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Local Volunteers Respond to Oklahoma Disaster
UPDATED: 8:07 AM EDT

A massive relief effort is underway in Oklahoma after a deadly tornado struck Monday.

People across the country, including the NewsChannel 9 viewing area, are pitching in to help get food and water to storm survivors.

Local Red Cross volunteers are making their way to Oklahoma with the agency's Emergency Response Vehicle.

Depend on NewsChannel 9, NewsChannel9.com, Facebook and Twitter for continuous updates on the search and recovery efforts, as well as volunteer opportunities across the Central Plains.