SWOARC on Stand-by

SWOARC is on standby to assist other chapters in Central Oklahoma
with response to the wildfires that occurred yesterday (Thurs 4/9/09).

Fires destroyed many acres of grassland, homes, outbuildings, vehicles,
and anything else in the its path.

Just east of the Dryline in far Eastern Oklahoma, a few tornado's were
experienced. I have not seen or heard any damage reports from the
tornado's in Oklahoma as of yet. I have seen and heard a little from
Mena Arkansas.

News Media is reporting this morning at 7:30 that all fires are out.
Many people in the Midwest City and Chotaw area lost homes.
Several structures we damaged or lost in Stephens Co as well.

Southwest Oklahoma Chapter remains on standby to assist should the
need arise.

For more information, call John at the chapter office 482-5303.

To help those affected by the wildfires, Red Cross needs your help. Make a
donation to the local disaster relief fund at http://www.swoarc.org/helpnow/index.htm