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Tips For Preparing For A Tornado

James "Bubba" Meeks — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:48:30 +0000

Tornadoes can strike at anytime and with the recent storms in Moore and Northern Texas, it is now more important than ever to know the warning signs and have a plan in case of these deadly storms were to form in the local communities. Here are the American Red Cross' tips to be aware and prepared for a tornado.

How You Can Help The Moore Tornado Relief Effort

James "Bubba" Meeks — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:14:35 +0000

Townsquare Media is currently at the Sheridan Road Sams/Wal-Mart Parking lot taking in any donations from Food, Diapers, Pet supplies, toiletries. We are also accepting monetary donations where all money donated will go towards the Moore Tornado Relief Effort. We just filled up our first truck from Comanche Home Center and our second truck from [...]

Watch an Amazing Time Lapse Video of the Devastating EF4 Tornado in Moore, Oklahoma

Aaron Galloway — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:57:34 +0000

The massive EF4 tornado that touched down Monday Afternoon (May 20) in Moore, Oklahoma – southwest of Oklahoma City – is likely to be one of the worst in history. The tornado starting out as a funnel, but quickly turned into an enormous mile-wide wedge tornado. At least two schools were in the path of this devastating tornado. [...]

Live Video Feed of Tornado Updates and Recovery Efforts [VIDEO]

Townsquare Media — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:13:11 +0000

Live video feed and news coverage from News Channel 4 out of Oklahoma City KFOR concerning tornado damages and recovery efforts in Moore, Norman, Newcastle and OKC.

Massive Tornado Destroys Area Near Oklahoma City; At Least 51 Killed [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:17:01 +0000

An enormous tornado with a debris cloud two miles wide tore through the metropolitan area just south of Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon.

UPDATE 9:28 p.m. EST: At least 51 people were killed in the storm, including seven children from Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, according to KFOR in Oklahoma City. The news station reported that 75 student and staff were inside the school when the storm struck. Officials said Monday night that the search of the rubble remaining of the school had turned to a recovery mission.

What to Do in Lawton to Rebuild Your Home After is Destroyed in Severe Weather

Sasha Spielman — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:10:08 +0000

While living in Lawton, OK we enjoy such luxuries as a beautiful open sky, exciting-to-watch sports teams, and some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet, tornado season is one of Oklahoma’s less-endearing qualities. We all know natural disasters can’t be averted and that sometimes all the preparation in the world doesn’t help. If your home and family are the unfortunate victims of a tornado’s wrath, here are some tips for rebuilding your life and house!

What To Do If You Get Separated From Loved Ones During Tornado? [VIDEO]

amityritze — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:15:49 +0000

On Saturday night, hundreds of people across the Midwest were watching the local weather news tracking the several tornadoes reported to have headed their way! The National Weather Service reported on Sunday morning that they have recorded about 100 different tornadoes sweeping through the Heartland! The Associate Press reported that in Woodward, OK 5 were killed and more than two dozens were injured! We put together the best tips list on what to do in case you get separated with your family! Check it out!

Tornado Devastates Wichita, KS and an Iowa Hospital

Danny Groner — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 19:51:19 +0000

Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback declared a state of emergency in the wake of a giant tornado, which hit Wichita particularly hard late Saturday night. Miraculously there are no major injuries reported so far. According to the National Weather Service, the “confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was located just east of Conway Springs and moving [...]

'It Was a Dark and Stormy Night…' Nancy Mace Recalls Her Drive Back Home in Severe Weather!

Nancy Mace — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 01:20:58 +0000

So begins the 1830 novel 'Paul Clifford' by Victorian novelist Edward Bulwer-Lytton, and so began the night at The Mace Place.

10 Must Have Items in Case of Tornado!

amityritze — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 22:40:05 +0000

It’s officially Spring-time in Oklahoma and you know what that means – April showers bring May tornadoes. That’s why it’s important to have these 10 items ready in case you have to leave your home as soon as the sirens go off. We all know the drill- our favorite television show gets interrupted with hours [...]

Oklahoma Among the Top 10 Deadliest Tornadoes of All Times + Safety Tips!

KLAW Morning Crew — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:53:08 +0000

Our state of Oklahoma is famous for it’s ever- changing weather. It gets especially temperamental during the spring season. Most of us have witnessed tornadoes touching ground, felt the gust and the strong winds, and seen the lightnings slashing the sky in halves. We don’t panic when we hear the sirens going off after all we know exactly what to do.

Massive Tornado Caught on Film in West Liberty, Kentucky

Mithun Divakaran — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:30:34 +0000

Nature’s force is at times awe-inspiring, but often downright scary. A woman in West Liberty, Kentucky experienced this first hand when she captured footage of a huge tornado heading towards her direction. As amazing as the footage may look, the tornado has sadly devastated the small town of West Liberty. The town has seen widespread [...]

F2 Tornado Sweeps Up Branson, Missouri

Steve Kelly — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 03:48:32 +0000

Some Midwestern states woke up this morning to torn up property and mass ciaos in their towns. 15 confirmed tornadoes touched down across Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Kentucky and Indiana overnight according to the National Weather Service. Tornado-like storms swept through the Midwest and now they are recovering from a wall of tornadoes that blew [...]

'Heroic' Social Worker Tried to Save Lives in Joplin Tornado, Now Denied Workman's Comp

Shauna Wright — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 20:41:54 +0000

A social worker in a group home for the disabled almost lost his life trying to save residents when a tornado decimated much of Joplin, Missouri this spring. Now, his company’s insurance provider is denying him workman’s compensation.

Keith, Lady A, Tim: Helping Those Ravaged by Tornadoes

Benne B — Mon, 09 May 2011 00:27:03 +0000

Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Tim McGraw, Sara Evans, Ronnie Dunn and Alabama are among the first stars to sign on for a CMT benefit concert to help the victims of last week’s tornadoes. The 90-minute show was spearheaded by Hank Williams Jr., who went to the channel with the idea. He says, “Alabama is home…I [...]

Duncan Tornado 36 Years Later

Clay Miller — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 17:40:39 +0000

February 21, 1975. This day started out just like any other day. Got up and got ready for school. It was a Friday and I was glad the weekend was almost here. The day seemed a little bit odd to start off. Unusually balmy day for late February. This just meant we would go out for [...]