The EF5 tornado that killed at least 24 people and gutted a wide swath of this tornado-weary community Monday was deemed “the storm of storms” as officials surveyed the muddy, splintered rubble that remained. Norman churches, OU provide shelter, aid to tornado victims 2013 Moore Tornado: Find all the coverage from the Moore tornado, including photo slideshows and a video from the World’s award winning photographers. How to help those affected by the Moore tornado TPS has disaster plans in place At Moore hospital, 'I don't know how we survived' Legislature OKs bill to tap Oklahoma's 'rainy day' fund Tulsa area emergency response agencies, churches send help to Moore SLIDESHOW: Moore Tornado SLIDESHOW: Aerial photos show Moore tornado's destructive path SLIDESHOW: Residents begin cleanup after devastating tornado strikes Moore SLIDESHOW: Tornado hits Moore SLIDESHOW: Residents clean up after tornadoes leave wake of destruction
Just thinking about these so many families that are devastated, Stoops said during an ESPN interview. This will be a long-term effort to get everyone back on their feet.
As Oklahoma communities grapple with the devastation caused by this week's deadly tornadoes, the financial impact from the loss of homes and other property remains unclear.
We will be the first to admit, we were hoping for more to fund reforms.
Stars with local ties send their well wishes and sympathy to Oklahoma tornado victims
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