\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAt least 10 people were injured, and several homes and structures were destroyed as long-tracked tornadoes moved through northern Oklahoma on Thursday. >> Open the video player above for live coverage from the KOCO 5 News Team. Authorities have not reported any deaths as of Friday morning. Below is what we know from the tornadoes that moved across Oklahoma on Thursday evening. Search-and-rescue efforts Emergency crews conducted search and rescue operations in Garfield County after a tornado caused significant damage, particularly to the Gray Ridge neighborhood and Vance Air Force Base.>> Video Below: Garfield County sheriff provides update on tornado that destroyed homes Mike Honigsberg, with the city of Enid, said that Gray Ridge on the south side of Enid has been leveled. >> Video Below: Enid Mayor David Mason says some have been rescued from tornado debrisHe said it may not be until Friday until they know the extent of the damage. The sheriff said people were trapped in houses and maybe even some vehicles.Emergency crews are going door to door in the hardest-hit areas, checking on residents and searching for anyone trapped in debris.Enid Mayor David Mason said emergency crews made up from multiple agencies continue search and rescue operations Thursday night, focusing on specific quadrants of the city. >> Video Below: Enid mayor: All residents accounted for after destructive tornadoMason said so far, everyone had been accounted for during Thursday night\u2019s searches and that currently only minor injuries had been reported.Once crews clear an area, there are crews with heavy equipment to help clear the tornado damaged areas of debris. Mason said people should avoid the area as crews continue to work to search and clear debris. Reported injuriesThe Garfield County emergency manager has reported at least 10 people were injured in the Gray Ridge neighborhood area in Enid. He said that they had minor injuries. No fatalities were reported as of early Friday morning. Video Below: Multiple people injured, no deaths reported after tornadoes hit northern OklahomaNo injuries were reported in the areas of Braman and Newkirk following a tornado on Thursday afternoon. Honigsberg said he was aware of injuries with the storms but was unsure how many and how badly people were injured.Enid Mayor David Mason said some residents have been rescued from impacted areas. Damage reports in Enid areaThe Garfield County Sheriff reported that several homes were hit by the tornado. The Gray Ridge neighborhood has been reported as one of the hardest-hit areas. “I do know I\u2019m hearing it\u2019s heavily damaged. I have not personally seen it yet. We\u2019re operating out of the command center here at the sheriff\u2019s office right now. But I do know it\u2019s heavily damaged right now. So, we\u2019ve got a lot of crews out there in that area,” Rink said. >> Video Below: Home destroyed after tornado hits northern OklahomaVance Air Force Base was hit, but Rink said that officials told him no one on base was injured. The Enid mayor told KOCO 5 that Vance Air Force Base sustained minor damage. Video Below: Building destroyed after devastating tornado hits Enid”We were told by someone from Vance Air Force Base that they\u2019re all OK out there, but they\u2019re assessing the damage out there, too,” Rink said.>> Video Below: Homes flattened by violent tornado south of Enid Sheriff Rink urged the public to stay clear of the affected areas to allow emergency crews to work efficiently.Power lines were knocked down across Highway 81, going back to the east. >> Video Below: Video shows moment ‘twin tornadoes’ formed in northern Oklahoma Vance Air Force Base Statements Officials at Vance Air Force Base released an initial statement Thursday night and provided an update Friday morning. Below are their statements. Thursday Night StatementEarlier this evening, a tornado impacted Vance Air Force Base. We are currently conducting accountability procedures to ensure all personnel are safe and accounted for. Base leadership is assessing the installation to determine the extent of damage and to ensure the safety of facilities and infrastructure.We are coordinating closely with local officials and emergency responders. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.>> Video Below: Vance Air Force Base releases statement on tornado recovery efforts Friday Morning UpdateTeam Vance,Due to ongoing power and water restoration efforts, Vance Air Force Base is closed until further notice.Only mission essential personnel required to support critical operations and restoration of base utilities should report for duty. All other personnel should remain at home and monitor official base communication channels for updates and reporting instructions.Those impacted by the tornado can go to the Chisholm Trail Expo Center at 111 West Perdue Ave, Enid, OK for shelter and additional assistance.The safety of our Airmen, families, and community remains our top priority. Additional guidance will be provided as conditions improve and normal operations resume.Damage reported near BranamThe tornado in Kay County near Braman and Newkirk resulted in damage to one home. A barn was destroyed in the tornado, according to Kay County sheriff. No injuries were reported in Kay County. Assistance from the StateMason said he\u2019s been in touch with Gov. Kevin Stitt, who said he wanted an update on the storm damage. Stitt said he would send anything the city needed after the damage.”Please join me in praying for the Enid community, which has been severely impacted by tonight\u2019s tornado. I have spoken with Enid\u2019s local leaders and will continue working with them as they assess the damage and identify needs,” Stitt said. “My prayers are with everyone on Vance Air Force Base and the surrounding neighborhood, and I am asking God to bring healing and comfort in the days ahead. As storms continue to move across Oklahoma tonight, I urge everyone to stay weather aware, follow local warnings, and take shelter immediately when directed.” >> Video Below: Enid residents tell KOCO they made it to safety despite home being damaged by tornadoA number of other state officials and lawmakers have reached out to talk with Mason after storms tracked through, including U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas, who represents the area. Shelter for Tornado VictimsCrews with the Enid Public Transportation are shuttling people from damaged areas to an overnight shelter Thursday night.>> Video Below: Enid crews shuttling residents from hardest hit areas to overnight shelterThe shuttles were headed to the hardest hit areas of the city and residents will be taken to Oakwood Christian Church, located at 401 N Oakwood Road. >> Video Below: American Red Cross sets up shelter for Enid tornado victims How to Help through the Red CrossKOCO 5 has partnered with the American Red Cross to help those impacted by disasters across Oklahoma. Those looking to make a donation to help with disaster relief efforts across Oklahoma can do so here.The minimum amount for online donations is $10. Those looking to help can also donate by mail or by calling 1-800-435-7669. All donations are tax deductible.If any of you know of anyone in need of disaster assistance, please have them call 1-800-Red-Cross or use this link to find a local shelter: Disaster Shelters | Find Shelters | American Red Cross.Where is Enid, Oklahoma? Enid, which is the ninth-largest city in Oklahoma, is located in Garfield County the northern part of the state. It is roughly 85 miles north of Oklahoma City. More Oklahoma tornado coverage KOCO 5 First Alert Weather Team, led by Chief Meteorologist Damon Lane, has been certified by WeatheRate as providing the Most Accurate Forecast in Oklahoma City for 14 consecutive years. This outstanding achievement underscores KOCO 5’s unwavering dedication to delivering reliable weather forecasts to viewers.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
At least 10 people were injured, and several homes and structures were destroyed as long-tracked tornadoes moved through northern Oklahoma on Thursday. <\/p>\n
>> Open the video player above for live coverage from the KOCO 5 News Team. <\/p>\n
Authorities have not reported any deaths as of Friday morning. Below is what we know from the tornadoes that moved across Oklahoma on Thursday evening.<\/p>\n
Search-and-rescue efforts<\/p>\n
Emergency crews conducted search and rescue operations in Garfield County after a tornado caused significant damage, particularly to the Gray Ridge neighborhood and Vance Air Force Base.<\/p>\n
>> Video Below: Garfield County sheriff provides update on tornado that destroyed homes<\/p>\n
Mike Honigsberg, with the city of Enid, said that Gray Ridge on the south side of Enid has been leveled. <\/p>\n
>> Video Below: Enid Mayor David Mason says some have been rescued from tornado debris<\/p>\n
He said it may not be until Friday until they know the extent of the damage. <\/p>\n
The sheriff said people were trapped in houses and maybe even some vehicles.<\/p>\n
Emergency crews are going door to door in the hardest-hit areas, checking on residents and searching for anyone trapped in debris.<\/p>\n
Enid Mayor David Mason said emergency crews made up from multiple agencies continue search and rescue operations Thursday night, focusing on specific quadrants of the city. <\/p>\n
>> Video Below: Enid mayor: All residents accounted for after destructive tornado<\/p>\n
Mason said so far, everyone had been accounted for during Thursday night\u2019s searches and that currently only minor injuries had been reported.<\/p>\n
Once crews clear an area, there are crews with heavy equipment to help clear the tornado damaged areas of debris. <\/p>\n
Mason said people should avoid the area as crews continue to work to search and clear debris. <\/p>\n
Reported injuries<\/p>\n
The Garfield County emergency manager has reported at least 10 people were injured in the Gray Ridge neighborhood area in Enid. He said that they had minor injuries. <\/p>\n
No fatalities were reported as of 4 a.m. Friday morning. <\/p>\n
No injuries were reported in the areas of Braman and Newkirk following a tornado on Thursday afternoon. <\/p>\n
Honigsberg said he was aware of injuries with the storms but was unsure how many and how badly people were injured.<\/p>\n
Enid Mayor David Mason said some residents have been rescued from impacted areas. <\/p>\n
Damage reports in Enid area<\/p>\n
The Garfield County Sheriff reported that several homes were hit by the tornado. The Gray Ridge neighborhood has been reported as one of the hardest-hit areas. <\/p>\n
“I do know I\u2019m hearing it\u2019s heavily damaged. I have not personally seen it yet. We\u2019re operating out of the command center here at the sheriff\u2019s office right now. But I do know it\u2019s heavily damaged right now. So, we\u2019ve got a lot of crews out there in that area,” Rink said. <\/p>\n
>> Video Below: Home destroyed after tornado hits northern Oklahoma<\/p>\n
Vance Air Force Base was hit, but Rink said that officials told him no one on base was injured. The Enid mayor told KOCO 5 that Vance Air Force Base sustained minor damage.<\/p>\n
>> Video Below: Homes flattened by violent tornado south of Enid<\/p>\n
“We were told by someone from Vance Air Force Base that they\u2019re all OK out there, but they\u2019re assessing the damage out there, too,” Rink said.<\/p>\n
>> Video Below: Video shows moment ‘twin tornadoes’ formed in northern Oklahoma<\/p>\n
Sheriff Rink urged the public to stay clear of the affected areas to allow emergency crews to work efficiently.<\/p>\n
Power lines were knocked down across Highway 81, going back to the east. <\/p>\n
Vance Air Force Base Statements <\/p>\n
Officials at Vance Air Force Base released an initial statement Thursday night and provided an update Friday morning. Below are their statements. <\/p>\n
Thursday Night StatementEarlier this evening, a tornado impacted Vance Air Force Base. We are currently conducting accountability procedures to ensure all personnel are safe and accounted for. Base leadership is assessing the installation to determine the extent of damage and to ensure the safety of facilities and infrastructure.We are coordinating closely with local officials and emergency responders. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.<\/p>\n
>> Video Below: Vance Air Force Base releases statement on tornado recovery efforts<\/p>\n
Friday Morning UpdateTeam Vance,Due to ongoing power and water restoration efforts, Vance Air Force Base is closed until further notice.Only mission essential personnel required to support critical operations and restoration of base utilities should report for duty. All other personnel should remain at home and monitor official base communication channels for updates and reporting instructions.Those impacted by the tornado can go to the Chisholm Trail Expo Center at 111 West Perdue Ave, Enid, OK for shelter and additional assistance.The safety of our Airmen, families, and community remains our top priority. Additional guidance will be provided as conditions improve and normal operations resume.Damage reported near Branam<\/p>\n
The tornado in Kay County near Braman and Newkirk resulted in damage to one home. A barn was destroyed in the tornado, according to Kay County sheriff. <\/p>\n
No injuries were reported in Kay County. <\/p>\n
Assistance from the State<\/p>\n
Mason said he\u2019s been in touch with Gov. Kevin Stitt, who said he wanted an update on the storm damage.<\/p>\n
Stitt said he would send anything the city needed after the damage.<\/p>\n
“Please join me in praying for the Enid community, which has been severely impacted by tonight\u2019s tornado. I have spoken with Enid\u2019s local leaders and will continue working with them as they assess the damage and identify needs,” Stitt said. “My prayers are with everyone on Vance Air Force Base and the surrounding neighborhood, and I am asking God to bring healing and comfort in the days ahead. As storms continue to move across Oklahoma tonight, I urge everyone to stay weather aware, follow local warnings, and take shelter immediately when directed.” <\/p>\n
>> Video Below: Enid residents tell KOCO they made it to safety despite home being damaged by tornado<\/p>\n
A number of other state officials and lawmakers have reached out to talk with Mason after storms tracked through, including U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas, who represents the area. <\/p>\n
Shelter for Tornado Victims<\/p>\n
Crews with the Enid Public Transportation are shuttling people from damaged areas to an overnight shelter Thursday night.<\/p>\n
>> Video Below: Enid crews shuttling residents from hardest hit areas to overnight shelter<\/p>\n
The shuttles were headed to the hardest hit areas of the city and residents will be taken to Oakwood Christian Church, located at 401 N Oakwood Road. <\/p>\n
>> Video Below: American Red Cross sets up shelter for Enid tornado victims<\/p>\n
How to Help through the Red Cross<\/p>\n
KOCO 5 has partnered with the American Red Cross to help those impacted by disasters across Oklahoma. <\/p>\n
Those looking to make a donation to help with disaster relief efforts across Oklahoma can do so here<\/a>.<\/p>\n The minimum amount for online donations is $10. Those looking to help can also donate by mail<\/a> or by calling 1-800-435-7669. All donations are tax deductible.<\/p>\n If any of you know of anyone in need of disaster assistance, please have them call 1-800-Red-Cross or use this link to find a local shelter: Disaster Shelters | Find Shelters | American Red Cross<\/a>.<\/p>\n Where is Enid, Oklahoma? <\/p>\n Enid, which is the ninth-largest city in Oklahoma, is located in Garfield County the northern part of the state. <\/p>\n It is roughly 85 miles north of Oklahoma City. <\/p>\n More Oklahoma tornado coverage<\/p>\n