The American Red Cross and Oklahoma Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) partners have scheduled Multi-Agency Resource Centers (MARCs) to support Oklahomans affected by recent wildfires.
A MARC brings together public agencies and nonprofits to offer people a “one-stop shop” for assistance and recovery resources and information.
Friday, March 21, 12-7 p.m.
Mannford High School, 219 Evans Ave., Mannford
Saturday, March 22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
First United Methodist Church of Stillwater, 400 W Seventh St., Stillwater
Sunday, March 23, 12-7 p.m.,
Logan County Fairgrounds, 215 Fairgrounds Road, Guthrie
Monday, March 24, 12-7 p.m.
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Resource Center, 1970 156th Ave. NE, Norman
Anyone affected by the wildfires can visit a MARC. Please bring proof of address. Assistance is always available by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
The American Red Cross is currently reaching out to wildfire survivors to discuss their eligibility for financial assistance. Visit rdcrss.org/OKWildfires to learn more
RELIEF OPERATION STATUS Over 80 trained Red Cross disaster workers are on the ground. We’re working with emergency management officials and partners across Oklahoma to support community needs and help residents recover.
Three shelters are currently open:
- Luther Community Center, 18120 Hog Back Road, Luther
- Payne County Fairgrounds Community Building, 4518 Expo Circle E, Stillwater
- First Methodist Church of Mannford, 100 Greenwood E Ave., Mannford
The Red Cross has provided over 270 overnight shelter stays to date. Together with our partners, we have served over 8,000 meals and snacks to residents and first responders.
Red Cross disaster workers have assessed damage to nearly 460 homes. Of those, 370 homes were either destroyed or suffered major damage.
The Red Cross is assisting people in their recovery. Caseworkers have opened almost 60 cases, serving 85 people with recovery support, including financial assistance, replacement of eyeglasses and other medical needs like prescriptions. They are also working with shelter residents to help them find long-term places to stay.
Teams are in communities to distribute emergency supplies. To date, 560 relief items including comfort kits and other supplies have been provided to people in need and 60 total households have been served.
HOW TO HELP Families need support today. Please click, text, or call to support Red Cross Disaster Relief and help people affected by disasters like wildfires, storms, and countless other crises. Visit redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
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