Citizen Potawatomi Nation opens distribution site to help tornado victims

The Citizen Potawatomi Nation has opened a distribution site to help the victims of the May 19 and 20 tornadoes in Oklahoma.

Oklahomans needing assistance may call 405-598-0797 to make an appointment. You must make the appointment from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. After hours pickup will be available by appointment.

“We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support from around the nation and thankful that we can help our community,” said Margaret Zientek, Citizen Potawatomi Nation. “These items will go so far in assisting tornado victims move forward from this tragedy.”

Items available include toiletries, baby items, water, food, clothing and debris removal equipment.

CPN is also working with federal agencies and other tribes to assist Native Americans in need, please contact CPN E&T/Social Services at 405-598-0797 for additional assistance that may be available.