Here’s how you can help with Ottawa’s tornado recovery

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Where to go to volunteer

• The City of Ottawa is handling the registration of volunteers who want to help in Dunrobin; register at West Carleton Secondary School at 3086 Dunrobin Rd. or email emergencyvolunteers@ottawa.ca.

Where to donate

• Many charities (including United Way, Canadian Red Cross, Salvation Army, the Ottawa Food Bank) have banded together to create a central website to help direct monetary donations
• Salvation Army is accepting donations for furniture, clothing or household items; you can make donations at thrift stores. To arrange pickup donations for larger items, call 1-613-247-1435 ext. 228.
• Kanata Food Cupboard 613-355-9834, 340 Legget Dr., Door #46
• Through Moisson Outaouais, donations of clothing, personal hygiene products and non-perishable food are being accepted and distributed from the former Sears store at Galeries de Hull between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m.
• Food and monetary donations can be made to the Ottawa Food Bank; visit their website for drop-off locations

The City of Ottawa has also opened several support centres for those affected by the storm that will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

O​​fficials from Hydro Ottawa, the Canadian Red Cross, the Insurance Bureau of Canada and other organizations will be present at locations in Ottawa to offer advice.

Here’s how you can help with Ottawa’s tornado recovery