Down -- but not out

note on door

A note on the door at Mustang Flowers on state Highway 152 this morning says: "Due to major storm damage, we will be closed. Plan to remodel and reopen ASAP."

Swinging into action

These groups are gathering donations for residents affected by a tornado that struck Moore on Monday afternoon. We'll be updating this list, so email additional information to events@mustangnews.info

  • Yukon Sharing Ministries will hold a supply drive from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Mustang Homeland at Mustang Road and state Highway 152. Donations will be taken to Southgate Baptist Church in Moore. They are seeking personal hygene items, wet wipes, nail clippers, eyeglass wipes, socks, shoes, batteries, flashlights, nonperishable food and drinks and all kinds of baby items.
  • The Bank of Commerce has established a "Moore Relief Project" fund, which will go directly to tornado victims there. Call 405-256-5110 to help.
  • Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, text FOOD to 32333 to donate $10 through your phone bill, or donate here.
  • Salvation Army , text STORM to 80888 for a $10 charge through your phone bill, or visit their website.
  • American Red Cross, text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation or visit their website.
  • Presidential Boutique at 119 N. Mustang Rd. is selling special "Pray Oklahoma" T-shirts and donating the profits to the Red Cross.
  • Mustang High School students and staff at Lakehoma and Mustang elementary schools are collecting donations for the Moore tornado victims. Remember Wednesday is the last day for classes in Mustang.
  • Businesses and organizations offering drop-off sites include Mustang Christian Academy, Wild Hero Coffee, Bridge Kids Learning Center, Heart Strings Cards and Gifts, Okie Express Car Wash, Serendipity Salon, Hair Razzors Style Salon, Big O Tires and Arbor House Assisted Living Center.
  • New Dimensions Church members will collect donations from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and Thursday as well as Wednesday evening. The church is located at 701 N. Cemetery Road.
  • Lakehoma Church of Christ members will collect donations from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday.
  • First Baptist Church of Mustang has parked a trailer out front and is loading donations today.
  • Canadian Valley Baptist Church workers are collecting donations at their offices.
  • Orange Leaf Mustang will join other local Orange Leaf stores through Friday in donating 25 percent of all Sales to the Convoy of Hope, a charity organization that is on the ground in Moore assisting the response teams.
  • Mustang will hold a community blood drive on June 11 at Town Center. Oklahoma Blood Institute is looking to this drive to help replenish supplies following disaster response efforts.

 

NOTE: Rescue groups are asking for cash donations first, but needed items include bottled water, toiletries, gloves, clothing, Gatorade, diapers, baby wipes, hand sanitizer, anti-bacterial wipes, formula, power bars, sunscreen, cereal bars, batteries, wash rags and towels.

ALSO KEEP IN MIND: Interstate 35 in the Moore area and Interstate 44 at the Canadian River Bridge remain closed. Traffic for the Tuttle, Bridge Creek, Newcastle, Blanchard and Norman areas will continue to be diverted through Mustang along state Highway 152 and state Highway 4. As a result, traffic will be heavier than usual.

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