YALE - TULANE ESF-8 SPECIAL REPORT
MOORE OKLAHOMA – TORNADO
BACKGROUND
SITUATION MAP
ESTIMATED POPULATION IN PATH
CURRENT WEATHER
SITUATION
HEALTH AND MEDICAL
Rain chances will diminish each day until Sunday,
then only slight chances will continue (mainly north)
through Tuesday. Strong storms will be possible
once again by Wednesday, especially west.
AS OF 24 May 2013, 1200 HRS EDT
INJURED
377
DEAD
24
BLOOD
VETERINARY SERVICES
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NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WEATHER
FORECAST OFFICE, NORMAN OK
NOAA NATIONAL SEVERE STORMS LABORATORY
FATALITIES
FEEDING SITES
FOOD SAFETY
FEDERAL RESPONSE
MOBILE COMMAND CENTERS
AND CHARGING STATIONS
DONOR INFORMATION
EPA
ORGANIZATION
AMERICAN RED CROSS
SALVATION ARMY
INTERACTIVE SITES
FEMA MAP
RED CROSS MAP
MOORE OK TORNADO – GOOGLE CRISIS MAP
CROWDSOURCING DAMAGE
OTHER RESOURCES
DIMRC – TORNADOES
THE CITY OF MOORE RECOVERS
BACKGROUND
WHERE: MOORE OKLAHOMA AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES
• START LOCATION: Newcastle/Grady County, OK
• END LOCATION : Moore OK/Cleveland County, OK
WHEN: 20 MAY 2013
• START TIME: 2:45 PM CDT
• END TIME: 3:35 PM CDT
WHAT: On Monday, 20 May 2013, beginning at 2:45 PM CDT for
approximately 50 minutes, an EF-5 Tornado impacted the towns of Moore,
Newcastle, and southern portions of Oklahoma City, causing widespread
destruction.
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RATING: EF-5
PEAK WINDS: 200-210 MPH
PATH LENGTH: 17 Miles
PATH WIDTH: 1.3 Miles
DURATION: Approximately 50 minutes on the ground
INJURED: 377 people were injured. The injuries include 148 individuals who
sustained cuts or pierces, 85 individuals who were struck by objects, and four
individuals who were struck by vehicles and/or other large objects.
DEAD: 24 people were killed by the storm. Ten of the fatalities were
children.
DECLARATIONS:
• Governor Mary Fallin declared a state of emergency for Oklahoma
• On 20 May 2013, President Obama issued a major disaster declaration
for the State of Oklahoma, and offered federal aid to those impacted in
the following counties: Cleveland, Lincoln, McClain, Oklahoma, and
Pottawatomie, with funding for hazard mitigation measures available
statewide.
SITUATION MAP
SOURCE: NYT
ESTIMATED POPULATION IN PATH
(SOURCE: NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE, NORMAN OK)
TORNADOES IN OKLAHOMA 19 -20 MAY 2013
Besides the EF 5 Tornado that
struck between Newcastle and
Moore there were at least 7
tornadoes that occurred in the
area on May 19 and 20,
including two violent
tornadoes: an EF5 that struck
Newcastle, southwest
Oklahoma City and Moore, and
an EF4 from east Norman to
Shawnee.
Other tornadoes include an EF3
tornado from northwest of
Luther to Carney to west of
Tryon, an EF2 tornado west of
Prague, an EF1 tornado in
Edmond, an EF1 tornado
northeast of Prague, and a brief
EF0 tornado southwest of
Arcadia.
There was also a tornado in the
Marlow and Bray area that the
intensity is yet to be
determined. Investigation also
continues on a few other
tornado reports received from
Sunday and Monday.
SOURCE: NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE, NORMAN OK
SITUATION
OPERATIONS HAVE TRANSITIONED FROM RESPONSE TO RECOVERY
Search and rescue efforts in Moore, Oklahoma City, Shawnee and
Carney are complete. Recovery operations are ongoing. All missing
persons have been accounted for at this time.
PRIORITIES: HOUSING/ DECRIS REMOVAL
DAMAGES:
• The Oklahoma Insurance Department reports that preliminary
estimate suggests that damages could amount to $2 billion.
• Plaza Towers Elementary School and Briarwood Elementary School
took direct hits
• Moore Medical Center, sustained direct hit
• Approximately 2400 homes have been damaged or destroyed
• The Federal Emergency Management Agency is assisting OEM in the
process of assessing damage to structures. The assessment is ongoing due
to the wide scope of damage sustained in the affected area.
SCHOOLS: Classes at Moore Public Schools have been canceled for the
remainder of the school year. Graduations will continue as planned
SHELTERS: An estimated 377 individuals are in American Red Cross
shelters. The following shelters remain open:
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St. Andrew's United Methodist Church - 2727 SW 119, Oklahoma City
Moore Community Center - 201 S Howard, Moore
Shawnee High School Athletic Center - 1001 N Kennedy, Shawnee
St. Gregory’s University - 1900 W MacArthur St., Shawnee
The University of Oklahoma Housing & Food Services is open for those
displaced by the tornadoes. For more information, please call 405-3252511.
SOUCRE:
TRAF FAX ROAD CONDITIONS 1300 HRS CST 2013
OSDH 22 MAY 2013
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SITUATION UPDATE 6
TRANSPORTATION:
• OK Dept. of Transportation is asking Motorists to AVOID I-35 through
Moore
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Heavy traffic in the area has been greatly hindering clean-up
operations and ongoing emergency response. All I-35 off-ramps in
Moore are now open .
• Law enforcement crews are still restricting access to neighborhoods
with only essential personnel and homeowners allowed access.
• ROAD CLOSURES as of noon, 23 MAY 2013:
-Santa Fe between 4th & 19th
-SE 4th between Eastern Ave. & Wyndemere
-19th between Santa Fe & May
-Telephone Rd. between 4th & 19th
- Broadway between 4th & 19th (for OG&E work
POWER (AS OF 23 MAY 2:15 PM CDT): 7,378
• MOORE:
6,281
• NORMAN:
115
• OKC – NORTH 273
• MANNSVILLE: 530
NATURAL GAS: 2358 customers without gas service. Still responding to gas
leaks with people onsite.
WATER: City Of Moore Assures Residents Water is Safe - More info at
http://www.cityofmoore.com/city-moore-assures-residents-water-safe
CITY OF MOORE: Officials report they have enough
responders on scene at this time, and ask that additional
resources and volunteers please stay away from the affected
area unless specifically requested.
SITUATION
LEGISLATION:
The Oklahoma Legislature passed a bill transferring $45 million
from the state’s Rainy Day Fund to the Emergency Fund. The
funds will be administered by the Oklahoma Office of Emergency
Management and used to reimburse local governments for relief
efforts related to natural disasters, including the May 19 and May
20 tornadoes.
Money from the fund will match 12.5 percent of federal dollars
spent to reimburse counties, cities, and towns for infrastructure
damages that occur under a presidential disaster declaration
PETS AND LIVESTOCK
• Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is
working collaboratively with USDA-APHIS Veterinary Services
to continue to provide support for pet and livestock owners
affected by the storm
• ODAFF established a pet triage center at the Home Depot in
Moore.
DONATIONS: Similar to issues that arose in Joplin Missouri after their
tornado, Oklahoma is being overwhelmed with donated items and
cannot manage the logistics of sorting, storing and distributing
donated items.
The city of Moore respectfully asks people to stop sending
unsolicited goods and make their donations monetary.
FOOD SAFETY:
• The Cleveland County Health Department reports numerous food
vendors have set up in the Moore area to offer free food or food for
purchase for residents, volunteers and officials working the areas of
devastation, however, they are finding multiple food safety
hazards.
• A check of several vendors found no hand wash, water, screening,
overhead protection, or basic food safety requirements.
• Health Official are asking vendors to check with the Norman branch
of the Cleveland County Health Department at 250 12th Ave N.E. in
Norman, phone 321-4048, for the process necessary to assure they
can proceed with their operations
SOURCES:
GOVERNOR FALLIN APPLAUDS LEGISLATURE FOR PASSING EMERGENCY RELIEF MEASURE
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SITUATION UPDATE 6
EVEN IN A NATURAL DISASTER, FOOD SAFETY MUST BE ASSURED
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ADDRESSES NEEDS IN WAKE OF TORNADO
HEALTH AND MEDICAL
INJURED: The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH)
reports that local hospitals have treated 377 individuals for injuries
as a result of this week’s storms.
HOSPITALS: Moore Hospital was damaged by the tornado Monday.
Thirteen patients were transported to other area hospitals.
PUBLIC HEALTH: Local health departments are also working to assess
shelters, provide resource information to victims, and inspect food
vendors to ensure public health and safety.
TETANUS SHOTS:
• The Oklahoma City/County Health Department, Cleveland County
Health Department, Pottawatomie County Health Department and
Lincoln County Health Department continue to provide vaccinations
to volunteers and recovery workers
• To date, over 700 tetanus vaccinations have been given to
responders, volunteers and tornado victims by local health
departments. This includes 149 vaccinations in Lincoln County, 250
vaccinations in Cleveland County, 216 vaccination in Pottawatomie
County, and approximately 90 vaccinations in Oklahoma County.
OKLAHOMA MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS:
Local health departments are coordinating efforts with the Oklahoma
Medical Reserve Corps (OKMRC) to supplement staffing for various
efforts. Over 1,000 new volunteers have signed up with the OKMRC
since Monday.
SOURCES:
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SITUATION UPDATE 6
RED CROSS
Individuals who want to volunteer to help with disaster relief
should register on the Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps
(OKMRC) website at www.okmrc.org.
OKMRC is designed to bring together different healthcarerelated organizations and members of the community, including
physicians, nurses, public health workers, and other medical
professionals. In addition, volunteers without a background in
medical training are needed.
EMERGENCY AID STATIONS IN MOORE
(ACTIVE BETWEEN 10 AM AND 6 PM)
• Warren Theater/Lowes Parking lot, Moore
• Wal-Mart Market 4th & Eastern, Moore
• Target Parking Lot SE 19th, Moore
HEALTH AND MEDICAL
MENTAL HEALTH
• The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance
Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) has established an emergency
response center within the tornado disaster zone in Moore at
the Cleveland County Health Department, 424 S Eastern Ave. in
Moore.
• ODMHSAS is also coordinating volunteer efforts and providing
mandatory training for behavioral health professionals wishing
to assist with services for those in need.
• ODMHSAS is also offering services through the Disaster Distress
Helpline, 1 (800) 985-5990. The helpline can provide immediate
counseling to anyone who needs help dealing emotionally with
the aftermath of the storms.
The Cleveland County Health Department has deployed mental
health strike teams to shelters, and the Pottawatomie County
Health Department has coordinated nurses to support American
Red Cross shelters.
Licensed mental health professionals,
certified case managers or certified
recovery support specialists who would
like to assist victims should call (405) 5223908. To be admitted into the disaster
zone, volunteers must have received
training and hold a valid identification
badge. Badges will be issued by the
ODMHSAS at the completion of training.
OKLAHOMA MEDICAID
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The Oklahoma Health Care Authority is encouraging
SoonerCare (Oklahoma Medicaid) members to call the
SoonerCare Helpline if they need assistance with their medical
benefits following the recent tornadoes.
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Assistance is available to replace lost or destroyed medication,
durable medical equipment, medical ID cards, etc.
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The Helpline can also assist members with transportation
needs to medical appointments.
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SoonerCare members whose providers lost their office site to
the storms may also contact the Helpline for assistance in
finding another provider.
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The SoonerCare Helpline is available Monday through Friday,
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1-800-987-7767.
EYE TRIAGE CLINIC
The Dean McGee Eye Institute will offer an eye triage clinic to
emergency responders and those impacted by the storm at the
Central Command Center located at:
Moore Community Center
301 S. Howard Avenue (SW 4th and I-35).
The Dean McGee Eye Institute eye triage clinic will be open May
24 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
SOURCES:
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SITUATION UPDATE 6
STORM RECOVERY
SOONERCARE HELPLINE AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS AFFECTED BY RECENT STORMS
BLOOD
OKLAHOMA BLOOD INSTITUTE
Donors to the Oklahoma Blood Institute provide the blood needed by
patients in all metro-Oklahoma City hospitals and 140 others across
the state.
Presently, the state's blood supply is adequate to meet the needs of
patients in all hospitals caring for victims of the Moore tornado.
Since there is no substitute for blood, the supply constantly needs to
be replenished. Anyone 16 years or older and in good health can
generally donate blood.
Those with O-negative and Rh-negative blood types are most
needed.
Locations of donor centers and mobile blood drives can be found at
www.obi.org.
Additionally, 10 casinos in the Oklahoma City metro area will host
blood drives later this week:
• Riverwind Casino: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday
• Lucky Star Casino, Concho: 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday
• Sugar Creek Casino: 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday
• FireLake Bowling Center: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday
• Grand Casino: 1 to 6 p.m. Friday
• Lucky Star Casino, Clinton: 1 to 6 p.m. Friday
• Remington Park Racetrack & Casino: Noon to 5 p.m. Friday
• Kickapoo Casino: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
• Newcastle Casino: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday
SOURCE: OK STRONG
The Oklahoma Blood Institute is asking people to make an
appointment after June 24 to donate. In turn, they will make a
$10 donation in your name to the disaster relief fund.
VETERINARY SERVICES
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry
(ODAFF) is working collaboratively with USDA-APHIS Veterinary
Services to provide support for pet and livestock owners affected
by the storm.
TRIAGE CENTER
• ODAFF established a pet triage center at the Home Depot in
Moore. The center is being operated by ODAFF veterinarians
and staff as well as volunteer veterinarians.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Blayne Arthur, 405-401-3718 or blayne.arthur@ag.ok.gov
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COUNTY ANIMAL RESPONSE TEAMS
• County Animal Response Teams were initiated by the
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, the
Oklahoma State Department of Health and Oklahoma Medical
Reserve Corps.
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ODAFF works with CARTs across the state to be prepared to
care, rescue, shelter and reunify pets and livestock in times of
disaster.
LIVE STOCK ISSUES:
• ODAFF staff is working to address livestock-related issues.
• Environmental field inspectors as well as other ODAFF and
USDA staff are documenting carcass location and disposal for
Orr Family Farms and others in need.
SOUCE: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ADDRESSES NEEDS IN WAKE OF TORNADO 23 MAY 2013
Animals found in the affected area are brought into the triage
center where they are documented, given an identifying
number, examined by a veterinarian, photographed and then
transported to one of four cooperating local shelters.
The photographs of the incoming animals are posted on
Facebook to the McClain County Animal Response Team page
and to www.okclostpets.com. Owners are encouraged to visit
the triage center to report their missing pets and to visit the
online pages to determine if their pet has been located.
FATALITIES
NAME
SEX
AGE
CAUSE OF DEATH
TERRI LONG
FEMALE
49
multiple blunt force injuries
MEGAN FUTRELL
FEMALE
29
blunt force trauma of head and torso
CASE FUTRELL
FEMALE
4 MO
blunt force trauma of head
SHANNON QUICK
FEMALE
40
multiple injuries
SYDNEE VARGYAS
FEMALE
7 MO
blunt force trauma of head
KARRINA VARGYAS
FEMALE
4
multiple blunt force injuries
JENNY NEELY
FEMALE
38
blunt force trauma of chest
ANTONIA CANDELARIA
FEMALE
9
mechanical asphyxia
KYLE DAVIS
MALE
8
blunt force trauma
JANAE HORNSBY
FEMALE
9
asphyxia
SYDNEY ANGLE
FEMALE
9
mechanical asphyxia
EMILY CONATZER
FEMALE
9
mechanical asphyxia
NICOLAS MCCABE
MALE
9
mechanical asphyxia
CHRISTOPHER LEGG
MALE
9
mechanical asphyxia
CINDY PLUMLEY
FEMALE
45
multiple blunt force trauma
DEANNA WARD
FEMALE
70
blunt force trauma of torso
RICK JONES
MALE
54
Head trauma, blunt force
WILLIAM SASS
MALE
63
Multiple blunt force injuries
GINA STROMSKI
FEMALE
51
Multiple blunt force trauma
TEWAUNA ROBINSON
FEMALE
45
Multiple blunt force trauma
RANDY SMITH
MALE
39
Multiple blunt force trauma
LESLIE JOHNSON
MALE
46
Multiple blunt force trauma
HEMANT BHONDE
MALE
65
Multiple blunt force trauma
RICHARD BROWN
MALE
41
Multiple injuries
SOURCES:
http://www.latimes.com/news/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-oklahoma-tornado-list-of-fatalities-20130522,0,5534430.story
http://newsok.com/article/3829508
FOOD
KITCHEN LOCATIONS AND FEEDING SITES
RED CROSS: On May 24 , 2013, the Red Cross be providing mobile
feeding distribution through Cleveland and Pottawatomie County.
SALVATION ARMY
• Twelve Salvation Army Disaster Canteens (mobile kitchens) from
various locations in Arkansas and Oklahoma are roaming in the
Shawnee and Moore devastation areas.
• This assistance will continue for the foreseeable future as The
Salvation Army is committed to supporting the residents of this
community as they return to their homes and begin rebuilding their
lives.
CLEVELAND COUNTY
First Baptist Church of Moore
301 NE 27th street
Moore, OK 73106
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY
Shawnee Exposition Center
1700 W Independence
Shawnee, OK
SOUCRE:
FEED THE CHILDREN
Feed The Children has established five locations in Oklahoma City to
accept donations that will aid victims of the Moore tornado.
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Feed The Children McCormick Distribution Center, 29 N. McCormick
First Baptist Church, 1201 N. Robinson
KOCO-TV, 1300 East Britton Road
Faith Tabernacle Church, I-40 and Portland,
TLC Garden Center, 105 West Memorial Road
Items that will be accepted at these locations are diapers, canned goods,
non-perishable food and snack items, water and sports drinks.
Cash donations to help with relief efforts can also be made by phone at
800-627-4556, online at ww.feedthechildren.org/disaster, or by texting
“DISASTER” to 80888.
FOOD SAFETY
• Processes must be in place to ensure that products and services
do not inadvertently harm or put at risk the very people who are
impacted by the tornado or those assisting the families or those
involved in clean-up efforts.
• One such area of concern is the availability of free food or food
for sale for residents, responders and relief workers in the
storm-damaged areas.
• The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) notes that
while the availability of these food options is helpful for workers
and residents, it is important to remember that even in a natural
disaster, food served to the public must be safe.
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Foodborne illnesses such as E. coli, salmonella, and hepatitis A
caused by improper food preparation and handling practices can
be serious threats to rescue workers and shelter residents. A few
simple precautions can ensure everyone’s safety at this critical
time.
• The OSDH recommends food vendors serve items that do not
require refrigeration and can be eaten without
heating. Packaged, shelf-stable, ready-to-eat foods are the best
option when safe refrigeration and cooking are a problem.
The OSDH said environmental specialists from local county health departments
are on site in the storm-damaged areas to ensure food products offered to the
public are safe.
SOURCE: OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (OSDH)
RECOMMENDATION FOR FOOD SAFETY:
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Protect food from flying debris and insects by using screens
in any open food areas.
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Thaw frozen food properly prior to cooking, and cool food
rapidly prior to storage.
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Cook all food thoroughly, serve at correct temperature, and
avoid cross-contamination.
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Use clean utensils to handle cooked foods.
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Wash your hands, dishes and utensils used for preparing
and serving food, with water from a safe source.
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The OSDH reminds food handlers to utilize good hygiene
practices, wear gloves, and minimize food holding times.
FEDERAL RESPONSE
Major Disaster Declaration FEMA-4117-DR-OK was approved on 20
MAY 2013
FCO: Sandy Coachman is the Federal Coordinating Officer for
federal recovery operations in the affected area.
PRELIMINARY DAMAGE ASSESSMENT TEAMS: Preliminary
damage assessment teams, comprised of representatives from the
state, FEMA and the Small Business Administration, is completed.
ESF and LNO’s
• LNOs & ESFs 2,8,9,13 & DOD are demobilizing; activities being
transferred to JFO
• ESFs & LNOs will maintain contact with state counterparts
SEARCH AND RESCUE: US&R teams demobilized on 23 May 2013
(TX TF-1, NE TF-1 & TN TF-1) MO TF-1 demobilized (5/22)
• 1,708 structures searched to date
• Red Incident Support Team (IST) to demobilize 5/24
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE TEAMS:
National IMAT-White is deployed to to the state emergency
operations center in Oklahoma City to coordinate with state and
local officials in support of recovery operations.
IOF/JFO
The FEMA’s Initial Operating Facility is established in Oklahoma City.
The Joint Field Office is expected to be operational by May 28 at
Crossroads Mall in Oklahoma City
FEDERAL STATING AREA :Will Rogers Airport
DISASTER SURVIVOR ASSISTANCE TEAMS:
• Five Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams are deployed to conduct
Assess, Inform, and Report (AIR) Missions, a tool to help federal,
state, local, tribal and territorial partners gather detailed
information on the affected areas during the critical first hours, days
and weeks after a disaster strikes.
• DSATs will address immediate and emerging needs of disaster
survivors including: on-site registration, applicant status checks, onthe-spot needs assessments, and access to partners offering
survivor services.
NATIONAL RESPONSE COORDINATION CENTER has deactivated
FEMA’S REGION VI RESPONSE COORDINATION CENTER (RRCC) located
in Denton, Texas is activated at Level II,
MOBILE EMERGENCY RESPONSE SUPPORT: Element from 4
Mobile Emergency Response Support Teams are in Oklahoma to
provide self-sustaining telecommunications, logistics, and
operations support elements, to assist in the immediate response
needs and additional teams are being deployed.
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE VEHICLES
8 Mobile Communications Office Vehicles have deployed to OK.
USACE SME’s onsite providing technical support for power &
debris removal
SOURCE: FEMA BLOG – 21 MAY 2013
20130523 FEMA DAILY OPS BRIEFING_830.PDF
MOBILE COMMAND CENTERS AND CHARGING STATIONS
VERIZON MOBILE COMMAND CENTER FOR
PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIALS
• Home Depot Parking lot - 650 SW 19th
street
This will provide tablets, emergency
phones, charging stations, Internet
access to any public official helping
this effort
VERIZON MOBILE SUPPORT UNIT FOR
CITIZENS OF MOORE
• WalMart Parking Lot at 501 SW 19th street
Emergency phones, tablets,
chargers, internet access for all
citizens of Moore
VERIZON WIRELESS CHARGING STATIONS: Verizon Wireless is deploying multiple
charging stations to central Oklahoma. Charging stations are equipped with
emergency phones, Internet access, laptop computers and charging
capability. Locations for these charging stations are:
• Red Cross Shelter located at 201 S Howard in Moore, OK
• Home Depot parking lot in Moore, OK – SW 19th and Telephone Road
• Shawnee High School – 1001 North Kennedy in Shawnee, OK
MOBILE COMMAND CENTER FOR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIALS
• Rock Assembly of God Church 12500 Penn Avenue, Moore
This will be for public safety officials and will have emergency phones,
charging stations, Internet access, water, and tablets.
MOBILE SUPPORT UNIT FOR CITIZENS OF MOORE
• Best Buy :2700 S. Service Road, Moore
This will be for residents of Moore and will have charging stations,
emergency phones, Internet access, bottled water
SOURCE: MOBILE COMMAND CENTERS AND CHARGING STATIONS
AT&T CHARGING STATIONS
• AT&T has deployed multiple charging stations to central Oklahoma.
Charging stations are equipped with universal charging capability. Locations
for these charging stations are:
• AT&T Store, 2670 S. Service Road, Moore, OK
• AT&T’s Mobile Sales Store, 301 S. Howard (Moore Community Center)
• Walmart, 501 Southwest 19th Street, Moore, OK
• Best Buy, 1409 W. 1-240 Service Road, Oklahoma City, OK
• Target, 770 SW 19th St., Moore, OK
• Best Buy, 2700 S. Service Road, Moore, OK
• Neighborhood Market, 640 SE 4th St., Moore, OK
AT&T SUPPORT FOR CITIZENS OF MOORE
• AT&T provides multiple WiFi hotspots at public locations – free service for
AT&T Customers. WiFi hotspot locator
here: http://www.att.com/maps/wifi.html#fbid=yUlqfceUl-U
• AT&T is waiving voice, data and text overage charges through June 30 for
customers in the affected areas, and those customers may be eligible for
special accessory and handset discounts. AT&T wireless customers in the
affected area who have questions about their service can visit our local
stores or call 1-800-331-0500.
• AT&T is offering free Remote Call Forwarding to wireline customers who are
displaced from their homes. Customers who have questions about U-Verse
or home phone service can call 1-800-288-2020.
• AT&T SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIALS
An Emergency Communication Vehicle (ECV) has been deployed to provide
wireless Internet coverage (WiFi) for emergency responders at the State of
Oklahoma Emergency Management command site.
DONATION INFORMATION
OKSTRONG DISASTER RELIEF FUND
Governor Mary Fallin, in coordination with the United Way of Central
Oklahoma, has established the OKStrong Disaster Relief Fund to assist with the
long-term medical, emotional and educational needs of victims of the May 20
tornado in Moore and the May 19 tornado near Shawnee.
Donations for the long-term needs can be made by calling (405) 236-8441 or
donating online at www.unitedwayokc.org.
DONATION OF SERVICES AND MATERIALS
Donation of services or materials from businesses (not cash donations), those
should be directed to Keli Cain with the Oklahoma Dept. of Emergency
Management at Keli Cain 405-521-2481
RED CROSS
The Oklahoma Red Cross is asking people to donate by texting Red Cross to
90999 which will be a $10 donation
SALVATION ARMY
The Salvation Army Arkansas-Oklahoma Division has dispatched disaster
response teams. Donations can be made to:
The Salvation Army Disaster Relief, P.O. Box 12600, Oklahoma City, OK
73157. Designate Oklahoma Tornado Relief on all checks. Donate by
phone: (800) 725-2769
Donate online: donate.salvationarmyusa.org/uss/eds
TULSA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: Tulsa Community Foundation, the
nation's largest community foundation, has established the Moore &
Shawnee Tornado Relief Fund. This fund has received a lead gift of $100,000
from George Kaiser Family Foundation. Contributions to the Moore &
Shawnee Tornado Relief Fund can be made securely online at
www.TulsaCF.org. Donations can also be mailed to TCF offices at: 7030 S
Yale, Suite 600, Tulsa, OK, 74136
REGIONAL FOOD BANK OF OKLAHOMA
The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, in partnership with Oklahoma Voluntary
Organizations Active in Disaster, is asking that the public support all rescue,
recovery and disaster relief efforts with donations of cash to your favorite
responding charity. DONATIONS OF ITEMS SUCH AS CLOTHING AND SUPPLIES
ARE STRONGLY DISCOURAGED.
Financial donations will allow disaster relief agencies to purchase whatever
items are deemed necessary without resulting in the additional burden of
securing warehouse space and volunteers to work donated product. To make a
tax deductible donation to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, go to
www.regionalfoodbank.org or call 604-7111 or text FOOD to 32333 to give $10
to relief efforts.
OKLAHOMA BAPTIST DISASTER RELIEF
With Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief teams already responding to severe
weather from Sunday in several locations, including Shawnee, Edmond and Little
Axe, Oklahoma Baptists are assisting with recovery efforts from the tornado that
hit Moore. Those interested in helping can make a tax-deductible donation to
the BGCO's Disaster Relief ministry, by visiting www.bgco.org/donate or calling
942-3800. All money go toward disaster relief and helping victims. For photos,
information and updates, visit the Oklahoma Baptists' blog at
www.okdisasterhelp.com.
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
United Way of Central Oklahoma has activated its disaster relief fund, so
individuals may give specifically to the May tornadoes relief and recovery efforts.
Fund dollars will be distributed without administrative fees to United Way
Partner Agencies working on the tornado relief efforts.
To donate, go to www.unitedwayokc.org or by mail to United Way of Central
Oklahoma, P.O. Box 837, Oklahoma City, OK 73101 with notation for May
Tornado Relief. For more information, please contact Karla Bradshaw at (405)
235-3534.
DROP OFF LOCATIONS
ALL EDMOND HIGH SCHOOLS
Edmond Memorial: Clothing
Edmond North: Bottled Water
Edmond Santa Fe: Canned Food
CRAWFORD FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICE IN EDMOND
Please call 340-2333
OU EQUIPTMENT
180 West Brooks in Norman – accepting supplies
MEMORIAL ROAD CHURCH OF CHRIST
2221 East Memorial Road in Edmond
(405)478-0166
NET CHURCH OF OKLAHOMA CITY
Donations at our location until 12 noon.
Location: 2200 N Bryant, Oklahoma City
(405) 427-5600
NEW DIRECTION MINISTRIES
10109 N. Western Avenue
(405)242-4692
CHOCTAW ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH
Collecting water, diapers, toiletries, snack foods, work
gloves, Gatorade, sunscreen, baby wipes, hand
sanitizer, ibuprofen. PLEASE NO CLOTHING.
Between 8:15 am and 4:15 pm Tuesday and
Wednesday.
14971 East Reno, Choctaw
(405)-390-9002
MUSTANG BREWING COMPANY HEADQUARTERS
Open 5/21 at 7:00 a.m.
Several thousand square feet of warehouse space
opened up. Will get it to those who need it.
520 North Meridian Avenue, Oklahoma City
LUCKY STAR CASINO, EVENT TENT
A trailer is set up for donations from 7:00am till
3:00pm Tuesday and Wednesday (Event Tent on
the West Side of the Casino). A cashier will be
available for monetary donations. Necessary
items, water, Gatorade, non perishable foods,
diapers, formula and wipes, hand sanitizer,
gloves, trash bags, rakes, shovels, flashlight and
batteries, suntan lotion, pre packed snacks. No
clothes, bedding or household items at this time,
as Red Cross has no storage or distribution center
set up for these items at this time. Will be
needed in the very near future though.
EL Reno, Oklahoma
(405)-422-6500
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH NICOMA PARK
Donation and drop-off location
JUICE BLENDZ
1200 West Covell Road in Edmond
(405-285-0133)
THE GATE CHURCH
Accepting: Water, Sunscreen, Baby Items,
Toiletries, Gloves, etc.
7700 North Council Road in Oklahoma City
(405)-728-7700
JOURNEY CHURCH
I-35 & Tecumseh in Norman
CULVER ELECTRIC
Filling trailers with water, diapers, wipes,
formula, gloves, hand tools, sunscreen, Gatorade,
and all needed items on the Salvation Army and
Red Cross list. 1823 West 20th in Elk City
ZIMMER RADIO GROUP
Have a truck/trailer located in their parking lot accepting
donations.
When one truck fills up, it will be sent and bring in another one
to fill.
Location: 2702 East 32nd Street in Joplin, Missouri (417)-6241025
50 PENN PLACE
Clear Channel station in 50 Penn Place will accept donations at
the west entrance.
N.W. 50th and Penn West entrance
CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH
Open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Accepting donations at 1801 S. Kelly in Edmond
INTEGRITY PROMO
Will accept most anything for families to rebuild and rescue
worker relief.
1105 S Fretz Ave. in Edmond
SCIENCE MUSEUM OKLAHOMA
Accepting Work gloves, Gatorade, Bottled water, Canned goods,
Diapers, Baby wipes, Baby Formula.
Donation times 9-5 Tuesday – Friday, 9-6 Saturday
2100 NE 52nd Street in Oklahoma City
ROSE STATE COLLEGE IN MIDWEST CITY
Phi Theta Kappa chapter will be accepting donations for Moore
between 9am to noon in the student center.
Needed: Bottled water, Gatorade, Wipes, Diapers, Baby
formula, Hand towels, Individually wrapped snacks, Work
gloves, NO clothing please.
DROP OFF LOCATIONS
FUSION FITNESS AND YOGA
If street parking in unavailable then access the alley behind
Pawn Plus off of Porter.
We will be able to unload items directly from your vehicle into
the building.
Located at 323 E Main St. in Norman
(405) 650-8023
INDULGE EVENT CENTER
Collecting everything to help families directly affected; Hygiene,
Tampons, Clothes, Toys.
Will pick up and take to any desired donation location not just
ours . Located at 3116 North Portland Avenue in Oklahoma City
(405)215-9444
CRICKET WIRELESS
10:00 am to 7:00pm for the remainder of the week.
My team will gratefully accept whatever you can give. 4
553 NW 23rd Street in Oklahoma City
SERENDIPITY
Partnering with the Salvation Army by collecting donations of
water bottles, Gatorade, wipes, individually wrapped snacks,
hand sanitizer, diapers, baby formula, hand towels, work gloves,
and sunscreen.
13813 North May in Oklahoma City
STAY AT HOME MOMS
Several stay at home moms collecting whatever you want to
bring we will be dropping it off at KFOR
721 South 6th Street in Chickasha
(405)222-8022
WATONGA CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
Accepting non-perishables, blankets, toothpaste, etc.
Today-Wednesday at 9:00 am
East Highway 33 in Watonga
HOW SWEET IT IS
Accepting necessary items listed from Red Cross: Gatorade, non
perishable foods, diapers, water, formula and wipes, hand
sanitizer, gloves, trash bags, rakes, shovels, flashlight and
batteries. Please No clothes, bedding or household items at this
time.
420 E Grant Street in Pauls Valley
(405)238-1522