SOUTHSTAR GLEN:
Storms strike Southstar Glen area for second time this year as one of the strongest tornadoes in city history tore thru the Northside district.
Sheriff Deputies reported a large tornado touched down roughly 10 minutes after Tulsa NWS issued a Tornado Warning for the area and siren's had activated. The Northside district, a newer area of the city seeing growth took a direct hit as the estimated F3 tornado ground through the Westinghouse Creek neighborhood leveling homes and downing power lines.
VPTA noted that 2 Silver Line trains had been parked for the night at fwo separate stations and were found rolled onto their sides this morning. One unit at the North Mall was lifted and parts shredded from it as power lines snapped from winds. The other was at the 55th Street station 2 miles East where it is believed the tornado passed before dicipating. "We have critical damage to infrastructure within the Northside area which causes us to shut down all operations in the city until repairs are made" stated a spokesman for the Valley Pines based transit company.
Officials are asking all non-essential persons to stay away from the Northside area. "Road blocks have been placed and officers will be on call to maintain a no zone for the general public " stated the Sheriff's office today in an email.
Crisis Control of Southstar County confirms extensive damage with 2 reported deaths and a handful of people sent to nearby hospitals overnight. " This is our worst case scenario... nighttime tornadoes give no obvious alert and many residents were sleeping prior to the warning being issued" stated Mr. Mills of CCSC. Some residents took to social media to alert family and others noting reaction as " There's nothing left".
The NWS will be investigating the incident this week; promoting Dallas, TX as a priority location as well. Safe Shelters have been set up at South Zion Church, Southstar High School, and the Zelber owned Glendale Travel Inn's located in the city. citizens wishing to donate clean like new clothing, foods, or other family items may do so at the above locations or at any Southstar County Sheriff's Office.
October 21, 2019 Southstar Gazette
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