PITTSBURGH -- Both the Salvation Army and Red Cross are accepting donations for June 17 storm victims in and around the greater Pittsburgh area.

Anyone willing to donate can take the follow steps to help with the relief effort:

Make checks payable to: The Salvation Army

Note 'Emergency Disaster Services' on the envelope and on the check.

Send to: The Salvation Army Western Pennsylvania Division

700 North Bell Avenue

PO Box 742

Carnegie, PA 15106

Donate online via: www.salvationarmy-wpa.org and designate to Emergency Disaster Services.

Donate via phone: 1-800-SAL-ARMY designate to Emergency Disaster Services to the operator

NO ITEMS ARE BEING ACCEPTED

There are three ways to make a donation to the Red Cross local disaster relief fund:

Online via: swpa.redcross.org

By calling: 412-263-3127

Mail a check to: American Red Cross Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter

225 Blvd. of the Allies

Pittsburgh, PA 15222