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| This
funnel near Noble was low enough to tear branches from the tops of trees
but never actually touched down. |
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| West
of Wewoka and totally unaware, this state trooper (Left) is heading away from
the tornado because the event had not yet been reported. |
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| Debris
is one of the first things to be removed to make way for emergency personnel.
Had we not stopped for gas, this could have been us. |
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| While
some neighbors had only a few pieces of debris in their yards, homes
next door were nearly destroyed. Things like this are common. |
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| Debris
is the #1 killer in a tornado. |
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| Gregory
Moy lost his garage, windows from his truck and house and other property,
but not his dog. Although they had put him in the cellar, the dog ran out
before the cellar doors closed. While Mr. Moy fought to hold the cellar
doors down, his dog came through without a scratch. |
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| Ruth
White lost the roof off her house and three garages when they were hit
by what appeared to be three separate tornadoes. This mattress from the second
story was nearly sucked out the window. |
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| The
electric and other utility companies worked throughout the night to restore services, while the
Red Cross handed out blankets and other necessities. |
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