How to help the storm victims across the south

UNDATED -- Deadly tornadoes blasted through the southern United States this past week causing severe damage and numerous deaths.

Here are a few ways you can help:

-- The Red Cross is sending disaster workers, meals, equipment and blood to the areas hit hard by the tornadoes. To make a donation visit http://www.redcross.com/, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or text "RED CROSS" to 90999. Contributions may also be sent to local American Red Cross chapters or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013.

-- The Salvation Army is providing food, drinks, and spiritual support to storm survivors. To donate, call 1-800-SAL-ARMY and designate "April 2011 Tornado Outbreak" or text "GIVE" to 80888. Checks can be sent to The Salvation Army Disaster Relief, P.O. Box 100339, Atlanta, GA 30384-0339. Please designate "April 2011 Tornado Outbreak."

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