Oklahoma lawmakers and public officials are offering condolences to Saturday's tornado outbreak victims.
A car lies knocked over on its side after a tornado tore through Sulphur , Okla., Sunday, April 28, 2024. Oklahoma lawmakers and public officials are offering condolences to Saturday's tornado outbreak victims.Before running in the Memorial Marathon, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt posted a video to X, saying, "Praying for Oklahoma ns. I'll be touring the storm damage in Sulphur and Holdenville today. Praying for Oklahoma ns.
Earlier in the day, Stitt declared a state of emergency for 12 counties, including Murray and Hughes County where Sulphur and Holdenville are located. "My thoughts are with those who have been affected by or have suffered a loss as a result of the terrible tornadoes that swept through Oklahoma last night," Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla. HD 4, said on X. "I would also like to thank our first responders who have been on the ground responding so nobly."
Cole said both he and his office are monitoring the situation closely to make sure needed assistance is made available. "Our hearts are broken at the loss of life in Holdenville, and we are praying for peace and comfort for the victim's loved ones," said Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla. "My office is in touch with local leadership an emergency managers, and we stand ready to assist in any way possible.""Several of our schools and communities were hit hard by storms and tornadoes last night," said State Superintendent Ryan Walters.
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