How to Help MA Tornado Victims

The Red Cross provides response services to people in Central and Western Massachusetts 7 days a week, 24 hours a day through our local chapter Community Offices.

Your local Red Cross Chapter is committed to meeting the humanitarian needs of the people in your area, be it in disaster preparedness, disaster relief, first aid and CPR training, or disease prevention. You can help support your local chapter programs and services through a gift to your local Red Cross chapter.

WAYS TO HELP:

-- Call Red Cross at: 800 733-2767
-- Go to Redcross.org
-- Text 'Red Cross' to 90999 and donate $10

HOW RED CROSS IS HELPING:

-- Mobile Feeding (victims & workers)
-- Open Shelters
-- Offering Emotional Support

Springfield Office: American Red Cross
Pioneer Valley Chapter
506 Cottage Street
Springfield, MA 01104
Phone: (413) 737-4306
Fax: (413) 785-0929

Business Hours: Mon- Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm

Emergency Communication Service for the Armed Forces (SAF) 1-888-737-4306

Northampton Office: American Red Cross
125 State St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Phone: (413) 584-8887

DONATE AT LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS:

Fire departments across the state are also collecting crucial supplies for tornado victims. The most needed items include:

--Water
--Blue tarps
--Flashlights
--Batteries
--Glow sticks
--Bungee cords and ropes

Donations can be dropped off at your local fire station.

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