Habitat for Humanity may help tornado victims
By Associated Press on Sep 11, 2013, at 8:59 AM
2013 Oklahoma storms
City Manager Stephen Eddy calls the numbers "amazing" and says rebuilding efforts from the May 20 tornado are likely responsible.
Plaza Towers and Briarwood elementary schools were razed down to the concrete slabs following the tornado.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity said residents who lost their homes during the May tornadoes or had their homes damaged by the storms may qualify for assistance from the agency.
Agency president and CEO Ann Felton Gilliland said the organization is ready to build up to 400 homes to replace those that were destroyed. She said there is also a home repair program available for those who are eligible.
And Gilliland said a rebuilt home for a tornado-affected family will also include a storm shelter.
Residents can learn if they are eligible by calling Central Oklahoma Habitat at (405) 232-4828 or apply online at
www.cohfh.org .
2013 Oklahoma storms
City Manager Stephen Eddy calls the numbers "amazing" and says rebuilding efforts from the May 20 tornado are likely responsible.
Plaza Towers and Briarwood elementary schools were razed down to the concrete slabs following the tornado.
