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How Carrollwood Can Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims

The tornado struck on Monday afternoon.

After a 2-mile wide tornado sliced through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore, killing dozens in its path, the American Red Cross is accepting donations for those affected by the tragedy.

Carrollwood and Northdale residents who want to help can check out the following options from Janet McGuire, spokeswoman for the American Red Cross Tampa chapter:

  • To donate online, go to www.redcross.org.
  • Text "REDCROSS" to 90999. A donation will be charged to your phone bill.
  • Stop by the American Red Cross at 3310 W. Main in Tampa.

Click here for a list of other organizations offering assistance.

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