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Volunteers from the Cherokee Nation serve food, donated by Cherokee Nation Enterprises, to victims impacted by the violent tornado that swept through the small community of Twin Oaks Sunday evening. Several homes were destroyed by the storm.

TAHLEQUAH, OKLAHOMA – The Cherokee Nation is currently accepting donations for Delaware County residents who suffered from the recent tornado.

Items needed include; bedding, blankets, towels, toiletries, toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, female hygiene products, kitchen items, pots, pans, plates, utensils, clothing, shoes, socks and undergarments in all sizes, hairbrushes, food, cleaning supplies, shovels, rakes, gloves, trash bags, hats, sunscreen, flashlights, batteries, first aid kits, baby items including wipes, diapers, formula, baby bottles and food, water, smoke detectors, and dog and cat food.

Items will be accepted Friday, March 17 through Sunday, March 19 from 9 -4 p.m. at the semi trailer parked on the west side of the Cherokee Nation Marshal Service Building in Tahlequah. For more information, please contact Tracy Littledave, phone: 918-453-5552.

Related Cherokee Nation contact information:

Mike Miller, Cherokee Nation Director of Communications Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2210) Fax: 918-458-5580 E-mail: Communications@cherokee.org Larry Daugherty, Advertising Manager Cherokee Nation - Public Affairs Phone 918-456-0671 (Ex.2324) E-mail: ldaugherty@cherokee.org

Steven Swogger, Agriculture Liaison Natural Resources Department Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2546) FAX: 918-458-7673 E-mail: sswogger@cherokee.org Bradley D. Peak, Cherokee Nation Natural Resources Specialist Phone: 918-456-0671 (ex.2843) E-mail: bpeak@cherokee.org