ROGERS COUNTY, Okla. (ROGERS COUNTY PIO) — “We took a proactive stance by manning the EOC (Emergency Operations Center) prior to the storm’s arrival, which allowed us to immediately begin response coordination as reports came in,” said Scotty Stokes, OEM.
Between Collinsville and Claremore the tornado destroyed a home, large fifth-wheel trailer, and damaged two other residence; and one other possible tornado that struck the eastern side of the town of Inola damaging 19 homes—one with major damage.
In response to the widespread damage across multiple counties, Governor Kevin Stitt issued a state of emergency declaration.
The Governor states: “I declared a state of emergency for Alfalfa, Creek, Grant, Major, Okmulgee, Rogers, Tulsa, and Wagoner counties to ensure Oklahomans have the support and resources they need after last night’s storms. The team at Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management – OEM is working quickly to assist these communities and evaluate all damage.“…