In light of the EF-5 Tornado that impacted the towns of Moore, Newcastle, and southern portions of Oklahoma City, the Yale-Tulane ESF #8 Planning and Response Program has produced this special report. The group that produced this summary and analysis of the current are graduate students from Yale and Tulane Universities as well as alumni. Joining us with this report are graduate students and alumni from Boston University’s Healthcare Emergency Management Program. It was compiled entirely from open source materials. Please feel free to forward the report to anyone who might be interested.
SITUATION YALE - TULANE ESF-8 SPECIAL REPORT OKLAHOMA – TORNADOES 19-20 MAY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FEMA TWITTER | FACEBOOK | YOUTUBE | BLOG HHS PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY – ASPR TWITTER | FACEBOOK CDC TWITTER | FACEBOOK NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE, NO RMAN OK NOAA NATIONAL SEVERE STORMS LABORATORY EPA U.S. HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) ORGANIZATION AMERICAN RED CROSS (CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA REG ION) DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS (DAV) OKLAHOMA MEDICAL RESERVES CORP OKLAHOMA VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVE IN DISASTER OKLAHOMA TWITTER | FACEBOOK AS OF 30 May 2013, 1900 HRS EDT INJURED DEAD 387 26* MOBILE COMMAND CENTERS AND CHARGING STATIONS FEDERAL RESPONSE HEALTH AND MEDICAL OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TWITTER | FACEBOOK OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OKLAHOMA VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVE IN DISASTER STATE GOVERNMENT OTHER RESOURCES DIMRC – TORNADOES THE CITY OF MOORE RECOVERS OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FATALITIES BACKGROUND VETERINARY SERVICES CURRENT WEATHER OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTAION BLOOD SHELTERS/MASS CARE/ RECOVEY RESOURCES FOOD SAFETY INTERACTIVE SITES FEMA MAP RED CROSS MAP MOORE OK TORNADO – GOOGLE CR ISIS MAP CROWDSOURCING DAMAGE Most of the storms this evening are expected over south-central Oklahoma, south and east of Lawton, Chickasha, Norman, and Seminole. Isolated storms will also continue early this evening up near Stillwater and Cushing, producing hail and very heavy rain. OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND FORESTR Y OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANC E ABUSE SERVICES (ODMHSAS) OKLAHOMA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY CITY OF MOORE CITY OF NEWCASTLE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY CITY OF SHAWNEE LOCAL GOVERNMENT *Two fatalities are attributed to Sunday’s storms in the Shawnee and Carney areas. VOLUNTEERS/DONATIONS
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SITUATION
YALE - TULANE ESF-8 SPECIAL REPORT
OKLAHOMA – TORNADOES 19-20 MAY
FEDERAL GOVERNMENTFEMATWITTER | FACEBOOK | YOUTUBE | BLOG
HHSPUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY – ASPRTWITTER | FACEBOOKCDCTWITTER | FACEBOOKNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE, NORMAN OK
NOAA NATIONAL SEVERE STORMS LABORATORYEPAU.S. HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
ORGANIZATION AMERICAN RED CROSS (CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA REGION)DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS (DAV)OKLAHOMA MEDICAL RESERVES CORPOKLAHOMA VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVE IN DISASTER (VOAD)SALVATION ARMY (ARKANSAS AND OKLAHOMA)UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
OKLAHOMATWITTER | FACEBOOK
AS OF 30 May 2013, 1900 HRS EDT
INJURED DEAD 387 26*
MOBILE COMMAND CENTERS AND CHARGING STATIONS
FEDERAL RESPONSE
HEALTH AND MEDICAL OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTTWITTER | FACEBOOK
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
OKLAHOMA VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVE IN DISASTER
STATE GOVERNMENT
OTHER RESOURCES
DIMRC – TORNADOESTHE CITY OF MOORE RECOVERS
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
FATALITIES
BACKGROUND
VETERINARY SERVICES
CURRENT WEATHER
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTAION
BLOOD
SHELTERS/MASS CARE/ RECOVEY RESOURCES
FOOD SAFETY
INTERACTIVE SITESFEMA MAPRED CROSS MAPMOORE OK TORNADO – GOOGLE CRISIS MAPCROWDSOURCING DAMAGE
Most of the storms this evening are expected over south-central Oklahoma, south and east of Lawton, Chickasha, Norman, and Seminole. Isolated storms will also continue early this evening up near Stillwater and Cushing, producing hail and very heavy rain.
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND FORESTRY
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES (ODMHSAS)
OKLAHOMA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY
CITY OF MOORE
CITY OF NEWCASTLE
CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY
CITY OF SHAWNEE
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
*Two fatalities are attributed to Sunday’s storms in the Shawnee and Carney areas.
Between 19-20 May 2013, 10 tornadoes touched down in Oklahoma, the most catastrophic one being the EF-5 that hit Newcastle – Moore.
BACKGROUND – MOORE, OK
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.
• 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: 387 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.
Path of deadly EF-5 tornadoes (SOURCE: NWS)
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.
The risk of severe weather will persist through the Friday night as another upper level wave swings through the plains. The best chances for severe weather will be across central into northeastern Oklahoma as a cold front slowly sinks southward along the KS/OK border and a dry line pushes eastward to just west of the OKC metro . SOURCE:NWS – Norman OK
Heavy rainfall will be possible Friday night through Saturday morning. Some localized flash flooding may accompany this rainfall. SOURCE::NWS – Norman OK
DAMAGES:• Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) and the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have compiled the damage assessment data for storms that took place May 19-20.
• According to preliminary aerial assessments, the storm impacted 3937 homes, businesses and non-residential buildings in Cleveland, Lincoln, McClain, Oklahoma and Pottawatomie counties. Of those, 1248 were destroyed, 452 sustained major damage, and 640 sustained minor damage.
DEBRIS• Authorities have started clearing debris from roadways and public rights
of way. • Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
and state Department of Agriculture continue to assist with debris removal efforts.
• FEMA will pay 85 percent of debris removal costs for the first 30 days. • FEMA will pay smaller percentages of debris removal costs after 30 days.• DEQ is working with cities and counties to help develop and implement
debris disposal plans.• The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation
Service has started efforts to clear widespread timber and brush debris in rural areas that is impairing water channels, potentially affecting roadways, bridges and culverts.
SOUCRE:OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SITUATION UPDATE 6OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SITUATION UPDATE 7FEMA DAILY OPERATIOSN BRIEF 30 MAY 2013OEM, FEMA Release Storm Damage Assessment Totals
POWER (AS OF 30 MAY 5:30 PM CDT): 1,020• MOORE: 704• OKC – NORTH 316
WATER: City Of Moore Assures Residents Water is Safe - More info at http://www.cityofmoore.com/city-moore-assures-residents-water-safe
OPERATIONS HAVE TRANSITIONED FROM RESPONSE TO RECOVERYSearch 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/ DEBRIS REMOVAL
SCHOOLS: Classes at Moore Public Schools have been canceled for the remainder of the school year. Graduations will continue as planned
CITY OF MOORE - CALL CENTER TO COORDINATE EFFORTS FOR VOLUNTEER AND RESOURCE DONATIONS
The call center is the central hub hotline for those looking to donate time, non-perishable food items, or monetary contributions.
If interested in volunteering or donating resources, call 1-866-484-3500, visit www.ServeMoore.com or visit moore.recovers.org. The phone lines are open from 8am – 8pm daily.
Before heading out to volunteer, call the ServeMoore.com Call Center at 1-866-484-3500 for instructions on where you can go and how you can help.
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
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.
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SITUATION UPDATE 6OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SITUATION UPDATE 7
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
SHELTERS: 6 shelters open with 310 occupants (as of 7:00 am EDT, May 30)
• Moore Community Center, 301 S Howard Ave, Moore• St. Andrews UMC, 2727 SW 119th Ave, OKC• St. Gregory's University, 1900 W. MacArthur St., Shawnee,
OK 74804,Phone: (405) 878-5100• Carney Oklahoma Senior Center, 301 E. Maple, Carney, OK
74832; (405) 865-2678• Shawnee High School Athletic Center, 1001 N. Kennedy Ave.,
Shawnee, OK 74801• Walker Center Dorm , 400 Asp, Norman
GOVERNOR FALLIN APPLAUDS LEGISLATURE FOR PASSING EMERGENCY RELIEF MEASURE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ADDRESSES NEEDS IN WAKE OF TORNADO
EVEN IN A NATURAL DISASTER, FOOD SAFETY MUST BE ASSURED
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 healthcare-related 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.
MERCY MOBILE CLINIC is providing tetanus shots and treating minor injuries. The hospital is providing medications people may have lost in the tornado, such as insulin, inhalers and blood pressure medications. Location: S.W. 134th St., between Santa Fe and Western avenues, Oklahoma City, OK
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SITUATION UPDATE 6OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SITUATION UPDATE 7LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS SOUGHT FOR DISASTER RELIEF TRAINING
SOURCES:
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.
Licensed mental health professionals, certified case managers or certified recovery support specialists who would like to assist victims should call (405) 522-3908.
Training will be held Friday 31 May 2013 at 9 am and again at 1 PM. All of these trainings will be held at the ODMHSAS administrative offices (1200 N.E. 13th St., Oklahoma City).
Be sure to bring identity verification, including certification and license number.
Credentials will be verified.
To be admitted into the disaster zone, volunteers must have received training and hold a valid identification badge, which will be issued by the department.
The training will include a refresher on psychological first aid, special response protocols, and an overview of the planned mental health response.
As volunteers are working in shifts, participants also will need to provide available dates and times for deployment.
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 and provides walk-in services
• 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.
• ODMHSAS is also coordinating volunteer efforts and providing mandatory training for behavioral health professionals wishing to assist with services for those in need.
CANCER TRETAMENTAmerican Cancer Society is helping connect patients and services, get patients to and from appointments, assisting with lodging for those displaced, and offering information about local relief efforts that can assist with day to day needs.Phone: 1-800-227-2345
DIALYSISFresenius Medical Care has a Hotline for people on dialysis, but are without power. Phone: 1-800-626-1297
EQUIPMENTJD McCarty Center, Durable Medical Equipment and Oklahoma Healthcare Authority are partnering with other medical industry companies to repair and replace damaged or missing medical equipment, such as wheelchairsPhone: (405) 307-2800 and ask for DME triage
LOSS/CLAIMS• Blue Cross Blue Shield - If you carry BCBS insurance and lost any
medications or medical equipment, BCBS will replace the lost medications or equipment free of charge
Phone: 1-800-580-6202
• HealthChoice: Will review if you have issues related to eligibility or problems with health, dental, and life claims or benefitsPhone (Member Services): (405) 717-8780 or 1-800-752-9475Phone (Express Scripts): 1-800-753-2851
HEARINGEconomy Hearing Aid Centers and Starkey Hearing FoundationAre Offering free assistance to those who may have suffered hearing loss or lost their hearing aids during the storms. The Starkey Hearing Foundation will provide hearing aids for storm victims; Economy Hearing will make sure they are serviced and cared for, free of charge.Phone (Starkey Hearing Foundation at ): 1-866-354-3254E-mail (Starkey Hearing Foundation at): [email protected]
FREE EYE EXAMS• Dr. Kenneth Guthrie, 13421 N Pennsylvania Ave., is offering free
eye exams for victims who lost glasses or contacts or had eye injuries. For information, call 753-9006.
• Eyemart Express is making and donating free glasses.
• Vision Source will host an eye care clinic from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday 31 MAY 2013 at Graceway Baptist Church, 1100 SW 104. Glasses and contacts will be available at no charge to victims of the tornado. Victims should bring their badges that show they're tornado victims. Volunteers are organizing a variety of eye-related services for the event.
BLOODOKLAHOMA BLOOD INSTITUTEDonors 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.
SOURCE: OK Blood Institute
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.
MOBILE BLOOD DRIVES
• 05/31/2013 White's Ace Building Center - 603 East Independence, Shawnee, OK 74804
• 06/01/2013 Forest Baptist Church - 970972 S. 3430 Road, Chandler, OK 74834
• 06/01/2013 Wal*Mart Store #392 - 1349 East Eagle RoadWeatherford, OK 73096
• 06/02/2013 Bible Baptist Church - 226 S. 29th Street Chickasha, OK 73018
• 06/03/2013 - Wal*Mart Supercenter Tri-City -3300 N. Tri-City DriveNewcastle, OK 73065
• 06/04/2013 Oklahoma Department of Human Services Grady County - 1707 Frisco Chickasha, OK 73018
• 06/05/2013 Northrop Grumman - 6401 S. Air Depot Blvd.Oklahoma City, OK 73135
• 06/06/2013 Corporate Tower - 101 N. Robinson, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
• 06/07/2013 St. Anthony Physicians Shawnee - 2801 N. SaratogaShawnee, OK 74804
• 06/07/2013 Asbury Medical Supply - 3401 N. May, Oklahoma City, OK 73112
• 06/07/2013 Mercy Hospital - 3705 W. Memorial Suite 901Oklahoma City, OK 73134
SEE HYPERLINK OF THE LOCATION FOR AVAILABLE APPOINTMENT SLOTS
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF) is working collaboratively with USDA-APHIS Veterinary Services to provide support for pets and livestock owners affected by the storm.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:Blayne Arthur, 405-401-3718 or [email protected]
Animal Resource Center, Inc. and Cleveland County Fairgrounds have pet food and supplies that are available to citizens who were in the path of the tornado. If you are eligible and interested in the supplies, visit the shelters and present your driver's license so volunteers may confirm your address is in the affected area.
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.
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.
• 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.
SOUCE: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ADDRESSES NEEDS IN WAKE OF TORNADO 23 MAY 2013 OKCMETRO AREA LOST AND FOUND PETSFIND PETS LOST IN THE TORNADO HERE, ODAFFMCCLAIN COUNTY ANIMAL RESPONSE TEAM (MCCART)
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry employee Dawn Nestor plots the GPS location of recovered livestock. SOURCE: OKMULGEENEWS
MOBILE REGISTRATION INTAKE CENTERS 4 Mobile Registration Intake Centers (MRIC) are open
DISASTER RECOVERS CENTER (8 am to 8 PM Daily)• 203 S. Carney St., Carney, OK 74832• First Baptist Church, 301 N.E. 27th St., Moore, OK 73160• Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, 1700 W. Independence St.,
Shawnee, OK 74804
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) demobilized on 5/24
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE TEAMS: National IMAT-White is deployed to Oklahoma City to coordinate with state and local officials in support of recovery operations.
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.
MOBILE EMERGENCY RESPONSE SUPPORT: Element from 2 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 VEHICLES8 Mobile Communications Office Vehicles have deployed to OK.
SOURCE: FEMA DAILY OPS BRIEFING_- 29 MAY 2013 FEMA SAILY OPS BREIFING - 30 MAY 2013
JFOFEMA’s Joint Field Office is operational at Crossroads Mall in Oklahoma City
FEDERAL STATING AREA :Will Rogers Airport
USACE SME’s is onsite providing technical support for power & debris removal
• Protect food from flying debris and insects by using screens in any open food areas.
• Thaw frozen food properly prior to cooking, and cool food rapidly prior to storage.
• Cook all food thoroughly, serve at correct temperature, and avoid cross-contamination.
• Use clean utensils to handle cooked foods.
• Wash your hands, dishes and utensils used for preparing and serving food, with water from a safe source.
• The OSDH reminds food handlers to utilize good hygiene practices, wear gloves, and minimize food holding times.
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.
• 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)
RESOURCES AND RECOVERY TEMPORARY HOUSINGFEMAPhone: 1-800-621-3362
Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) - Tornado Relief FundsDetails: Grants, capped at $2,000 per household, may be used for housing related expenses including utility deposits, security deposits, hotel rooms and first month’s rent. There is no income limit attached to the grants. Residents may apply at the Multi-Agency Resource Center.
Graceway Baptist Church, 1100 S.W. 104th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73139Phone: (405) 691-1934Journey Church, 3801 Journey Pkwy., Norman, OK 73072Phone: (405) 292-2500
Oakcrest Church of Christ, 1111 Southwest 89th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73139Phone: (405) 631-5534Trinity Church of the Nazarene, 7301 S. Walker Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73139Phone: (405) 632-3307
Tide Loads of HopeDetails: Mobile laundry program offering free laundry services to those affected by recent storms and in need of clean clothes. There is a limit of 2 loads per family/day.Online: www.tideloadsofhope.comLocation: Walmart, 501 S.W. 19th St., Moore, OKHours: 8 a.m.-6 p
Online: Moore.Recovers.org
FEMA Disaster Recovery CenterLocation: First Baptist Church, 301 N.E. 27th St., Moore, OK 73160Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC)Details: American Red Cross, Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) and partner agenciesLocation: Westmoore High School, 12613 S. Western Ave., Moore, OK 73170Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily
DISASTER RELIEF SITECatholic CharitiesServices: Food, water and hygiene items. In addition, professionals are available to provide case management and assist with recovery planningLocation: All Saints Catholic School, 4001 36th Ave. N.W., Norman, OKHours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m., Sunday
SHELTERSAmerican Red CrossOnline: Shelter Locator
• Moore Community Center, 301 S. Howard Ave., Moore, OK, 73160 ,Phone: (405) 793-5091
• Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 2727 S.W. 119th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73170, Phone: (405) 692-4242
Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC)Details: American Red Cross, FEMA, Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA), Catholic Charities and partner agenciesLocation: Little Axe School, 2000 168th Ave. N.E., Norman, OKHours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily
Disaster Relief SiteCatholic Charities
Services: Food, water and hygiene items. In addition, professionals are available to provide case management and assist with recovery planningLocation: All Saints Catholic School, 4001 36th Ave. N.W., Norman, OKHours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m., Sunday
SHELTERSAmerican Red Cross
Online: Shelter LocatorUniversity of Oklahoma, Walker Tower Center, 1400 Asp Ave., Norman, OK 73072
Phone: (405) 325-2511Absentee Shawnee Tribe Resource Center, 1970 156th Ave. N.E., Norman, OK 73026
Phone: (405) 364-7298
DISTRIBUTION CENTERSJourney Church, 3801 Journey Pkwy., Norman, OK 73072
Phone: (405) 292-2500
FOOD/MEALSAbsentee Shawnee Tribe Resource Center (American Red Cross Shelter), 1970 156th Ave. N.E., Norman, OK 73026
Phone: (405) 364-7298Food and Shelter (Norman)
Phone: (405) 366-0200
RESOURCES AND RECOVERY TEMPORARY HOUSING
FEMAPhone: 1-800-621-3362
Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) - Tornado Relief FundsDetails: Grants, capped at $2,000 per household, may be used for housing related expenses including utility deposits, security deposits, hotel rooms and first month’s rent. There is no income limit attached to the grants. Residents may apply at the Multi-Agency Reso urce Center.Online information: OHFA websitePhone: (405) 419-8196
Oklahoma City Temporary Housing SearchHousing & Ride ShareFood and Shelter (Norman)
FEMA Disaster Recovery CenterLocation: 203 S. Carney St., Carney, OK 74832Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily
Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC)Details: American Red Cross, FEMA, Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA), Catholic Charities and partner agenciesLocation: Carney High School, Room 5-7, 304 S. Carney St., Carney, OK 74832Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily
SHELTERSCarney Oklahoma Senior Center, 301 E. Maple, Carney, OK 74832; (405) 865-2678
Details: Grants, capped at $2,000 per household, may be used for housing related expenses including utility deposits, security deposits, hotel rooms and first month’s rent. There is no income limit attached to the grants. Residents may apply at the Multi-Agency Resource Center.Online information: OHFA websitePhone: (405) 419-8196
Oklahoma City Temporary Housing SearchHousing & Ride Share
SHAWNEE/BETHEL ACRESRESOURCES AND RECOVERY
FEMA DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERLocation: Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, 1700 W. Independence St., Shawnee, OK 74804Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC)Details: American Red Cross, Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA), Catholic Charities and partner agenciesLocation: Gordon Cooper Technology Center (Skylabs and Dining Facility), 1 John C. Bruton Blvd., Shawnee, OK 74802Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily
SHELTERSAmerican Red Cross
Online: Shelter LocatorSt. Gregory's University, 1900 W. MacArthur St., Shawnee, OK 74804Phone: (405) 878-5100Shawnee High School Athletic Center, 1001 N. Kennedy Ave., Shawnee, OK 74801
Oklahoma Baptist University, 500 W. University St., Shawnee, OK 74804Phone: (405) 308-7336
Details: Grants, capped at $2,000 per household, may be used for housing related expenses including utility deposits, security deposits, hotel rooms and first month’s rent. There is no income limit attached to the grants. Residents may apply at the Multi-Agency Resource Center.Online information: OHFA websitePhone: (405) 419-8196
Oklahoma City Temporary Housing SearchHousing & Ride Share
Newcastle Storm Shelter, 851 N. Carr Dr., Newcastle, OK 73065Phone: (405) 387-4594
TEMPORARY HOUSINGFEMA
Phone: 1-800-621-3362
Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) - Tornado Relief FundsDetails: Grants, capped at $2,000 per household, may be used for housing related expenses including utility deposits, security deposits, hotel rooms and first month’s rent. There is no income limit attached to the grants. Residents may apply at the Multi-Agency Resource Centers in either Moore or Norman.Online information: OHFA websitePhone: (405) 419-8196
Oklahoma City Temporary Housing Search
Housing & Ride Share
Food and Shelter (Norman)Phone: (405) 366-0200
Newcastle, Okla., -- Part of the community's public building complex is a 7,200 square foot tornado safe room, built with a FEMA grant. According to Ed Craven, McClain County emergency manager, the safe room can provide protection for up to 900 people. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson
SOURCE: MOBILE COMMAND CENTERS AND CHARGING STATIONS
MOORE
American Red Cross of Central and Western Oklahoma and Dell - Residents can connect with family and friends via e-mail and Skype, manage banking and insurance needs, and access available crisis resources. The centers are being provided by Dell as a community service project and will be staffed by Dell team members.
Location: Westmoore High School, 12613 S. Western Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73170
AT&T Charging StationsAT&T Store, 2670 S. Service Rd., Moore
Westmoore High School, 12613 S. Western Ave., MooreNote: There are 2 stations at this location
Verizon Wireless Charging Stations - Stations are equipped with emergency phones, Internet access, laptop computers and charging capability
Red Cross Shelter, 201 S. Howard Ave., MooreThe Home Depot parking lot, 650 S.W. 19th St., Moore
Mobile Support Services for Residents of MooreAT&T Support
• AT&T provides multiple WiFi hotspots at public locations – free service for AT&T customers. Locate WiFi hotspots with AT&T's WiFi hotspot locator
• 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, may visit local AT&T 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 should call 1-800-288-2020
Mobile Support UnitLocation: Best Buy, 2700 S. Service Rd., Moore
Services: Charging stations, emergency phones, Internet access, bottled water
Verizon Mobile Support UnitLocation: Wal-Mart parking lot, 501 S.W. 19th St., MooreServices: Emergency phones, tablets, chargers, Internet access
SOURCE: MOBILE COMMAND CENTERS AND CHARGING STATIONS
AT&T Charging StationLocation: Absentee Shawnee Tribe Resource Center (American Red Cross Shelter), 1970 156th Ave. Norman, OK 73026; (405) 292-9770Hours: 24 hours a day
American Red Cross of Central and Western Oklahoma and Dell - Residents can connect with family and friends via e-mail and Skype, manage banking and insurance needs, and access available crisis resources. The centers are being provided by Dell as a community service project and will be staffed by Dell team members. Location: Little Axe Schools, 2000 168th Ave N.E., Norman, OK 73026
LITTLE AXE
SHAWNEE/BETHEL ACRES
Verizon Wireless Charging Station - Stations are equipped with emergency phones, Internet access, laptop computers and charging capability
Location: Shawnee High School, 1001 N. Kennedy Ave., Shawnee
• Oklahoma Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster continues to work with its membership to coordinate mass feeding teams, debris clean up and volunteer reception centers.
• American Red Cross : ARC disaster teams in Oklahoma have open shelters. The Red Cross and FEMA continue to jointly lead the planning and coordination of mass care services, as part of Emergency Support Function 6 (ESF#6), which assists states in their planning and coordinating of mass care services, specifically sheltering, feeding, distribution of emergency supplies, and family reunification services.
• Salvation Army teams continue to provide food, hydration, and pastoral care to those affected by these tornados. As of 30 May 2013 The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Service had provided :
‐ 40,146 Meals‐ 56,046 Drinks‐ 43,185 Snacks‐ 18 Mobile Feeding Units (Canteens)‐ Emotional & Spiritual Care to 5,121 individuals‐ 1,052 cleanup kits‐ 1,472 comfort kits‐ 9,079 hours of employee and volunteer service
• Team Rubicon, working with the American Red Cross, is providing teams of volunteers to assist local authorities with road openings, debris removal, and logistics coordination.
CASH IS THE MOST EFFICIENT METHOD OF DONATING – Cash offers voluntary agencies the most flexibility in obtaining the most-needed resources and pumps money into the local economy to help businesses recover. Remember, unsolicited donated goods such as used clothing, miscellaneous household items, and mixed or perishable food require helping agencies to redirect valuable resources away from providing services to sort, package, transport, warehouse, and distribute items that may not meet the needs of disaster survivors.
DONATE THROUGH A TRUSTED ORGANIZATION – At the national level, many voluntary, faith and community-based organizations are active in disasters, and are trusted ways to donate to disaster survivors. In addition to the national members, Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin, in coordination with the United Way of Central Oklahoma, established the OKStrong Disaster Relief Fund to assist with the long-term medical, emotional and educational needs of disaster survivors. More information is available at OKStrong.OK.gov. For more information on how do volunteer and donate responsibly, www.fema.gov/howtohelp.agency.
SOURCES:In the Aftermath of the Oklahoma Tornadoes, the Support of Volunteers is KeySA 2013 2013 Oklahoma May Tornadoes Fact Sheet 30 May 2013
• United Way in coordination with the state of Oklahoma has established the OKStrong Disaster Relief Fund to assist with the long-term medical, emotional and educational needs of survivors. Donations can be made by calling (405) 236-8441 or donating online at www.unitedwayokc.org.
• Southern Baptist Convention, working with the American Red Cross, is providing 2 kitchens to provide meals to disaster survivors. The kitchens are able to make tens of thousands of meals a day if needed.
• Samaritans Purse has mobilized teams with equipment to support debris cleanup, roof tarping, and chainsaw work.
• Mennonite Disaster Service has mobilized Early Response Teams with equipment to support debris clean up and chainsaw work.
• Catholic Charities USA has been working with the local Archdiocese of Oklahoma City to provide support to the diocese efforts. Catholic Charities USA staff aredeployed to support the assessment and determination of the immediate service delivery program.
• Presbyterian Disaster Assistance has a team of National Disaster Response members in Oklahoma City and is providing emotional and spiritual care for survivors and first responders.
• Adventist Community Services (ACS) are collecting, sorting, and distributing supplies under the management of ACS Disaster Response teams.
• ICNA Relief's Disaster Response Services has deployed teams to assist with disaster clean up. Teams include chainsaw crews to assist to remove downed trees from damaged homes, remove damaged household contents and tree debris, and support roof tarping.
• Brethren Disaster Services deployed 2 of the Critical Response Child Care Teams to provide support to affected families and children. They will be partnering with the American Red Cross to provide trained and certified volunteers to set up child care centers in shelters and disaster assistance centers. The volunteers are specially trained to respond to traumatized children, providing a calm, safe, and reassuring presence.
SOURCE: In the Aftermath of the Oklahoma Tornadoes, the Support of Volunteers is Key
• Catholic Charities Opens Disaster Relief Site at All Saints Catholic School, 4001 36th Ave. N.W., in Norman. The relief site will offer immediate assistance to anyone affected by the recent tornadoes, including undocumented workers.
‐ Among the items offered at the site are food, water and hygiene items. In addition, professionals are available to provide case management and assist with recovery planning.
‐ The All Saints disaster relief site is open every day, including Memorial Day. Hours for the location are: Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. In addition, Catholic Charities continues its relief efforts as part of the Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) at sites in Carney, Little Axe and Shawnee.
ALL AREASOklahoma Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (Oklahoma VOAD)
Online: www.okvoad.orgUnited Way of Central OklahomaRegister to volunteer online
CARNEYFirst Baptist Church, 207 N. Carney St, Carney, OK 74832Needs: Help removing trees and cleaning up debrisPhone: (405) 865-2702
LITTLE AXEAbsentee Shawnee Tribe Resource Center (American Red Cross Shelter), 1970 156th Ave. Norman, OK 73026Details: Volunteers should report to the resource centerPhone: (405) 364-7298
MOOREOnline Resources
Moore.Recovers.orgServeMoore.com
Important Phone NumbersMoore Volunteer Hotline
1-866-484-3500
Serve Moore Volunteer HeadquartersLocation: 200 S. Howard Ave, Moore, OK
Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) Emergency Response CenterDetails: Seeking licensed mental health professional, a certified case manager, or a certified recovery support specialists. Provide your name, certification or license number, e-mail and a cell phone number and you will be contacted by a representative of the agency’s disaster response team. Credentials will be verified.Phone: (405) 522-3908
NEWCASTLENewcastle Storm Shelter, 851 Carr Dr., Newcastle, OK 73065Details: Volunteers should report if interested in assisting in clean-up efforts SHAWNEE/BETHEL ACRESAmerican Red Cross Volunteer Application CenterLocation: 232 N. Broadway Ave., Shawnee OK 74801
Blue tarps being nailed over shattered roofs to secure homes in Moore, OK by at Team Rubicon member
Go to Moore.Recovers.org, select the ‘Sign In’ button at the top, and loginNeeds: Fence posts, horse fencing (no barbs), strong magnets to pick up metal pieces in fields or metal detectors to find metal pieces that need to be picked up. Need volunteers who can build the fencesPhone: 1-866-484-3500
DESTINY CHRISTIAN CENTER, 3801 S.E. 29th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73115
FEED THE CHILDREN – Feed The Children is coordinating with other organizations and with authorities to deliver disaster supplies as requests for aid are received.
NEEDS: Diapers, canned goods, non-perishable food and snack items, water and sports drinks.
Locations• Faith Tabernacle Church, I-40 and Portland,
Oklahoma City• Feed the Children McCormick Distribution Center,
29 N. McCormick Ave., Oklahoma City• First Baptist Church, 1201 N. Robinson Ave.,
Oklahoma City• KOCO-TV, 1300 E. Britton Rd., Oklahoma City• TLC Garden Center, 105 W. Memorial Rd.,
DONATION STATIONS• Submit donations online: http://go.usa.gov/bYvB• SHAWNEE FAMILY YMCA,700 W. Saratoga, Shawnee, OK• AMERICAN RED CROSS, 232 N. Broadway Ave., Shawnee, OK• SALVATION ARMY, 200 E. 9th St., Shawnee, OK
