People impacted by the March 6 tornado that hit north Tulsa may be eligible for emergency repair financial assistance, the city announced Tuesday.
The tornado was classified as an EF-1, meaning winds ranged from 86-110 mph. While no injuries or deaths were reported in the northern part of Tulsa, homes and businesses suffered structural damage — especially Tulsa Tech’s Peoria campus and Jack’s Memory Chapel.
Eligible homeowners residing within the outlined storm damage zone can email [email protected] to apply for an emergency repair financial assistance grant. The northern boundary is East 54th Street N.; North Lewis Avenue to the east; the northernmost point of Gilcrease Expressway to the south; and North Hartford Avenue to the west.
The grants are available for owner-occupied residences within city limits and can be applied toward repairs that may pose an immediate threat to occupants, like doors and windows, roofs, and heating…