to the Red Cross help provide shelter, meals, relief supplies, comfort, financial assistance, and other support to those in need after disasters. You can donate by visiting redcross.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or texting DONATE to 90999.
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