Red Cross Gives Oklahoma $48,000 for Storm Shelters

The American Red Cross of Oklahoma is giving $48,000 to Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity to install storm shelters in the homes it builds.

The grant announced Thursday is for installation of 20 storm shelters in newly built homes in communities affected by spring storms in 2013.

The grant covers Habitat homes built for storm affected individuals and families from Jan. 1, 2014, through Dec. 31, 2015.

Habitat homes being built with storm shelters are in Bethel Acres, Carney, Blanchard, Faith Landing near Mustang and in Moore.