A dozen tornadoes hit three states At least one dead, and multiple people missing in Oklahoma
At least one person was killed, and multiple people are missing after tornadoes hit Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas late Friday, damaging homes and knocking out power for thousands as officials launch search and rescue efforts.
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt issued an emergency declaration on Saturday for Bryan, Choctaw, LeFlore and McCurtain Counties after damaging tornadoes blew through the state.
"The state stands ready to send all the help, support, and resources. Southeastern Oklahoma needs to recover and rebuild from this devastating storm. Oklahomans are strong and resilient. We will build back these homes and businesses," Stitts.
On Saturday morning, Stitt toured the city of Idabel in McCurtain County, in southeastern Oklahoma, which suffered significant storm damage.
The governor said more than 100 homes and businesses were destroyed due to the tornado and called the situation "heartbreaking" in a tweet.
"I will declare a state of emergency in affected counties to ensure these communities have support and resources from the state. Pray for all those affected," Stitt said in a tweet.
The string of tornadoes has killed at least one person, and the governor identified him as a 90-year-old man in Idabel.
"What I saw was Oklahomans coming together. The storm went through last night, but they were already out, helping each other. We're clearing limbs and debris,"
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