[CVRC] OK. Sit Rep

[Paul Cavnar]

THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 
ARRL ANNOUNCED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF SECTION 97.401 OF THE 
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION'S RULES AND REGULATIONS 
[47 C.F.R. PART 97] A GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS EMERGENCY IS 
DECLARED FOR THE OKLAHOMA AREA. THIS IS IN SUPPORT OF THE 
SALVATION ARMY. HENCE, THE FREQUENCY 3900 KHZ, PLUS OR MINUS 3 
KHZ, REQUIRES PROTECTED FREQUENCY.  AMATEURS ARE REQUIRED 
TO REFRAIN FROM USING THE FREQUENCY, PLUS OR MINUS 3 KHZ, 
UNLESS THEY ARE TAKING PART IN THE HANDLING OF EMERGENCY 
TRAFFIC. THIS ORDER IS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UNTIL RESCINDED.
 
JOSEPH P. CASEY
CHIEF, TECHNICAL AND PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
ENFORCEMENT BUREAU
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC

The following is from State EMA.  

SEVERE WEATHER STRIKES OKLAHOMA
The effects of a very strong storm system with at least one tornado were
felt throughout the central part of the state and Osage county in
northeast Oklahoma.  The storm first struck in northern Cleveland County
about 5:15 p.m. Thursday.  The Oklahoma Department of Civil Emergency
Management activated the State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and
continues to assist communities throughout the affected areas.  Staffing
at the EOC include the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Oklahoma
Military Department, Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, The Salvation
Army, American Red Cross, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Oklahoma
Department of Commerce and the Oklahoma Department of Human Services.
  
Primary areas affected by the storm in central Oklahoma were the City of
Moore, south Oklahoma City, Del City, Midwest City, and Choctaw.  Early
numbers indicate that more than 1,500 homes in Moore were damaged
including 300 totally destroyed.  The General Motors plant in southeast
Oklahoma City was heavily damaged and many buildings in the area were
destroyed.  The Oklahoma National Guard is providing perimeter security
at the plant. Interstate highways 35 and 240 were closed temporarily due
to downed power lines and debris.
More than 100 injuries have been reported at local hospitals, including
eight who were listed in critical or serious condition.  No deaths were
reported as of 11 p.m. 
In Osage County, three mobile homes were damaged and 10 houses were
destroyed.  Outbuildings, barns and feed lots were destroyed and 21
cattle were killed.
Governor Brad Henry has requested a Federal Emergency Declaration from
the President.  Representatives from FEMA will be in the affected areas
Friday morning to complete preliminary damage assessments.
Power Outages 
OG&E reports that more than 37,000 homes and business were without power
in central Oklahoma.  Hardest hit areas were Moore and southeast Oklahoma
City.  Emergency Management officials in Osage County report that 50
percent of the City of Pawhuska was without power.
Shelters and Feeding Centers 
The American Red Cross has opened shelters at the following locations: 
St. Marks Lutheran Church, 7501 E. Reno 
West Moore Community Center, 12609 S. Western 
Moore Community Center, 1-35 and Fourth Street 
The Salvation Army reports the following feeding center locations: 
In Choctaw 
15th & Henny 
12th & Jacob 
In Moore 
119th & I-35 
Fire Station No. 2, at 12th & Janeway 
West Moore High School 
In Oklahoma City 
Sooner Road & SE 64th 
Oklahoma Electric (Norman) - 400 
Northfolk Electric (Sayre) - 12 
Caddo Electric (Binger) - 50 
Peoples Electric (Ada) - 200