Tornado kills 2 in Beggs; community organizes cleanup and recovery efforts

A tornado that tore through Beggs killed two people, according to the Okmulgee County Sheriff’s Office. Community members met on Monday to organize a cleanup and recovery plan for those affected by the storm.

The National Weather Service rated the tornado an EF-3. Okmulgee County Emergency Management Director Jeff Moore said the storm caused widespread damage across the area.

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Tornado kills 2 in Beggs; community organizes cleanup and recovery efforts

“32 structures totals including barns and everything else have damage, but eight homes got damaged as well,” Moore said…

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