Tornado Disaster Relief

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More than 500 IAFF members are located in the path of the massive tornados that devastated Moore, Oklahoma and a number of other Oklahoma cities, as well as several communities in Kansas.

The IAFF remains in communication with IAFF District Vice Presidents and state and affiliate leaders whose members are affected by these storms. Together, we have begun damage assessments, and the need for relief to IAFF members affected by the storm is substantial.

“The IAFF already has resources on the ground to assist members in immediate need,” says IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger. “The most important thing our members can do right now is to donate to the IAFF Disaster Relief Fund so that we can ensure that all of our members affected by this disaster receive financial assistance as soon as possible.”

“With utility lines down and so many of our members out in the field, communication is still limited,” says IAFF 11th District Vice President Sandy McGhee. “As conditions improve, we expect to have a better understanding of the scope of our members’ needs.”

To help speed the assessment process and begin distributing resources, Tulsa Local 176 President Chad Miller is working in conjunction with Oklahoma City Local 157 President Phil Sipe and 16th District Service Field Representative Mike Cordell to assess damage and establish a command center at the Local 157 union hall located about 10 miles from Moore.

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Donate now to assist your IAFF brothers and sisters who need your help.

In addition, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has dispatched several Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams, including teams of IAFF members from Colorado, Texas, Nebraska and Tennessee.

Since 1992, the IAFF Disaster Relief program has provided financial assistance to thousands of members experiencing catastrophic losses following major disasters.

One additional note: Please do NOT self-deploy to the tornado affected areas.

The immediate need is for donations to the IAFF Disaster Relief Fund.

To make a $10 donation, text DISASTER to 50555*
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Please also share this information with your friends and followers through Facebook and Twitter.

Thank you for your generosity and support for IAFF members devastated by these tornados. The IAFF will continue to assess members’ needs and provide email and web updates.

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