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Tornadoes injure at least 11 people in Oklahoma
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Tornadoes injure at least 11 people in Oklahoma

A series of tornadoes caused significant damage in parts of Oklahoma.

Tornado-producing thunderstorms swept through early Sunday, November 3. There are currently no deaths reported, but 11 people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Oklahoma City officials.

Although severe weather conditions have affected several areas of the state, as well as parts of Texas, the Associated Press reported that the storms hit Oklahoma City and surrounding areas hardest.

“I was awake and I heard the sound getting louder really quickly,” resident Justin Cue said. CNN of the tornado that swept through his neighborhood.

“The debris started hitting the house, and after a few seconds my window blew out and all you could hear was the roar of the wind and torn wood and broken glass,” Cue continued, sharing that he s He was found with scrapes and cuts. broken glass.

Cue also said his father was hit when their roof collapsed. “He was unconscious for a brief moment and we weren’t sure he was okay,” he told CNN.

Emergency responders rescued two adults trapped in an overturned mobile home, including a woman injured by a falling air conditioner, a representative from the Oklahoma City Fire Department (OCFD) told AP.

The OCFD also shared in a statement on Facebook, firefighters responded to several people stranded in their cars “due to flash flood conditions.”

The severe weather also caused “significant damage” to homes and businesses, as well as trees, power lines and street signs, according to the OCFD release.

Oklahoma City officials currently estimate that at least 54 structures suffered minor damage, 43 structures suffered major damage, and 39 structures were completely destroyed.

Description of severe weather conditions in Oklahoma on November 3.

Oklahoma City Fire Department/Facebook


Thousands of residents in Oklahoma and Texas are currently without power, according to Poweroutage.us. In addition, on Sunday evening, the National Weather Service issued continuing tornado warnings for parts of Oklahoma and Texas.

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For anyone interested in helping those affected by the storms, Oklahoma City officials said cash donations to relief organizations are more effective than donating items.

“Cash allows humanitarian organizations or survivors to buy what they need, when and where they need it,” officials explained.

PEOPLE reached out to OCFD for a statement but did not immediately receive a response.