May 2003 Oklahoma Tornadoes

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This Emergency Communications vehicle was brought in from Phoenix, AZ to provide advanced communication support for the job headquarters located in Norman, OK.
May 2003 Oklahoma City, OK Tornadoes
May 2003 Oklahoma City, OK Tornadoes
FedEx driver Mark Fowler delivers supplies to the job headquarters in Norman, OK as James Wilson, Red Cross logistics volunteer from Jackson, MS receives the order. May 2003 Oklahoma City, OK Tornadoes
James Wilson of Jackson, Mississippi takes a package from Red Cross logistics volunteer John Tryon from Mullan, Idaho. FedEx donates shipping to the American Red Cross during national disasters. May 2003 Oklahoma City, OK Tornadoes
May 2003 Oklahoma City, OK Tornadoes
Nextel Communications donated 100 cellphones to the Oklahoma disaster relief operation. Denise Gilliam of the American Red Cross-- May 2003 Oklahoma City, OK Tornadoes
Krispy Kreme donated doughnuts to the disaster relief efforts, much to the delight of Gary "sluds" Larson (retired police officer) of the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter, American Red Cross. May 2003 Oklahoma City, OK Tornadoes
Michael Eckhoff and Rachael Maurer of Moore, Oklahoma receive assistance from Red Cross family service volunteer Frances Davis of Helena, Montana at the Red Cross Service Center in Moore. The roof was blown off Michael's and Rachael's apartment, and the building was subsequently condemed. May 2003 Oklahoma City, OK Tonadoes
Michael Eckhoff and Rachael Maurer of Moore, Oklahoma receive assistance from Red Cross family service volunteer Frances Davis of Helena, Montana at the Red Cross Service Center in Moore. The roof was blown off Michael's and Rachael's apartment, and the building was subsequently condemed. May 2003 Oklahoma City, OK Tonadoes
Michael and Sarah Collum's home was destroyed in Oklahoma City. Sarah is due in October with their first child and has been busy decorating the baby's new room -- all of which was destroyed when the tornado hit. Red Cross family service volunteer Joyce Koehler of Mooresville, North Carolina works with them to obtain Red Cross assistance. May 2003 Oklahoma City, OK Tornadoes
Michael and Sarah Collum's home was destroyed in Oklahoma City. Sarah is due in October with their first child and has been busy decorating the baby's new room -- all of which was destroyed in the tornado. May 2003 Oklahoma City, OK Tornadoes
Pascal Quintero and his two children, Andrew, age 11 and Amanda, age 9 meet with Americorp/Red Cross volunteer Nay-Nay Bullock of Washington, DC in the Moore Red Cross Service Center. May 2003 Oklahoma City, OK Tornadoes
Pascal Quintero and his daughter Amanda, age 9 meet with Americorp/Red Cross volunteer Nay-Nay Bullock of Washington, DC in the Moore Red Cross Service Center. May 2003 Oklahoma City, OK Tornadoes
Pascal Quintero and his daughter Amanda, age 9 meet with Americorp/Red Cross volunteer Nay-Nay Bullock of Washington, DC in the Moore Red Cross Service Center. May 2003 Oklahoma City, OK Tornadoes
Kayla Carpenter hugs her Red Cross teddy bear. Kayla and her mommy and sisters lost their home in the May 2003 Oklahoma City, OK Tornadoes.
Jenna Carpenter hugs her Red Cross teddy bear. Jenna's home was destroyed in the May 2003 Oklahoma City, OK Tornadoes.
Alicia Deskin holds her 6 week old baby, Julia, as Americorp/Red Cross volunteer Halley Boylston of Woodlands, Texas fills out the necessary forms to provide financial assistance. Alicia and her daughters lost their home when the tornado hit in Moore, Oklahoma.
Alicia Deskin holds her 6 week old baby, Julia, as Americorp/Red Cross volunteer Halley Boylston of Woodlands, Texas fills out the necessary forms to provide financial assistance. Alicia and her daughters lost their home to the tornado in Moore, Oklahoma.
Red Cross volunteer Norma Smith from Poteau, Oklahoma holds 6 week old Julia Carpenter as Halley Boylston talks with Julia's mom who lost her home to the May 2003 Oklahoma Tornadoes.
Red Cross volunteer Norma Smith from Poteau, Oklahoma holds 6 week old Julia Carpenter as Kayla Carpenter watches her mommy, Alicia, talking with a Red Cross family service volunteer. They lost their home to the May 2003 Oklahoma Tornadoes.
Red Cross volunteer Norma Smith from Poteau, Oklahoma holds 6 week old Julia Carpenter. Julia, her mommy and sisters lost their home to the May 2003 Oklahoma City, OK Tornadoes.
Red Cross volunteer Norma Smith from Poteau, Oklahoma holds 6 week old Julia Carpenter. Julia, her mommy and sisters lost their home to the May 2003 Oklahoma City, OK Tornadoes.
Kayla and Jenna Carpenter look at their "After the Tornado" coloring books as their mom Alicia Deskin watches. Their home was destroyed in the May 2003 Oklahoma Tornadoes.
Red Cross volunteer Norma Smith from Poteau, Oklahoma holds 6 week old Julia Carpenter. Julia, her mommy and sisters lost their home to the May 2003 Oklahoma City, OK Tornadoes.
Red Cross worker Jennifer Liewer from Glendale, Arizona colors with Kayla and Jenna Carpenter as their mom, Alicia, works with Family Services. May 2003 Oklahoma Tornadoes
Gene Mangum and David Lawton ofThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints present a $50,000 donation to Eric Melton of the American Red Cross for the Oklahoma tornado victims. The roof of their church in Moore was damaged when the tornado touched down on Thursday May 8th in Moore, Oklahoma.
David Lawton and Gene Mangum ofThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints present a $50,000 donation to Eric Melton of the American Red Cross for the Oklahoma tornado victims. The roof of their church in Moore was damaged when the tornado touched down on Thursday May 8th in Moore, Oklahoma.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints donated $50,000 to the American Red Cross for the Oklahoma tornado victims. The roof of their church was damaged when the tornado touched down on Thursday May 8th in Moore, Oklahoma. Left to right, , Rita Dobie (LDS), David Lawton (LDS), Jennifer Liewer (American Red Cross) Eric Melton (American Red Cross and Gene Mangum (LDS).
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints donated $50,000 to the American Red Cross for the Oklahoma tornado victims. The roof of their church was damaged when the tornado touched down on Thursday May 8th in Moore, Oklahoma. Left to right, , Rita Dobie (LDS), David Lawton (LDS), Jennifer Liewer (American Red Cross) Eric Melton (American Red Cross and Gene Mangum (LDS).
Nations bank donated this mobile training facility to the Greater Carolinas Chapter. It is being well utilized at the Oklahoma tornadoes.
Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs) line up at the kitchen to receive meals for their evening dinner run in Norman and Moore Oklahoma.
Meals are prepared by the Southern Baptist Men and loaded into cambros which keep the meals hot. Cambros are sanitized before each use.
ERVs are brought in from chapters throughout the United States to respond to the Oklahoma tornadoes.
Many companies step forward to donate products needed by the disaster relief effort. Donated items can include everything from water to cleanup supplies.
Suzette Johnson and Charlotte Hymel of Schriever, Louisiana brought their chapter ERV from New Orleans to help out in Oklahoma. They are joined by local volunteer Ryan Farris of Idavel, Oklahoma. May 2003 Oklahoma Tornadoes
Moore, Oklahoma was hit hard by a category F3 tornado on May 8th.
Being in an area that has been devestated by three tornadoes over the past several years, has prompted some homeowners to build storm shelters next to their homes.
Moore, Oklahoma was hit hard by a category F3 tornado on May 8th.
Moore, Oklahoma was hit hard by a category F3 tornado on May 8th.
Moore, Oklahoma was hit hard by a category F3 tornado on May 8th.
Being in an area that has been devestated by three tornadoes over the past several years, has prompted some homeowners to build storm shelters next to their homes.
Moore, Oklahoma was hit hard by a category F3 tornado on May 8th.
Moore, Oklahoma was hit hard by a category F3 tornado on May 8th.
Emel Pala, age 2 gets a hug from his new Red Cross Teddy Bear. May 2003 Oklahoma Tornadoes.
Emel Pala is delighted with her new teddy bear friend. May 2003 Oklahoma Tornadoes.
Americorp/Red Cross volunteer Halley Bolston interviews Cathy and Monroe Clevenger of Moore Oklahoma as their grandson Nathaniel Jones watches. May 2003 Oklahoma Tornadoes
Nathaniel Jones of Oklahoma City beams with delight after receiving his Red Cross / Ty kitty.
Gloria Bobb is a Family Service Coordinator who came all the way from Bella Vista, Arizona to help out with the May 2003 Oklahoma Tornadoes.
Martez Garner, age 11 holds his Red Cross teddy bear as his mom Brenda and dad Gregory listen intently about the Red Cross services available to them.
Martez Garner shows off his new friend at the Red Cross service center in Moore, Oklahoma.
Chenoa Brumit, age 2, hugs her new teddy bear as her momTommie talks with a Red Cross Family Service volunteer in the Moore, Oklahoma service center.
Sam's Club donated $15,000 to the Red Cross to assist the Oklahoma Tornado victims. Eric Melton of the American Red Cross accepts the check from Connie Wilkins of Sam's Club as Donna Stidham and Linda Knodel of the Red Cross look on. Sam's Club employees: Crystal Jenkins,Tammy Monroe, Daniel McComb, David Gillis, David McManns, Mark Frencil.
Bob Allep, Vivian Butterworth, Connie Wilkins and Cherie Graves of Sams Club present a check for $15,000 to Eric Milton of the American Red Cross. Sams Club donated the $15,000 to help the victims of the Oklahoma Tornadoes.
Disaster Mental Health staff and volunteers distribute items aimed at lessening the tramatic effects the tornadoes have on small children.
Donald Harris of Moore, Oklahoma lost his home of 20+ years to the May 2003 Oklahoma tornadoes. A Red Cross outreach team consisting of Claire Rabascoe, RN a Disaster Health Services volunteer from New Jersey, David Nunez, Jr., a Family Service volunteer from Texas, Penelope Trieb, a Disaster Mental Health volunteer from New York and Carol Nunez, a Family Service volunteer from Texas come to check on his status and help him fill out his paperwork. Donald's home has been hit by three tornadoes since he's lived there and he said he is going to move to Oklahoma City.
Inga Iler's home in Moore, Oklahoma sustained major tornado damage on May 8th. Red Cross volunteer Carol Nunez of Texas fills out the paperwork necessary to help Inga apply for temporary assistance. May 2003 Oklahoma tornadoes.
Tornado damage in a Moore, Oklahoma neighborhood.
Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs) deliver hot food to individuals affected by the tornado. ERV crews come from around the country and deliver meals and cleanup supplies door to door in the disaster affected area.
Don Moore, whose home sustained tornado damage, gets hot meals and drinks for his family from the American Red Cross. This community has no electricity, water or gas service at this time. May 2003 Oklahoma Tornadoes
Ramona Wilkerson of Moore, Oklahoma gets meals for herself and her husband from an American Red Cross ERV. Many cars were damaged or destroyed when the tornado touched down leaving families without transportation and relying on the Red Cross to bring hot meals to their doorstep.
Reagan, age 4 and who was crying just moments before, becomes instantly happy when presented with Red Cross/Ty stuffed animals. Regan's home was destroyed in Moore, Oklahoma by the tornado and Reagan lost all her toys.
Many companies donated products that are being distributed to the Oklahoma Tornado victims . May 2003 Oklahoma Tornadoes
Many companies donated products that are being distributed to the Oklahoma Tornado victims . May 2003 Oklahoma Tornadoes
As of May 16th, 1385 comfort kits have been distributed by the American Red Cross to tornado affected families in Oklahoma. A comfort kit consits of personal hygiene items -- tooth paste, tooth brush, comb, razor, washcloth, tissue, deodorant, shampoo, lotion, and soap. Many families have lost everything...
Many companies donated products that are being distributed to the Oklahoma Tornado victims . May 2003 Oklahoma Tornadoes
Many companies donated products that are being distributed to the Oklahoma Tornado victims . May 2003 Oklahoma Tornadoes