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First responder self-deployment an issue after EF-5 hits Moore, Okla. (with related video)
Mary Rose Roberts, May. 22, 2013
An EF-5 tornado devastated Moore, Okla., on Monday, killing at least 24. Oklahoma state emergency management officials still are in the assessment mode and have asked first responders to stay at home because “they were overwhelmed with people who were self-deploying.” Sandy Davis said.
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