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Oklahoma tornado: 'One day at a time'

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Rescue teams are continuing to search tornado-hit areas of Moore and south Oklahoma City on Tuesday as tales of heroism and survival emerge. Early Tuesday, the state medical examiner reported 24 dead in Monday's tornado.

Mother, her children survive inside Plaza Towers school

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Diana Palmore and her two children survived in Plaza Towers Elementary School on Monday afternoon when it was destroyed by a powerful tornado.
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Map: Weather events, disasters

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This Esri Public Information Map shows the real-time effects of extreme weather events and others natural disasters.

Lawmaker seeks bond issue to pay for storm shelters

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Most of the $500 million from the bond issue would pay for storm shelters in public schools.

Meteorologist never forgets saving lives is part of job

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Meteorologist David Andra said his colleagues never forget their focus is the safety of people, those they know and many they don't.

For Moore businesses, rebuilding will be more than structural

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While many Moore businesses will be working to repair the brick-and-mortar part of the store, bringing customers back after the storm takes work, too.

Before and after: May 20, 2013 tornado

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Here are before and after aerial views of Briarwood Elementary School and Plaza Towers Elementary Schools.

When Moore gets hit: 'We kick back'

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MOORE — Dorise Stanley Biddie stood amid the rubble of her home Tuesday and had a quick reply for anyone who stopped by. “I tell 'em, ‘I'm not giving up yet,'” Biddie said. “‘I crawled out of that hole over there, I'm not giving up.'”

Tuesday: Photos of the...

Tuesday: Photos of the aftermath
Tornado damage in Moore Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Tuesday: Aerial photos

Tuesday: Aerial photos
Tornado damage in Moore Tuesday, May 21, 2013




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Stories of survival surrounded by a landscape of tragedy

From the heroics of a man saving his wife and dogs, to families digging through rubble for memories, Oklahomans spoke of community a day after the May 20 tornado.

Touring the Devastation

NewsOK's Dave Morris has spoke with several victims of the May 20 tornadoes as well as Governor Mary Fallin and Law enforcement officials.

Gov. Fallin tours Plaza Towers Elementary destruction

Gov. Fallin, along with FEMA administrator W. Craig Fugate, tour the Plaza Towers Elementary destruction.

Gov. Mary Fallin Talks about Storm Recovery

We spoke with Governor Fallin at Moore city hall following a joint press conference for the City of Moore, Oklahoma City and several agencies involved in rescue, recovery and aid.

May 21, 2013, Moore Tornado Disaster Press Conference

Governor Mary Fallin addressed the media in joint press conference in Moore, OK Tuesday May 21, 2013. FEMA director W. Craig Fugate also gave details to those affected by the tornados, about how to apply for federal disaster assistance.

Susan Pierce, Superintendent, Moore Public Schools

Retiring Superintendent of Moore Public Schools, Susan Pierce gave a statement thanking the first responders and praising Moore Teachers and administrators on their quick response when the Tornado warning was issued.

Road to Recovery

A quick look at how Oklahoman's have reacted to the worst tornado in our history.

Capt. Dexter Nelson Describes the Devastation

Captain Dexter Nelson spoke with Dave Morris about what he saw touring the devastation. He also gave details about the perimeter that law enforcement has established around the affected areas.


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    Today 12:17:36 AM
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