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Oklahoma tornadoes: 27 remain hospitalized from tornadoes

NewsOK — Sat, 25 May 2013 02:26:13 +0000

BY RANDY ELLIS rellis@opubco.com

Local hospitals reported 27 individuals remained hospitalized Friday from injuries suffered in Sunday's and Monday's tornadoes, as healing continued throughout central Oklahoma.

Authorities now are reporting as many as 387 individuals were treated for injuries related to the storms.

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City Offices Closed Monday, May 27

hhbc — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:57:00 +0000

City Offices closed for Memorial Day

Oklahoma tornadoes: Edmond Jazz and Blues Festival postponed

NewsOK — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:09:12 +0000

BY SARAH HUSSAIN shussain@opubco.com

EDMOND — The Edmond Jazz and Blues Festival scheduled for this weekend at Stephenson Park has been canceled due to the weather events in the state this week.

Festival spokesman Jason Gilliam said because of the forecast for potentially dangerous weather this weekend, and out of respect for the families that have lost so much, organizers decided to postpone the festival.

Festival sponsors have been consulted and were encouraged to use their funds and resources in support of the relief efforts instead, Gilliam said.

“We plan to reschedule the event pending being able to find an appropriate date,” Gilliam said.

Governor Fallin signs disaster relief bill

kfor — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:29:00 +0000

MOORE, Okla. – Governor Mary Fallin signed a disaster relief bill that allow $45 million for relief efforts in Oklahoma. The bill appropriates the $45 million in aid to victims in Carney, Little Axe, Moore, Norman, Newcastle, Shawnee and other areas affected by the storm. Official said at least 1,150 homes were destroyed. That number may change as assessments continue.

Safety officials stress caution during tornado clean up

kfor — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:22:00 +0000

Safety officials said Oklahomans returning to their tornado-damaged homes in the next few days should be aware that entering a disaster-site after the fact still carries a host of potential dangers. “Even though you’re coming back to what’s left of your own home,” Ray Ridlen said, Horticulture and Agriculture Educator at the Oklahoma County OSU Cooperative Extension Service. “There are...

Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood aiding in tornado recovery

kfor — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:55:00 +0000

UPDATE: tickets to the “Healing in the Heartland” benefit concert sold out in about half an hour Saturday morning after they went on sale at 10:00am. OKLAHOMA CITY – May 24, 2013 – Blake Shelton has organized and will headline the telethon “Healing in the Heartland: Relief Benefit Concert” on May 29, to take place at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City....

State leaders start non-profit for storm shelters in schools

kfor — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:05:00 +0000

MOORE, Okla. – The deaths of children at Plaza Towers Elementary calls for a change. Right now there is no state law requiring schools to have safe rooms or tornado shelters; only 100 of the our 1,800 schools have them. However, state leaders and a corporation are mobilizing grief into action. A new fund set up with $500,000 seed money from Apache Energy Corporation is going to make sure...

Measure offers tax breaks to Oklahoman tornado victims

NewsOK — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:27:15 +0000

BY MICHAEL MCNUTT mmcnutt@opubco.com

An Oklahoma legislative committee approved a measure Thursday that would provide tax breaks for tornado victims who sustained property damage.

Senate Bill 330 includes provisions for relief for property and vehicle owners.

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Oklahoma tornadoes: Oklahoma tornado victims identified

NewsOK — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:12:09 +0000

FROM STAFF REPORTS

The state medical examiner released Wednesday the names of the 24 people known to have died in the Moore tornado.

Ten children, including two infants, are among the dead.

Terri Long, 49

Megan Futrell, 29

Case Futrell, 4 months

Shannon Quick, 40

Sydnee Vargyas, 7 months

Karrina Vargyas, 4

Jeany Neely, 38

Antonia Candelaria, 9

Kyle Davis, 8

Ja'Nae Hornsby, 9

Sydney Angle, 9

Emily Conatzer, 9

Nicolas McCabe, 9

Christopher Legg, 9

Cindy Plumley, 45

Deanna Ward, 70

Rick Jones, 54

William Sass, 63

Gina Stromski, 51

Tewauna Robinson, 45

Randy Smith, 39

Leslie Johnson, 46

Hemant Bhonde, 65

Richard Brown, 41

Edmond Memorial and Edmond North high school seniors graduate

NewsOK — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:38:07 +0000

FROM STAFF REPORTS

EDMOND — Seniors from Edmond Memorial and Edmond North high schools graduated Saturday at Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City.

Wednesday was the last day of classes for Edmond Public Schools students.