Published on May 29, 2019
CALL TO ACTION: How You Can Help Tribal Nations in the Midwest Hit Hard by Tornadoes and Flooding
Unprecedented flooding and tornadoes in the Midwest have devastated tribal nations in the region. The disaster has displaced families, destroyed homes, tribal buildings, and critical infrastructure. Tribal nations are working hard to address the needs of their citizens and repair damages, but they need all the help they can get. If you would like to send monetary donations, supplies, or any other assistance, please reach out to the tribal contacts listed below.
Cherokee Nation
Tribal Contact: Director of Emergency Management Jeremie Fisher, 918-453-5411
Monetary Donations: click here.
· On the right side of the page you will find a drop down box labeled “recipient”. Select “Human Services” to donate to the Cherokee Nation emergency relief efforts.
Tribal Address for Supplies: Please call the tribal point of contact to verify supply needs before sending any items.
Cherokee Nation Warehouse
22361 S Bald Hill Road
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Tribal Contact: Director of Emergency Manager Jeff Hansen, 580-579-2291 or 580-924-8280 ext. 2320
Monetary Donations: You can mail your monetary donations to the following address:
Att: Jeff Hansen
PO Box 1210
Durant OK, 74702
Tribal Address for Supplies: Please call the tribal point of contact to verify supply needs before sending any items.
·If you would like to send supplies to the Choctaw Nation please contact Jeff Hansen and he will provide a specific address for the type of supply you would like to send.
Otoe-Missouria Tribe
Tribal Contacts: Emergency Management/Safety Coordinator James LeClair - 580-723-4466 ext. 142
Monetary Donations: You can mail your monetary donations to the following address:
Att: James LeClair
8151 Highway 177
Red Rock, OK 74651
Tribal Address for Supplies: Please call the tribal point of contact to verify supply needs before sending any items.
Otoe-Missouria Tribe
8151 Highway 177
Red Rock, OK 74651
If you have any question, information, or concerns please reach out to NCAI.
NCAI Contact Info: Kelbie Kennedy, Policy Counsel, kkennedy@ncai.org