May 2013 Tornado Coverage

Deadly tornados tore through several Oklahoma communities on May 19, 20 and 31, 2013. These are the stories of natural disaster and its aftermath, and of communities healing and recovering.

FEMA Information and Shelters for Oklahoma Tornado Victims

KGOU | By Karen Holp

Published May 22, 2013 at 8:45 PM CDT

FEMA has assistance for individuals and business owners who sustained losses. Apply for assistance by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, or by web enabled mobile device at m.fema.gov. Disaster assistance applicants who use TTY, should call 1-800-462-7585 directly; for those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 1-800-621-3362.

FEMA lists the following locations as shelters:

The New Castle Storm Shelter, 851 N. Carr in Newcastle, OK

OU Walker Center Dormitory, 1400 Asp Ave., At the University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

The Moore Community Center, 301 South Howard, Oklahoma City, OK

Saint Andrews United Methodist Church, 2727 SW 119^th Street, Oklahoma City, OK

Shawnee High School, 1001 North Kennedy, Shawnee, Ok

Shelter accommodations may be subject to availability.

Those with Blackberry, Android or Apple devices may download the FEMA app to access safety tips, shelter locations, and more.