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AS OF 23 May 2013, 1300 HRS EDT

INJURED DEAD 377 24

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DONOR INFORMATION

FOOD SAFETY

BACKGROUND

WHERE: MOORE OKLAHOMA AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES• START LOCATION: Newcastle/Grady County, OK• END LOCATION : Moore OK/Cleveland County, OK

WHEN: 20 MAY 2013• START TIME: 2:45 PM CDT• END TIME: 3:35 PM CDT

WHAT: On Monday, 20 May 2013, beginning at 2:45 PM CDT for approximately 50 minutes, an EF-5 Tornado impacted the towns of Moore, Newcastle, and southern portions of Oklahoma City, causing widespread destruction.

• RATING: EF-5• PEAK WINDS: 200-210 MPH• PATH LENGTH: 17 Miles• PATH WIDTH: 1.3 Miles• DURATION: Approximately 50 minutes on the ground

INJURED: 377 people were injured. The injuries include 148 individuals who sustained cuts or pierces, 85 individuals who were struck by objects, and four individuals who were struck by vehicles and/or other large objects.

DEAD: 24 people were killed by the storm. Ten of the fatalities were children.

DECLARATIONS:• Governor Mary Fallin declared a state of emergency for Oklahoma • On 20 May 2013, President Obama

issued a major disaster declaration for the State of Oklahoma, and offered federal aid to those impacted in the following counties: Cleveland, Lincoln, McClain, Oklahoma, and Pottawatomie, with funding for hazard mitigation measures available statewide.

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ESTIMATED POPULATION IN PATH(SOURCE: NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE, NORMAN OK)

WEATHER OUTLOOK

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DAMAGES:• The Oklahoma Insurance Department reports that preliminary

estimate suggests that damages could amount to $2 billion.• Plaza Towers Elementary School and Briarwood Elementary School

took direct hits• Moore Medical Center, sustained direct hit • Approximately 2400 homes have been damaged or destroyed • The Federal Emergency Management Agency is assisting OEM in the

process of assessing damage to structures. The assessment is ongoing due to the wide scope of damage sustained in the affected area.

SCHOOLS: Classes at Moore Public Schools have been canceled for the remainder of the school year. Graduations will continue as planned

SHELTERS: An estimated 377 individuals are in American Red Cross shelters. The following shelters remain open:• St. Andrew's United Methodist Church - 2727 SW 119, Oklahoma City• Moore Community Center - 201 S Howard, Moore• Shawnee High School Athletic Center - 1001 N Kennedy, Shawnee• St. Gregory’s University - 1900 W MacArthur St., Shawnee• The University of Oklahoma Housing & Food Services is open for those

displaced by the tornadoes. For more information, please call 405-325-2511.

CITY OF MOORE: Officials report they have enough responders on scene at this time, and ask that additional resources and volunteers please stay away from the affected area unless specifically requested.

SOUCRE: TRAF FAX Road Conditions 1300 Hrs CST 2013 osdh 22 May 2013

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TRANSPORTATION: • OK Dept. of Transportation is asking Motorists to AVOID I-35 through

Moore

• Heavy traffic in the area has been greatly hindering clean-up operations and ongoing emergency response. All I-35 off-ramps in Moore are now open .

• Law enforcement crews are still restricting access to neighborhoods with only essential personnel and homeowners allowed access.

• ROAD CLOSURES as of noon, 23 MAT 2013:-Santa Fe between 4th & 19th -SE 4th between Eastern Ave. & Wyndemere-19th between Santa Fe & May-Telephone Rd. between 4th & 19th - Broadway between 4th & 19th (for OG&E work

POWER (AS OF 23 MAY 2:15 PM CDT): 7,378• MOORE: 6,281• NORMAN: 115• OKC – NORTH 273• MANNSVILLE: 530

NATURAL GAS: 2358 customers without gas service. Still responding to gas leaks with people onsite.

WATER: City Of Moore Assures Residents Water is Safe - More info at http://www.cityofmoore.com/city-moore-assures-residents-water-safe

OPERATIONS HAVE TRANSITIONED FROM RESPONSE TO RECOVERYSearch and rescue efforts in Moore, Oklahoma City, Shawnee and Carney are complete. Recovery operations are ongoing. All missing persons have been accounted for at this time.

SITUATION SITUATIONFOOD SAFETY: • The Cleveland County Health Department reports numerous

food vendors have set up in the Moore area to offer free food or food for purchase for residents, volunteers and officials working the areas of devastation, however, they are finding multiple food safety hazards.

• A check of several vendors found no hand wash, water, screening, overhead protection, or basic food safety requirements. Health

• Official are asking vendors to check with the Norman branch of the Cleveland County Health Department at 250 12th Ave N.E. in Norman, phone 321-4048, for the process necessary to assure they can proceed with their operations

DONATIONS: Similar to issues that arose in Joplin Missouri after their tornado, Oklahoma is being overwhelmed with donated items and cannot manage the logistics of sorting, storing an distributing donated items.

The city of Moore respectfully ask people to sending unsolicited goods and make their donations monetary.

PETS AND LIVESTOCK • Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is

working collaboratively with USDA-APHIS Veterinary Services to continue to provide support for pet and livestock owners affected by the storm

• ODAFF established a pet triage center at the Home Depot in Moore.

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HEALTH AND MEDICAL

Individuals who want to volunteer to help with disaster relief should register on the Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps (OKMRC) website at www.okmrc.org.

OKMRC is designed to bring together different healthcare-related organizations and members of the community, including physicians, nurses, public health workers, and other medical professionals. In addition, volunteers without a background in medical training are needed.

INJURED: The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) reports that local hospitals have treated 377 individuals for injuries as a result of this week’s storms.

HOSPITALS: Moore Hospital was damaged by the tornado Monday. Thirteen patients were transported to area hospitals.

TETANUS SHOTS:

• The Oklahoma City/County Health Department, Cleveland County Health Department, Pottawatomie County Health Department and Lincoln County Health Department continue to provide vaccinations to volunteers and recovery workers

• To date, over 700 tetanus vaccinations have been given to responders, volunteers and tornado victims by local health departments. This includes 149 vaccinations in Lincoln County, 250 vaccinations in Cleveland County, 216 vaccination in Pottawatomie County, and approximately 90 vaccinations in Oklahoma County.

OKLAHOMA MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS: Local health departments are coordinating efforts with the Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps (OKMRC) to supplement staffing for various efforts. Over 1,000 new volunteers have signed up with the OKMRC since Monday.

PUBLIC HEALTH: Local health departments are also working to assess shelters, provide resource information to victims, and inspect food vendors to ensure public health and safety.

EMERGENCY AID STATIONS IN MOORE(ACTIVE BETWEEN 10 AM AND 6 PM)

• 19th & West Telephone Rd, Moore• Warren Theater/Lowes, Moore• Wal-Mart Market 4th & Eastern, Moore• Parking Lot SE 34th Rambling Oaks Dr, Moore• I-35 Service Rd & SW 14th, Moore• USPS–SW Corner SE 4th & I-35 Access Rd, Moore• NW Corner of SE 4th & Telephone Rd, Moore• Target Parking Lot SE 19th, Moore• Trinity Church 800 S Santa Fe, Moore

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HEALTH AND MEDICALMENTAL HEALTH• The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance

Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) has established an emergency response center within the tornado disaster zone in Moore at the Cleveland County Health Department, 424 S Eastern Ave. in Moore.

• ODMHSAS is also coordinating volunteer efforts and providing mandatory training for behavioral health professionals wishing to assist with services for those in need.

• ODMHSAS is also offering services through the Disaster Distress Helpline, 1 (800) 985-5990. The helpline can provide immediate counseling to anyone who needs help dealing emotionally with the aftermath of the storms.

The Cleveland County Health Department has deployed mental health strike teams to shelters, and the Pottawatomie County Health Department has coordinated nurses to support American Red Cross shelters.

Licensed mental health professionals, certified case managers or certified recovery support specialists who would like to assist victims should call (405) 522-3908. To be admitted into the disaster zone, volunteers must have received training and hold a valid identification badge. Badges will be issued by the ODMHSAS at the completion of training.

• The Oklahoma Health Care Authority is encouraging SoonerCare (Oklahoma Medicaid) members to call the SoonerCare Helpline if they need assistance with their medical benefits following the recent tornadoes.

• Assistance is available to replace lost or destroyed medication, durable medical equipment, medical ID cards, etc.

• The Helpline can also assist members with transportation needs to medical appointments.

• SoonerCare members whose providers lost their office site to the storms may also contact the Helpline for assistance in finding another provider.

• The SoonerCare Helpline is available Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1-800-987-7767.

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BLOODOKLAHOMA BLOOD INSTITUTEDonors to the Oklahoma Blood Institute provides the blood needed by patients in all metro-Oklahoma City hospitals and 140 others across the state.

Presently, the state's blood supply is adequate to meet the needs of patients in all hospitals caring for victims of the Moore tornado.

Since there is no substitute for blood, the supply constantly needs to be replenished. Anyone 16 years or older and in good health can generally donate blood.

Those with O-negative and Rh-negative blood types are most needed.

Locations of donor centers and mobile blood drives can be found at www.obi.org. Additionally, 10 casinos in the Oklahoma City metro area will host blood drives later this week:

• Riverwind Casino: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday• Lucky Star Casino, Concho: 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday• Sugar Creek Casino: 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday• FireLake Bowling Center: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday• Grand Casino: 1 to 6 p.m. Friday• Lucky Star Casino, Clinton: 1 to 6 p.m. Friday• Remington Park Racetrack & Casino: Noon to 5 p.m. Friday• Kickapoo Casino: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday• Newcastle Casino: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday

SOURCE: OK STRONG

The Oklahoma Blood Institute is asking people to make an appointment after June 24 to donate. In turn, they will make a $10 donation in your name to the disaster relief fund.

VETERINARY SERVICES

As recovery efforts for the Moore tornado begin to unfold, the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF) is working collaboratively with USDA-APHIS Veterinary Services to continue to provide support for pet and livestock owners affected by the storm.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:Blayne Arthur, 405-401-3718 or blayne.arthur@ag.ok.gov

COUNTY ANIMAL RESPONSE TEAMS• County Animal Response Teams were initiated by the

Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, the Oklahoma State Department of Health and Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps.

• ODAFF works with CARTs across the state to be prepared to care, rescue, shelter and reunify pets and livestock in times of disaster.

LIVE STOCK ISSUES: • ODAFF staff is working to address livestock-related issues.

• Environmental field inspectors as well as other ODAFF and USDA staff are documenting carcass location and disposal for Orr Family Farms and others in need.

TRIAGE CENTER• ODAFF established a pet triage center at the Home Depot in

Moore. The center is being operated by ODAFF veterinarians and staff as well as volunteer veterinarians.

• Animals found in the affected area are brought into the triage center where they are documented, given an identifying number, examined by a veterinarian, photographed and then transported to one of four cooperating local shelters.

The photographs of the incoming animals are posted on Facebook to the McClain County Animal Response Team page and to www.okclostpets.com. Owners are encouraged to visit the triage center to report their missing pets and to visit the online pages to determine if their pet has been located.

SOUCE: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ADDRESSES NEEDS IN WAKE OF TORNADO 23 MAY 2013

FATALITIES

NAME SEX AGE CAUSE OF DEATH

TERRI LONG FEMALE 49 multiple blunt force injuries

MEGAN FUTRELL FEMALE 29 blunt force trauma of head and torso

CASE FUTRELL FEMALE 4 MO blunt force trauma of head

SHANNON QUICK FEMALE 40 multiple injuries

SYDNEE VARGYAS FEMALE 7 MO blunt force trauma of head

KARRINA VARGYAS FEMALE 4 multiple blunt force injuries

JENNY NEELY FEMALE 38 blunt force trauma of chest

ANTONIA CANDELARIA FEMALE 9 mechanical asphyxia

KYLE DAVIS MALE 8 blunt force trauma

JANAE HORNSBY FEMALE 9 asphyxia

SYDNEY ANGLE FEMALE 9 mechanical asphyxia

EMILY CONATZER FEMALE 9 mechanical asphyxia

NICOLAS MCCABE MALE 9 mechanical asphyxia

CHRISTOPHER LEGG MALE 9 mechanical asphyxia

CINDY PLUMLEY FEMALE 45 multiple blunt force trauma

DEANNA WARD FEMALE 70 blunt force trauma of torso

RICK JONES MALE 54 Head trauma, blunt force

WILLIAM SASS MALE 63 Multiple blunt force injuries

GINA STROMSKI FEMALE 51 Multiple blunt force trauma

TEWAUNA ROBINSON FEMALE 45 Multiple blunt force trauma

RANDY SMITH MALE 39 Multiple blunt force trauma

LESLIE JOHNSON MALE 46 Multiple blunt force trauma

HEMANT BHONDE MALE 65 Multiple blunt force trauma

RICHARD BROWN MALE 41 Multiple injuries

FEEDING SITES

KITCHEN LOCATIONS AND FEEDING SITESOn May 23, 2013, the Red Cross will be located at the following sites. In addition, we will be providing mobile feeding distribution through Cleveland and Pottawatomie County.

CLEVELAND COUNTYFirst Baptist Church of Moore301 NE 27th streetMoore, OK 73106

POTTAWATOMIE COUNTYShawnee Exposition Center1700 W IndependenceShawnee, OK

SOUCRE:

FIXED FEEDING SITES• Moore Community Center 301 S Howard Ave, Moore• St. Andrews United Methodist Church 2727 SW 119th Ave, Oklahoma City• Walker Center Dorm 1400 Asp, Norman• Little Axe Resource Center 1970 156th Ave. N.E., Little Axe• Emanuel Baptist 149th & Harrah Newalla Rd, Newalla• Carney Senior Center 301 Maple, Carney• Newcastle Storm Shelter 801 N Car, Newcastle• Eastlake Elementary 1301 SW 134th, Oklahoma City• Wayland Bonds Elementary 14025 S May Ave, Oklahoma City• Expo Center 1700 W Independence, Shawnee• Shawnee Athletic Center 1001 N Kennedy, Shawnee

FEED THE CHILDRENFeed The Children has established five locations in Oklahoma City to accept donations that will aid victims of the Moore tornado.

• Feed The Children McCormick Distribution Center, 29 N. McCormick• First Baptist Church, 1201 N. Robinson• KOCO-TV, 1300 East Britton Road• Faith Tabernacle Church, I-40 and Portland,• TLC Garden Center, 105 West Memorial Road

Items that will be accepted at these locations are diapers, canned goods, non-perishable food and snack items, water and sports drinks.

Cash donations to help with relief efforts can also be made by phone at 800-627-4556, online at ww.feedthechildren.org/disaster, or by texting “DISASTER” to 80888.

SALVATION ARMY• Twelve Salvation Army Disaster Canteens (mobile kitchens) from various

locations in Arkansas and Oklahoma are roaming in the Shawnee and Moore devastation areas.

• This assistance will continue for the foreseeable future as The Salvation Army is committed to supporting the residents of this community as they return to their homes and begin rebuilding their lives.

RECOMMENDATION FOR FOOD SAFETY:

• Protect food from flying debris and insects by using screens in any open food areas.

• Thaw frozen food properly prior to cooking, and cool food rapidly prior to storage.

• Cook all food thoroughly, serve at correct temperature, and avoid cross-contamination.

• Use clean utensils to handle cooked foods.

• Wash your hands, dishes and utensils used for preparing and serving food, with water from a safe source.

• The OSDH reminds food handlers to utilize good hygiene practices, wear gloves, and minimize food holding times.

FOOD SAFETY

• Processes must be in place to ensure that products and services do not inadvertently harm or put at risk the very people who are impacted by the tornado or those assisting the families or those involved in clean-up efforts.

• One such area of concern is the availability of free food or food for sale for residents, responders and relief workers in the storm-damaged areas.

• The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) notes that while the availability of these food options is helpful for workers and residents, it is important to remember that even in a natural disaster, food served to the public must be safe.

• Foodborne illnesses such as E. coli, salmonella, and hepatitis A caused by improper food preparation and handling practices can be serious threats to rescue workers and shelter residents. A few simple precautions can ensure everyone’s safety at this critical time.

• The OSDH recommends food vendors serve items that do not require refrigeration and can be eaten without heating. Packaged, shelf-stable, ready-to-eat foods are the best option when safe refrigeration and cooking are a problem.

The OSDH said environmental specialists from local county health departments are on site in the storm-damaged areas to ensure food products offered to the public are safe.

SOURCE: OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (OSDH)

DONATION INFOMRATIONOKSTRONG DISASTER RELIEF FUNDGovernor Mary Fallin, in coordination with the United Way of Central Oklahoma, has established the OKStrong Disaster Relief Fund to assist with the long-term medical, emotional and educational needs of victims of the May 20 tornado in Moore and the May 19 tornado near Shawnee.

Donations for the long-term needs can be made by calling (405) 236-8441 or donating online at www.unitedwayokc.org. DONATION OF SERVICES AND MATERIALSDonation of services or materials from businesses (not cash donations), those should be directed to Keli Cain with the Oklahoma Dept. of Emergency Management at Keli Cain 405-521-2481 RED CROSSThe Oklahoma Red Cross is asking people to donate by texting Red Cross to 90999 which will be a $10 donation

SALVATION ARMYThe Salvation Army Arkansas-Oklahoma Division has dispatched disaster response teams. Donations can be made to:

The Salvation Army Disaster Relief, P.O. Box 12600, Oklahoma City, OK 73157. Designate Oklahoma Tornado Relief on all checks. Donate by phone: (800) 725-2769Donate online: donate.salvationarmyusa.org/uss/eds

REGIONAL FOOD BANK OF OKLAHOMAThe Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, in partnership with Oklahoma Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, is asking that the public support all rescue, recovery and disaster relief efforts with donations of cash to your favorite responding charity.DONATIONS OF ITEMS SUCH AS CLOTHING AND SUPPLIES ARE STRONGLY DISCOURAGED.

Financial donations will allow disaster relief agencies to purchase whatever items are deemed necessary without resulting in the additional burden of securing warehouse space and volunteers to work donated product. To make a tax deductible donation to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, go to www.regionalfoodbank.org or call 604-7111 or text FOOD to 32333 to give $10 to relief efforts. OKLAHOMA BAPTIST DISASTER RELIEFWith Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief teams already responding to severe weather from Sunday in several locations, including Shawnee, Edmond and Little Axe, Oklahoma Baptists are assisting with recovery efforts from the tornado that hit Moore. Those interested in helping can make a tax-deductible donation to the BGCO's Disaster Relief ministry, by visiting www.bgco.org/donate or calling 942-3800. All money go toward disaster relief and helping victims. For photos, information and updates, visit the Oklahoma Baptists' blog at www.okdisasterhelp.com. UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMAUnited Way of Central Oklahoma has activated its disaster relief fund, so individuals may give specifically to the May tornadoes relief and recovery efforts. Fund dollars will be distributed without administrative fees to United Way Partner Agencies working on the tornado relief efforts.To donate, go to www.unitedwayokc.org or by mail to United Way of Central Oklahoma, P.O. Box 837, Oklahoma City, OK 73101 with notation for May Tornado Relief. For more information, please contact Karla Bradshaw at (405) 235-3534.

TULSA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: Tulsa Community Foundation, the nation's largest community foundation, has established the Moore & Shawnee Tornado Relief Fund. This fund has received a lead gift of $100,000 from George Kaiser Family Foundation. Contributions to the Moore & Shawnee Tornado Relief Fund can be made securely online at www.TulsaCF.org. Donations can also be mailed to TCF offices at: 7030 S Yale, Suite 600, Tulsa, OK, 74136

MOBILE COMMAND CENTERS AND CHARGING STATIONS

VERIZON MOBILE COMMAND CENTER FOR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIALS• Home Depot Parking lot - 650 SW 19th

streetThis will provide tablets, emergency phones, charging stations, Internet access to any public official helping this effort VERIZON MOBILE SUPPORT UNIT FOR CITIZENS OF MOORE

• WalMart Parking Lot at 501 SW 19th streetEmergency phones, tablets, chargers, internet access for all citizens of Moore

AT&T CHARGING STATIONS• AT&T has deployed multiple charging stations to central Oklahoma. Charging

stations are equipped with universal charging capability. Locations for these charging stations are:

• AT&T Store, 2670 S. Service Road, Moore, OK• AT&T’s Mobile Sales Store, 301 S. Howard (Moore Community Center)• Walmart, 501 Southwest 19th Street, Moore, OK• Best Buy, 1409 W. 1-240 Service Road, Oklahoma City, OK• Target, 770 SW 19th St., Moore, OK• Best Buy, 2700 S. Service Road, Moore, OK• Neighborhood Market, 640 SE 4th St., Moore, OK AT&T SUPPORT FOR CITIZENS OF MOORE• AT&T provides multiple WiFi hotspots at public locations – free service for

AT&T Customers. WiFi hotspot locator here: http://www.att.com/maps/wifi.html#fbid=yUlqfceUl-U

• AT&T is waiving voice, data and text overage charges through June 30 for customers in the affected areas, and those customers may be eligible for special accessory and handset discounts. AT&T wireless customers in the affected area who have questions about their service can visit our local stores or call 1-800-331-0500.

• AT&T is offering free Remote Call Forwarding to wireline customers who are displaced from their homes. Customers who have questions about U-Verse or home phone service can call 1-800-288-2020.

• AT&T SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIALS

An Emergency Communication Vehicle (ECV) has been deployed to provide wireless Internet coverage (WiFi) for emergency responders at the State of Oklahoma Emergency Management command site.

SOURCE: OK STRONG

VERIZON WIRELESS CHARGING STATIONS: Verizon Wireless is deploying multiple charging stations to central Oklahoma. Charging stations are equipped with emergency phones, Internet access, laptop computers and charging capability. Locations for these charging stations are:

• Red Cross Shelter located at 201 S Howard in Moore, OK• Home Depot parking lot in Moore, OK – SW 19th and Telephone Road• Shawnee High School – 1001 North Kennedy in Shawnee, OK MOBILE COMMAND CENTER FOR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIALS

• Rock Assembly of God Church 12500 Penn Avenue, MooreThis will be for public safety officials and will have emergency phones, charging stations, Internet access, water, and tablets.

MOBILE SUPPORT UNIT FOR CITIZENS OF MOORE• Best Buy :2700 S. Service Road, Moore

This will be for residents of Moore and will have charging stations, emergency phones, Internet access, bottled water

FEDERAL RESPONSE

DISASTER SURVIVOR ASSISTANCE TEAMS: • Three Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams arrived on 21 MAY 2013

to perform the Assess, Inform, and Report (AIR) Missions, a tool to help federal, state, local, tribal and territorial partners gather detailed information on the affected areas during the critical first hours, days and weeks after a disaster strikes.

• DSATs will address immediate and emerging needs of disaster survivors including: on-site registration, applicant status checks, on-the-spot needs assessments, and access to partners offering survivor services.

NATIONAL RESPONSE COORDINATION CENTER FEMA activated the National Response Coordination Center in Washington, D.C., a multi-agency coordination center that provides overall coordination of the federal response to natural disasters and emergencies, to support state requests for assistance.

FEMA’S REGION VI RESPONSE COORDINATION CENTER (RRCC) located in Denton, Texas remains activated.

PRELIMINARY DAMAGE ASSESSMENT TEAMS: Preliminary damage assessment teams, comprised of representatives from the state, FEMA and the Small Business Administration, are on the ground and began their assessments on 21 May 2013

SEARCH AND RESCUE: Three national Urban Search and Rescue Teams (Texas Task Force 1, Nebraska Task Force 1 and Tennessee Task Force 1) and an Incident Support Team have been deployed to support the immediate response efforts.

INCIDENT MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE TEAMS: One national and two regional IMATs are deployed to the state emergency operations center in Oklahoma City to coordinate with state and local officials in support of recovery operations.

FCO: Sandy Coachman has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area.

MOBILE EMERGENCY RESPONSE SUPPORT: Two Mobile Emergency Response Support Teams are in Oklahoma to provide self-sustaining telecommunications, logistics, and operations support elements, to assist in the immediate response needs and additional teams are being deployed.

SOURCE: FEMA BLOG – 21 MAY 2013