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News from Moore, Oklahoma and Moore Lodge #539 courtesy of the Moore Lodge #539 website:

To all the brethren who our watching the news coverage,

 Several of our brethren has been affected by the tornadoes. One of our P.M. Greg Fowler has stained a total loss to his residence, and will be in need of things for the efforts to get things back to normal for him and his family. I will pass along info of what is needed as it comes available to me. Several other brothers can not get their residences due to storm damage and I'm in contact with them as well. Please feel free to contact us through the website and I will post any updates as the come available to me.

Thanks,

Greg Grayson -- Senior Warden

Update: I have been in communication with the master of the lodge this morning. We are working to get information as to what is needed to help our brethren out. I do know that the son of P.M. fowler who is a member of our lodge has sustained damage to his house as well. P.M. Guerrero has been unable to get to his residence to asses the damage if any, I'm awaiting an update from him as it becomes available. We are getting all the emails from lodges around the country, sorry we are unable to respond to each one, but please inform all the brethren to keep an eye on our website for information as it becomes available.

Thanks,

Greg Grayson -- Senior Warden

Update: The following items are needed for members of our lodge who has sustained total losses or severe damage:

Food and water are needed as well.

Clothing:      Mens -- Pants sizes 38-40 and a 30 length, Shirt 1X-2X, socks, underwear.

                  Teenage Boy --  Pants 18-20 waist not sure on the length, Shirts med- large, socks, underwear, shoes size 10 1/2

                  Teenage Girl -- Pants size 1 and shoes 

Donations can be taken to Myrtle Lodge #145 located at 124 S.E. 89th Oklahoma City, Ok 73149

Thanks,

Greg Grayson -- Senior Warden 

News from West, Texas and West Lodge #475 courtesy of the Grand Lodge of Texas website:

21 April

We received an update from West Lodge No. 475. This morning they were allowed to visit their lodge building and check for damages. The north wall of the building was bowed from the blast, there are multiple ceiling tiles down, and photos were knocked off of the walls. There is water damage from a ruptured waterline, a broken toilet and possibly from roof damage sustained in the explosion. The ceiling beams may be bowed and ceiling beam welds appear to have been distressed.

As of now, there are no reports of injured West Lodge members or damaged member property.

The lodge is currently working with their insurance company to appraise the damages.
 

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20 April

We have another update regarding the situation in West.

Brother Scott Burgess, who was injured in the explosion, was released from the hospital on the 20th. His insurance company is making arrangements for temporary housing and transportation.
There will be an open meeting on Monday, 6:30pm at Lorena Lodge to discuss ways to assist Brother Burgess and West Lodge.

Reports are that Brother Burgess has been in good spirits despite the loss of his family’s home and personal belongings, including his Masonic apron and Bible. While he is not in immediate financial need, assistance will likely be needed at some point.

The members of West No 475 have not been able to check their lodge building for damage, but they report that from a distance, it appears to be okay. They are not aware of any member of their lodge that is in need of assistance, but that may change.

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18 April

Brethren, this is the latest news we have from West.

A member of MD Stanford No. 594 lived within the area affected by the blast and is currently in the hospital. His wife, although injured and their children are doing fine but their house was destroyed.

So far, members of West No. 475 have not been allowed survey any possible damage to their lodge building; they hope to be allowed in by Tuesday. We are not aware of member of West No. 475 in distress at this time.

Lodges wishing to contribute money can send checks directly to the Grand Lodge of Texas and mark them for a specific purpose. Individuals can send contributions to the Texas Masonic Charities Foundation, 837 Los Escondidos, Marble Falls, TX 78654