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SEVERE WEATHER IMPACTING STATE
The State Emergency Operations Center remains activated due to ongoing severe weather impacts. The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is in contact with emergency managers across the state and coordinating with agencies and organizations including Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, Oklahoma State Department of Health, Oklahoma Corporation Commission, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, Oklahoma Forestry Services, Oklahoma Insurance Department, Oklahoma National Guard, National Weather Service, Tribal Nations, Oklahoma Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, and others.
DAMAGE REPORTING
It is important for residents impacted by the storms to report damages to their home or business at damage.ok.gov. Reporting damage helps state and local officials understand the full impact of the storms and ensures the assessment teams don’t miss any damaged properties. It also helps emergency managers better coordinate response and recovery efforts and can help connect residents with resources.
MASS CARE
The American Red Cross was in Grady County meeting with apartment residents in Tuttle who were impacted by the storm. They will be there on Tuesday morning for intake operations and to assess needs. American Red Cross is also assessing needs in Canadian County.
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief is available on request for chainsaw and cleanup teams. Call 1-844-690-9198 or visit www.okdisasterhelp.org to request assistance.
Beaneighbor.org provides access to local support, including financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help. Search for aid in your area at Beaneighbor.org.
STORM REPORTS
Canadian County Emergency Management reported approximately eight to 10 homes were damaged by high winds in El Reno, north of SH 66 and Reformatory Road. El Reno also experienced downed power lines and tree damage.
City of Edmond Emergency Management reported power outages, three structure fires due to lightning strikes, and building damage to the roof at Oklahoma Christian Academy.
The City of Fairview Emergency Management reported power lines down and tree debris around town, roof damage to a home, and several businesses.
Hughes County Emergency Management reported barns and carports destroyed near Wetumka and power poles down.
Kay County Emergency Management reported multiple miles of road closures around Blackwell due to the Chikaskia River flooding. One water rescue was performed due to a driver illegally driving around a barricade.
Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma Emergency Management reported power pole and transformer damage at their secondary administration building and partial roof damage at their mental health building in McLoud.
McIntosh County Emergency Management reported damage to Eufaula Cove Marina and Jellystone Park at Eufaula Lake.
Pontotoc County Emergency Management reported several power line-related incidents, including a sparking power line in Ada and a downed power line on Manning Road in Byng that ignited a fire, prompting a fire department response.
The City of Tuttle Emergency Management reported storm-related wind damage to the roof of an apartment complex located at 7 E. Bond Street in Tuttle. The damage impacted 14-20 residents.
Woodward County Emergency Management reported a BNSF train derailment near County Road 207 and Highway 412, located east of Woodward and west of Mooreland. Assistance was provided by Mooreland Fire Department, Woodward Fire Department, Woodward County Emergency Management, and BNSF personnel.
**Damage assessments, debris cleanup, and power restoration efforts are ongoing. Please avoid the impacted areas.
POWER OUTAGES
At the height of the storm, there were 83,021 outages. Currently, there are more than 36,000 outages statewide. The majority of the outages are in Oklahoma County.
DIAL 211
For Oklahoma residents seeking non-emergency disaster or health and human service information, please contact 2-1-1. Services are available 24 hours a day by dialing 2-1-1 from your home or cellular telephone. Please only call 911 for emergencies.
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