Tornado Destruction And Recovery

Images depict the aftermath of tornadoes, showcasing destroyed homes and debris. They capture the emotional impact on survivors and recovery efforts by emergency responders.

A tattered American Flag hangs on a pole after a recent tornado in Andover, Kansas May 3, 2022. McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, had more than 150 volunteers help Andover clean up after an EF-3 tornado damaged hundreds of buildings April 29, 2022.

DSAT Members Provide Information to Storm Survivor.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

011051011 FEMA Responds to disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Associated Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes, Manhattan, KS, June 12, 2008 Only an interior wall remains standing after a June 11 F-4 tornado ripped through this hilltop housing development destroying 45 homes and leaving another 142 with major and minor damage.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brandon White, Joint Terminal Attack Controller assigned to the 138th Combat Training Flight, help a resident in Moore, Okla., search through the debris looking for salvageable items May 22, 2013. On Monday a EF-5 tornado, with winds reaching at least 200 mph, traveled for 20 miles, leaving a two-mile-wide path of destruction, leveling homes, crushing vehicles, and killing more than 20 people. More than 115 Oklahoma National Guard have been activated to assist in the rescue and relief efforts.

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 2, 2011 Damage sustained by St. John's Regional Medical Center after the May 22 EF-5 tornado that struck the city. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA. Missouri Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

A tattered American Flag hangs on a pole after a recent tornado in Andover, Kansas May 3, 2022. McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, had more than 150 volunteers help Andover clean up after an EF-3 tornado damaged hundreds of buildings April 29, 2022.

Damage and Debris in Deal. New Jersey Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Survivors Begin the Clean Up.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms and Tornadoes, Lady Lake, Fla., February 6, 2007 A home destroyed by the recent tornadoes. Many areas of central Florida experienced similar damage. Mark Wolfe/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Child Survivor Collects Possessions.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Vilonia, AR, May 11, 2014 - Vilonia's $13 million Intermediate School that was under construction and scheduled to open in July, 2014 was destroyed by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from the effects of natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms and Tornadoes, Seneca, Missouri, May 11, 2008 A powerful late afternoon tornado turned a feed store into a shambles May 10. Michael Raphael/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

El Reno, Okla., June 14, 2013 A home in El Reno that was destroyed by a F5 tornado on May 31, 2013. The tornado was the widest tornado in United States history at 2.6 miles across, and was the second F5 tornado to touch down in Oklahoma over a two week period. Andrea Booher/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

El Reno, Okla., June 14, 2013 Only the stairs remain in this destroyed home in El Reno. The El Reno area was struck by an EF5 tornado on May 31, 2013. It was the widest tornado in United States history at 2.6 miles across, and was the second EF5 tornado to touch down in Oklahoma over a two week period. Andrea Booher/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Destroyed neighborhood. Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Lafayette, TN, 02/08/2008 This pile of debris shows the vivid reality of how lives are impacted by tornadoes. Damage is clearly conveyed in this photo taken shortly after tornadoes touched down on February 5, 2008. Lafayette, TN-Damage homes from recent tornadoes that touched down on February 5, 2008.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Many Homes in the Tornadoe's Path Were Totally Destroyed. Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Principal Looks Through School Debrs. Missouri Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Greensburg, KS May 19, 2007 - Americorps members from Manhattan, Kansas remove debris from a business that was destroyed by the F5 tornado that struck Greensburg on May 4. Volunteers from throughout Kansas and surrounding states are helping with debris removal.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Damage After the May 22 EF-5 Tornado. Missouri Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Storm Shelter Survives EF-5 Tornado.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Upended House Among Debris Following Earthquake and Tsunami

Severe Storm Tornado - Tecumseh, Okla. , May 13, 2010 Little remains of a home shattered by the force of a tornado. On May 10, a series of 22 confirmed tornadoes swept across central Oklahoma to the Arkansas border and from the Kansas border down to the Texas border. FEMA . Oklahoma Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight-Line Winds. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Destroyed residence. Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Mayflower, AR, May 17, 2014 - Team Rubicon volunteers remove debris from a home and property on Plantation Drive after the home was destroyed by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) as they help survivors recover from natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

FEMA DSAT On-site Registration.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

El Reno, Okla., June 4, 2013 Local, State and Federal officials conduct preliminary damage assessments in areas impacted by the recent tornado that touched down on May 31, 2013. The 2.6 mile wide tornado was the widest in recorded history. El Reno, OK, June 4, 2013--Local, State and Federal officials conduct preliminary damage assessments in areas impacted by the recent tornado that touched down on May 31, 2013. The 2.6 mile wide tornado was the widest in recorded history.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Mayflower, Ark., May 4, 2014 Tornado damage in the residential neighborhood of Plantation Drive in Mayflower, Arkansas, which was struck by an EF-4 tornado on April 27. FEMA supports local, state and tribal governments and assists individual survivors in their efforts to recover from natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Greensburg, KS, 5-16-07 - Residents search through the pile of debris for items that were once in their home. Residents are cleaning up the small city that was hit by a tornado on May 4, 2007 so they can rebuild. FEMA .. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

A rescue worker and his search dog sit outside the remains of the Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, Okla., May 20, after a devastating tornado ripped through the city.

Moore, Okla., May 29, 2013 Tornado survivor, Frances Robinson returns to his home to retrieve belongings. He survived the tornado by getting in his tornado shelter. The Moore area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Bunk Beds Remain but House is Gone.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Hurricane Rita, Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - A family living in a FEMA provided trailer, next to their destroyed house, distributes donated goods to other local victims of the storm. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Athenes, Ala., May 14, 2014 Storms, straight line winds and a tornado destroyed large patches of neighborhoods near Athens, Ala. Debris is a major expense for FEMA as well as the survivors. Ed Edahl/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Parkersburg, IA, May 28, 2008 Field full of debris in the aftermath of the EF-5 tornado that hit Parkersburg. Barry Bahler/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Dawson Springs, Kentucky, Damage from the December 2021 tornado that devasted towns in western Kentucky

Wreckage from Superstorm Sandy - including cars, roofs, house-walls and personal effects - litters the streets of Union Beach, NJ

A Rowlett resident tars the roof of his tornado damaged home. Persons impacted by the recent tornadoes may register for disaster assistance or get information about their application by calling 1-800-621-3362 (FEMA); TTY 1-800-462-7585. Andrea BooherFEMA. Texas Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms and Tornadoes, Lady Lake, Fla., February 3, 2007 A man looks through the rubble of his church in a effort to salvage anything he can find. The church was destroyed by the tornadoes that hit central Florida last night. Mark Wolfe/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

President Barack Obama talks with residents during a tour of neighborhoods impacted by the deadly tornado in Joplin, Mo., May 29, 2011.

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 Houses turned to timber during the May 22nd tornado that struck this SW Missouri city. Those looking for ways to assist the community can visit: www. fema. gov/howto help. Jace Anderson/FEMA. Missouri Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Flooding Severe Storm Tornado - Clay, Ala. , Feb. 5, 2012 Damage in the city of Clay during the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding that damaged or destroyed parts of Alabama during the period of January 22-23, 2012. . Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Looking for Personal Effects.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Tornado - Oklahoma City, Okla. , May 12, 2010 Members of a federal/state damage assessment team talk to a tornado survivor in the Oklahoma City area after the May 10 tornadoes. .. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Arial View of Tornado Damage in Alabama. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Damage and Debris after EF-5 Tornado.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 Lives interrupted, and material possessions scattered about after a series of tornadoes destroyed homes in the areas of rural Northeastern Alabama. President Obama signed Alabama's Major Disaster Declaration and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight-line Winds. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

US Army Corps of Engineers Fire Island Cleanup. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Mayflower, AR, May 10, 2014 - Tornado debris and damage on Interstate Drive in Mayflower, Arkansas following severe storms and a tornado that struck Mayflower on April 27. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their recovery efforts following a natural disaster. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Damaged home after a storm ravaged, Limestone County, Alabama, USA

Severe Storms and Tornadoes, Lady Lake, Fla., February 6, 2007 The recent tornadoes in central Florida destroyed this manufactured home. Tornadoes are a very powerful and destructive force. Mark Wolfe/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storm Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 23, 2011 A wall of a house destroyed by an EF5 tornado rests on a pile of debris, awaiting expedited debris removal. FEMA is in the city to help disaster survivors. Suzanne Everson/FEMA.. Missouri Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Vilonia, AR, May 3, 2014 - Tornado debris and destruction at Vilonia United Methodist Church in Vilonia, Arkansas after the community of Vilonia was struck by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports local, state and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storm Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 Disaster survivors return to their home sites to search for their belongings after a series of tornadoes destroyed homes in the areas of rural Northeastern Alabama. President Obama signed Alabama's Major Disaster Declaration and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight-line Winds. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , July 23, 2011 Severe tornado damage inflicted on a residential home on Lamplighter Lane in Pratt City (Birmingham) on April 27, 2011. FEMA is providing assistance to those who were affected by the tornado. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Aftermath and Relief - 26-HK-295-20. Hurricane Katrina

Tornado - Harrison, Tenn. , March 19, 2012 Several homes were completely destroyed or severely damaged from the March 2nd tornado. FEMA is offering assistance to qualified homeowners and individuals in ten counties. Tennessee Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Flooding Severe Storm Tornado - Trussville, Ala. , Feb. 5, 2012 Damage in the city of Trussville during the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding that damaged or destroyed parts of Alabama during the period of January 22-23, 2012. . Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Mayflower, AR, May 17, 2014 - Team Rubicon volunteers remove debris (with the assistance of a front-end loader) from a home and property on Plantation Drive after the home was destroyed by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) as they help survivors recover from natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Damaged Home in Alabama. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Mayfield, KY, January 24, 2022 -- Debris removal continues six weeks after a devastating tornado hot this small town in December 2021. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Mayflower, AR, May 10, 2014 - Tornado debris and damage on Interstate Drive in Mayflower, Arkansas following severe storms and a tornado that struck Mayflower on April 27. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their recovery efforts following a natural disaster. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 Home on Staten Island destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. The home will be demolished and removed because it is blocking the right of way on a Staten Island street. FEMA's Public Assistance Program allows for debris removal from public property to eliminate health and safety hazards. Andrea Booher/FEMA. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Vilonia, AR, May 3, 2014 - Tornado debris and destruction in Vilonia, Arkansas after the community of Vilonia was struck by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports local, state and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Helping a Friend.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms and Tornadoes, Seneca, Missouri, May 11, 2008 A home in southwest Missouri badly damaged by a powerful tornado that tore through the area May 10. Michael Raphael/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Aerial View of Disaster Area in Alabama. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Tornado Destruction in Alabama. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Aftermath and Relief - 26-HK-295-19. Hurricane Katrina

Mayflower, Ark., May 4, 2014 Tornado damage in the residential neighborhood of Plantation Drive in Mayflower, Arkansas, which was struck by an EF-4 tornado on April 27. FEMA supports local, state and tribal governments and assists individual survivors in their efforts to recover from natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storm Tornado - Tushka, Okla. , April 26, 2011 A tornado hit the town of Tushka on April 14, destroying homes. Jeannie Warner/FEMA. Oklahoma Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Straight-Line Winds. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

House damaged by tornado, Alabama, USA

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Moore, Okla., July 29, 2013 The beginnings of a new construction stands tall amidst the vacant lots in the aftermath of the May, 22 EF-5 tornado, and shows Oklahoma's strength in moving forward. Dominick Biocchi/FEMA. Moore, Okla. July 27, 2013 -- The beginnings of a new construction stands tall amidst the vacant lots in the aftermath of the May, 22 EF-5 tornado, and shows Oklahoma's strength in moving forward. Dominick Biocchi/FEMA. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Downtown Punta Gorda, Florida, After Hurricane Charley

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 The First Assembly of God was completely destroyed after a series of powerful tornadoes destroyed homes in the areas of rural Northeastern Alabama. The administration's top priority is to continue supporting the governors and their communities as recovery efforts continue. The recovery process is going to be a long effort but FEMA and its partners will be standing with all of the affected families, neighborhoods and communities every step of the way. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Vandenberg County Tornado.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Aftermath and Relief - 26-HK-294-140. Hurricane Katrina

Kenser Road (comercial building). Missouri Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Standing on what was left of his house Joseph Atkinson can't believe this used to be his home. The house was devastated by an F-5 Tornado with winds up to 230 miles per hour. The area of destruction was 1 mile wide and and left a path of destruction 19 miles long. Base: Oklahoma City State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Bedroom Exposed in a Destroyed Home. Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Debris remains in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian on Fort Myers Beach, Florida, Oct. 3, 2022.

A United States flag hangs from a home devastated by a tornado that hit the town of Moore; Okla. May 20; 2013 near Tinker Air Force Base.

Moore, Okla., May 29, 2013 American Red Cross volunteers, Adriana Persenaire and Dr. Alan Krohn walk through Westmoore neighborhood providing counseling to tornado survivors. The Moore area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Mayflower, AR, May 7, 2014 - Tornado debris and damage on Pinetree Loop (near Dam Road) in Mayflower, Arkansas following severe storms and a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their recovery efforts following a natural disaster. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Mayflower, AR, May 10, 2014 - Tornado debris and damage on Interstate Drive in Mayflower, Arkansas following severe storms and a tornado that struck Mayflower on April 27. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their recovery efforts following a natural disaster. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Debris From Destroyed Houses Lies Scattered After an F5 Tornado

ESU St. Louis - Morgan City - 26-HK-376-51. Mama Boy damage & debris. Hurricane Katrina

Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Greensburg, KS May 23, 2007 - This home wasn't totally destroyed by the tornado but will still need to be torn down. FEMA is paying 75%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% of the removal costs.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storm Tornado - Mena, Ark. , April 15, 2009 Mena, Ark. April 15, 2009 - Debris Estimator Richard Spencer with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers calculates the cubic yardage of debris left behind after an F3 tornado destroyed the Masonic Lodge in the city of Mena on the evening of April 9th. Five documented tornadoes struck several western Arkansas counties that night. FEMA .. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Preliminary Damage Assessment Team at Work.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Dundee, Michigan, A house destroyed by a tornado.

Schrottplatz, Altmetall zum Recycling, Alteisen, Metallschrott

Highway 23 - 26-HK-150-43. Hurricane Katrina

Potterville, Michigan, A home severely damaged by a tornado.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District oversees debris removal operations in Mayfield, Kentucky, Jan. 4, 2022.

A Destroyed Neighborhood. Kentucky Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Specialist, Mark Foster looks at a storm shelter used by residents in Moore, Oklahoma. The shelter received minor damage to the door, but was intact and all those inside the shelter survived. The area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 Moore resident looks at home destruction caused by an F5 tornado that struck on May 20. Andrea Booher/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storm Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , May 13, 2010 All that remains of a country farmstead is a solitary saferoom that helped save the lives of this family. Twenty-two powerful tornadoes - including two F4s - struck the central and eastern areas of the state on Monday, May 10. FEMA . Oklahoma Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight-Line Winds. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

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