Resources and assistance for tornado-affected Oklahomans

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Assistance from local and state entities is available for Oklahomans affected by recent tornadoes and severe weather.

Report Damages
Residents are asked to report damages to their property. 
Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management
damage.ok.gov.

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

Additionally, consumer complaints may be filed with the Office of the Attorney General.
oag.ok.gov/consumer-protection.
833-681-1895
ConsumerProtection@oag.ok.gov.

FEMA Assistance
McClain and Pottawatomie counties individuals and business owners impacted by the April 19 tornadoes and severe storms may qualify for FEMA aid. The assistance will help with housing repairs or temporary housing, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest loans for individuals and businesses to repair or replace damaged property, and grants for serious needs and necessary disaster expenses not met by other programs.
 
The approval also includes federal funding to assist municipalities, counties, tribal nations, state agencies, and other eligible applicants in the two counties with debris removal and costs associated with responding to the storms.
www.disasterassistance.gov
800-621-FEMA (3362)

Disaster Assistance
Partners working with the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management are dedicated to the safety and the protection of Oklahoma citizens during a disaster.
oklahoma.gov/oem/programs-and-services/individual-assistance.html
 
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief
Due to high call volume, you may prefer to request assistance online.
Request assistance online or make a donation.
www.okdisasterhelp.org
405-516-4822
844-690-9198

Pottawatomie County Disaster Relief and Volunteer Station
Oklahoma Baptist University’s Green Campus
1900 W MacArthur Street, Shawnee, OK 74804.
To request assistance, or would like to volunteer, email relief@communityrenewal.org.
405-273-1035

Samaritan’s Purse
Debris/tree cleanup and roof tarping. Residents may call for assistance. 
(405) 827-2548
www.samaritanspurse.org   

The Mennonite Disaster Services
Tree removal and mobile home demolition in Cole and Shawnee.
www.unitedwaypottco.org/disaster-relief/

Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity
Free tree work, tarping and debris cleanup
405-476-3943

United Methodist Committee On Relief
https://umcmission.org/umcor/

Salvation Army of Pottawatomie County
(405) 275-2243
http://salvationarmyaok.org/shawnee/
https://www.facebook.com/SalArmyShawnee/

Clothing Assistance
Grace Community Church
808 E. Highland, Tecumseh OK
405-323-1405

Emergency Diaper Assistance
Legacy Parenting Center
405-432-2844
www.legacyshawnee.com

Medical Equipment Replacement
580-364-3554
shelley.gladden@okstate.edu

Mental Health Crisis Hotline
Dial 988


Employment Assistance
Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC)
(405) 525- 1500
https://unemployment.state.ok.us/                

Citizen Potawatomi Nation
1549 Workforce Drive, Shawnee OK
405-878-3854


Food and Supplies Assistance
SNAP assistance is available for individuals affected by severe storms and tornadoes that struck McClain and Pottawatomie counties on April 19.
https://oklahoma.gov/okdhs/newsroom/2023/may/comm05052023.html

Community Market of Pottawatomie County
120 S Center St, Shawnee, OK 74801
https://ourcommunitymarket.org/
405- 788-4957

Life Church Shawnee
Hot lunch served daily.
Available supplies include tarps, cleaning supplies, shelf-stable food, water, baby wipes, pet food and hygiene kits.
5113 N Harrison Street, Shawnee OK
Northridge Church of Christ 1001 E. MacArthur, Shawnee
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.


Legal Assistance
The state’s price gouging statute is in effect for Cleveland, Lincoln, McClain, Oklahoma, and Pottawatomie counties. The Emergency Price Stabilization Act prohibits an increase of more than 10% in the price of goods and services after a declared emergency.

Attorney General Gentner Drummond warned that anyone who violates the Act is subject to facing legal consequences. 
Attorney General Consumer Protection Unit
(833) 681-1895

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Disaster Hotline
(888) 602-8494
www.oklahomadisasterlegalhelp.org

Oklahoma Indian Legal Services
4200 Perimeter Center Dr Ste. 222, Oklahoma City, OK 73112
(405) 943-6457
https://www.oilsonline.org/

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

Volunteer Assistance
Community Renewal of Pottawatomie County assists those wishing to volunteer or needing assistance with volunteer services.
Oklahoma Baptist University Green Campus, 1900 W. MacArthur Street, Shawnee.
communityrenewal.org


American Red Cross of Oklahoma Shelters
Citizen Potawatomi Reunion Hall, 1702 Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee
Noble High, 4601 E. Etowah Rd., Noble
Washington school gym, 101 E. Kerby Ave., Washington

Report Power Outages
Customers can report their power outages on the OG&E website.
Customers can check  outagemap.oge.com for your estimated time of restoration.
405-272-9595
00-522-6870
Text OUT to 32001



Be Wary of Disaster-Related Scams
AARP Fraud Watch Network warns Oklahomans to be cautious when dealing with unfamiliar contractors or insurance claims adjusters.

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• Disaster Scams: Disasters can bring out the best in people, but it also brings scammers for whom others’ misfortune is just a chance to make a fast buck. 

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