After a devastating tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma May 20th, death tolls are still rising as emergency personnel continue to scour debris in hopes of finding survivors. Below you will find information about the tornado and ways you can help the victims.

• The tornado touched down near Moore, Oklahoma around 4pm EDT May 20th, and was on the ground for 20 miles, dissipating around 3:30-3:40pm.
• The estimated strength of the tornado is between EF4 and EF5, ranging between 166 and 200 mph, strong enough to level houses and collapse buildings.
• Death tolls are rising, but official reports vary.
• Residents were warned of the potential for a tornado outbreak days in advance and cautioned to be wary. The warning was issued 16 minutes before the tornado's formation (3 minutes more than average).
• In 1999, Moore was hit by a tornado killing 36 people and causing an estimated $1 billion in damage. The city has been hit in other years as well.

Ways to help the victims of the Oklahoma tornado:

You can help with the relief efforts through many different ways. A list of some places you can donate to are below:

Red Cross: Donate $10 just by texting REDCROSS to 90999. The Red Cross has also set up an online donation page. To help over the phone, call 1-800-RED-CROSS. Connect with the American Red Cross on Facebook and Twitter.

Salvation Army: Donate $10 by texting STORM to 80888. You can also donate online or call 1-800-SAL-ARMY. Connect with the Salvation Army USA on Facebook and Twitter.

GlobalGiving: Donate $10 by texting GIVE OK to 80088. There is also an online donation form for the Oklahoma Tornado Relief Fund. Connect with GlobalGiving on Facebook and Twitter.