FEMA Supports The State Of Oklahoma After Devastating Tornadoes
Release Date: February 13, 2009
Release Number: R6-09-013
DENTON, TX -- A strong storm system moved into Oklahoma Tuesday, February 10, and combined with unseasonable warmth and moisture to produce widespread severe thunderstorms. The storms developed early afternoon across southwest and central Oklahoma, producing tornadoes in Edmond, Oklahoma City, Pawnee, Wilson and Lone Grove. The National Weather Service rated the deadly Lone Grove tornado an EF 4. Initial assessments show the damage path near Lone Grove is about four miles long and a half-mile wide.
FEMA actions in the State of Oklahoma:
- Three Operations Liaisons in the state Emergency Operations Center to provide immediate support and response to needs the state may have.
- A Senior FEMA Official is in the State of Oklahoma
- Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) began yesterday, February 12, and are set to conclude today, February 13, 2009.
- Carter, Oklahoma and Logan are the counties with the greatest impact.
- PDA Teams are also conducting victim outreach with state and local officials.
- No commodities have been requested.
- FEMA continues to coordinate with Governor Henry and Albert Ashwood, Emergency Manager Director, to address needs and concerns.
FEMA leads and supports the nation in a risk-based, comprehensive emergency management system of preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation, to reduce the loss of life and property and protect the nation from all hazards including natural disasters, acts of terrorism and man-made disasters.
Last Modified: Friday, 13-Feb-2009 15:54:33