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May 23, 2013

Oklahoma Tornado Damage Could Reach $2 Billion 
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The damage from this week's devastating tornado in Moore, Oklahoma,
could top $2 billion. Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett told reporters
the storm may have damaged up to 13,000 homes.

Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett: "The numbers of this event are
becoming even more staggering: 33,000 people affected, 12,000 to 13,000
homes impacted, property damage is $1.5 to $2 billion. Obviously, this
is a significant event, and it's one that's going to take us a while to
address."

The death toll from the tornado stands at 24 after initial estimates of
91 dead were revised. Six people remain unaccounted for. President Obama
is scheduled to visit Oklahoma on Sunday.

 

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