4-year-old Devion Hambrick’s eagerness to help his family characterizes the collaborative spirit of Moore, Oklahoma, in the aftermath of the tornado. Wearing his father’s work gloves, Devion spends all day helping to clear debris from the front yard. Oklahoma residents actively partake to help their friends, neighbors and even strangers. Talia Frenkel/American Red Cross

Resident Richard Damron picks up food from a Red Cross disaster relief vehicle in his neighborhood to bring home to his family. While Damron will not have a traditional family dinner around the dining table tonight, he expresses gratitude at being able to still enjoy a warm meal with his family. Talia Frenkel/American Red Cross

4-year-old Devion Hambrick’s eagerness to help his family characterizes the collaborative spirit of Moore, Oklahoma, in the aftermath of the tornado. Wearing his father’s work gloves, Devion spends all day helping to clear debris from the front yard. Oklahoma residents actively partake to help their friends, neighbors and even strangers. Talia Frenkel/American Red Cross

Red Cross volunteer Angela Clemins hugs Moore resident Donna Giedrocz. Giedrocz has spent the day clearing debris from her home and expresses gratitude at the warm meal Clemins has brought her. Talia Frenkel/American Red Cross

Robert Jones, an 80-year-old resident of Oklahoma City, shines his lantern on the remains of his home. This marks the third time Jones’ house has been struck by a tornado. Oklahoma residents like Jones have become familiar with the Red Cross being first to respond to emergencies with food, shelter and counsel. Talia Frenkel/American Red Cross

A Red Cross worker assesses the destruction inflicted upon Moore, Oklahoma. Talia Frenkel/American Red Cross

The remains of a home in the aftermath of the tornado. Former residents can take refuge in one of the several Red Cross shelters around the area. Talia Frenkel/American Red Cross

Red Cross volunteer Angela Clemins delivers lunches to workers near a destroyed Moore shopping center. Angela spends her full day’s work scouting for residents and volunteers who are in need of a meal and an uplifting smile. Talia Frenkel/American Red Cross

A Red Cross volunteer assesses the devastation caused by the tornado. The Red Cross has responded to the needs of residents by opening shelters throughout the Oklahoma City area, as well as dispatching a team of emergency response vehicles. Talia Frenkel/American Red Cross

4-year-old Devion Hambrick wears a pair of his father’s work gloves as he clears debris and helps his family recover with a never-ending grin. Talia Frenkel/American Red Cross

The Heart of Oklahoma Chapter brings much needed supplies like water and food to community members without water, power and homes. Jason Colston/American Red Cross

A Red Cross worker surveys the damage caused by the massive tornado. Jason Colston/American Red Cross

Red Cross volunteers Doris Baker (left) and Tiffany Stuhr (right) from Oklahoma help distribute supplies in the affected communities. Jason Colston/American Red Cross

Red Cross volunteers Doris Baker (left) and Tiffany Stuhr (right) from Oklahoma help distribute supplies in the affected communities. Jason Colston/American Red Cross

Gail J. McGovern, President and CEO of the American Red Cross, visits operations at First Baptist Church of Moore. She plans on visiting several affected locations in Oklahoma, ensuring that Red Cross operations are effectively aiding residents as much as possible. Talia Frenkel/American Red Cross