In light of the devastation in Oklahoma, just a brief note to send our condolences to those affected by the deadly tornado.
According to the CBC report, the 320 km/h winds levelled many homes and two elementary schools, giving students and staff just minutes to take shelter. The current death toll is 24, with seven children among the fatalities.
“I tried to hold on to the wall to keep myself safe because I didn’t want to fly away in the tornado,” said a young boy.
“We could hear every bit of it. It was scary,” said a young girl. “After [the tornado] went past, I could see the debris flying over, and it sounded like a train.”
While crews continue with search and rescue operations in what is being dubbed one of America's worst tornadoes, here is the easiest way you can help relief efforts just by picking up your cell phone and firing off a text:
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