I'd just read recently that 3/4 of the world's tornadoes occur in the Central US. Such a crazy stat.
At least one school was in the tornado's devastation zone in Moore, Oklahoma. Lance West, a reporter for CNN affiliate KFOR, says there were people pulling students from a classroom at an elementary school heavily damaged by the tornado. There were no immediate reports on the condition of the children.
What's really incredible is this tornado was predicted yesterday. This morning the National Weather Service was saying there would be probably tornadic storms in central Oklahoma around the time schools would be let out. Meteorologists are getting really good at predicting these things. Got to give them props for that.
I actually thought about you today when I heard the news. I think you're the only person I know that lives in OK.
I actually thought about you today when I heard the news. I think you're the only person I know that lives in OK.
The Business, Joe, and I all live in Oklahoma.
I actually thought about you today when I heard the news. I think you're the only person I know that lives in OK.
The Business, Joe, and I all live in Oklahoma.
Wow, 2 of my favorite Borians live in OK. That's pretty amazing such a terrible place could inhabit such decent fellows.
http://www.businessinsider.com/kevin-durant-oklahoma-tornado-relief-2013-5 (http://www.businessinsider.com/kevin-durant-oklahoma-tornado-relief-2013-5)
Class act. Always nice to see the wealthy realize why they are wealthy.
Hi guys, Something really awesome happened last night, and I never talk publicly about this job, but I had to be sure to share this story, esp with my friends from my hometown of Moore, OK.
I have the privilege of working as "wardrobe" for live events at The White House. Basically, I steam and press dresses and suits for the house band members and sometimes performers, and if any wardrobe malfunction occurs, I resolve it. We prep everyone at a nearby hotel, then walk over for the shows, where we watch from the green room located next to the performance hall. Mr. President and Mrs. Obama always walk through the green room, and after the past few shows they began shaking our (the crew) hands and thanking us for the great job we did on the show. Michelle usually cheers and claps, while Pres moves through the room shaking hands.
Last night, during a Trisha Yearwood rendition of Carole King's "You're So Far Away" I became very homesick, and I was suddenly aware of the luck that my family had by the tornado not moving farther north. i had watched in horror as it twisted across my friend's neighborhood, fearing the worst, yet everyone close to me is safe and alive. Even though I'm across the country, I must have been in shock, haven't really processed everything and cried, even tho daily I watch the news and check fb for updates.
At the end of the show, The President talked about Oklahoma, and I was very touched. he seemed lighter hearted last night, very funny and quippy, until he began speaking of Moore. Sitting teary eyed in the back corner of the green room, I decided that if I was given the opportunity to shake hands again, I would personally thank The President for approving the FEMA funding for my friends, many of whom are now homeless.
As per the usual custom, The President did come in again to shake our hands. Looking him in the eye, I said, "Thank you for approving funding for FEMA to assist Moore, Oklahoma." He was on the buffet line of hands to shake and nodded, smiled, & moved on down the line before what I said sunk in, I could see him processing it. A colleague of mine standing next to me said to him, "She's <i>from</i> Moore, Oklahoma." The Commander-in-Chief then stopped in his tracks, turned back to me and said, "You're from Moore? Wellllll, [come here then]," and pulled me in for a hug!!!! OMG!! I can't remember exactly what he said because I was so shocked by my small comment taking such a personal turn. As he uttered his first question "How is your family, is your family safe?" I started bawling, touched by his concern and embraced in his calming, steady hold. Over his shoulder I could see the absolute shock on the faces of some of the crew, some of the talent and I could tell they were thinking "Who is the President HUGGING?! and WHY IS SHE CRYING!?!" I answered him, "Yes, everyone is safe, a few friends are homeless or have damage but everyone is safe." He said, "You know I'm going there Sunday!" and I replied, "Thank you so much for going to visit."
Words can not express the feeling that I have when he is in the room. His charisma does not translate across cameras and tv screens. He has a calming energy, like the calm before the storm, the eye of the hurricane, and a stable, sturdy, dependable undercurrent. I have always felt it since the very first time I shook his hand, but last night in such close proximity, it was overwhelming. I can honestly say that I love that man, I love his family, and I am honored to be able to work near them, much less get to speak with him personally.
I feel like I was able to thank him on behalf of Moore, on behalf of my friends who are in need. And I wanted to share this story to let all of you know that you ARE in his thoughts, and he is genuinely concerned for you.