Biden approves disaster relief for Oklahoma following deadly tornadoes
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President Biden approved federal disaster funds for Oklahoma on Monday after several tornadoes ripped through the state last week, killing three people.
Gov. Kevin Stitt already declared a state of emergency in Lincoln, McClain, Oklahoma, Pottawatomie, and Cleveland counties. A home that was destroyed last week by a tornado in McClain County, Oklahoma. (McClain County Sheriff's Office) Trees were ripped out of the ground as a tornado plowed through Grady County, Oklahoma. (Grady County Sheriff's Office) Tornado damage in Cole, Oklahoma. (@Honzie101 via Twitter) This photo provided by Erin Parks shows a truck overturned in Shawnee, Oka., late Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Erin Parks via AP) Central Oklahoma saw tornadoes, including one that raced through the communities of Shawnee and Cole. (Erin Parks via AP) A damaged shopping plaza in Shawnee, Oka., late Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Erin Parks via AP) Paul Best is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Story tips and ideas can be sent to Paul.Best@fox.com and on Twitter: @KincaidBest.
Two people were killed in McClain County, where at least 25 homes were completely destroyed and dozens of others sustained damage, according to the local sheriff.