Garland, TX Tornado Situation Report #1 (December 27th)
Highlights:
· A strong storm system continues to impact the central U.S. producing several hazards. Severe thunderstorms with potential of tornadoes, heavy rain, flash flooding/flooding, and blizzard conditions are being experienced across the Southern Plains & Mississippi Valleys.
· The City of Garland can no longer accept donations collected. If you have goods or services to donate, or if you would like to volunteer, please register at: GarlandTx.Recovers.org
· The National Weather Service have determined that damage is consistent with an EF-4 tornado. This is the second EF-4 tornado in Dallas County since 1950.
· Currently, no specific need for volunteers. If you or your group are interested in volunteering, register online at GarlandTX.Recovers.org.
· There have been 8 confirmed fatalities due to the storm. There were 15 people transported by ambulance to local hospitals with various injuries, none that appeared to be life-threatening at the time of transport.
· The Dallas County Mutual Aid was requested for additional emergency personnel that were needed after the storm.
· Approximately 600 structures have been damaged in the storm. They include single-family, multi-family and commercial property. Single family homes account for the largest percentage of damage.
· The Texas State EOC is activated to Level III (Partial Activation).
· The Governor of Texas has declared a State of Emergency for Collin, Dallas, Ellis and Rockwall Counties.
· Texas USAR Task Force 1 (Type 1: 70-members) has been deployed to Rowlett, TX. Additional USAR resources from Dallas and Arlington have deployed to Rowlett and Garland, TX areas.
· The Oklahoma State EOC is activated at Level II.
Sources:
· City of Garland, TX Website
· Office of the Texas Governor Press Release
· FEMA Daily Operations Briefing, Dec 27th
Resources:
City of Garland, TX: http://www.garlandtx.gov/
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/City-of-Garland-Texas-Government/156695281153814
· Twitter: https://twitter.com/garlandtxgov
Recovers, Garland, Texas Tornado 2015 Relief Website
https://garlandtx.recovers.org/
Texas Division of Emergency Management: https://www.txdps.state.tx.us/dem/
· Twitter: https://twitter.com/TDEM
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