As most you living in the USA know, last Saturday and Sunday, more than 120 tornadoes were reported in a two-day outbreak in Oklahoma. One of the twisters (classified EF-3 tornado generating speeds of 136 to 165 mph) caught many unaware in Woodward, a town of 12,000 people, when storm sirens failed to sound after lightning apparently disabled the warning system. In this city the death toll rose today Monday Sept, 16 to a 6th victim. Woodward, OK is the city where Custom Builder Jerry Covington, crew and family work and live. So, Kathleen Covington asked me if I would publish the following message.
“Cyril. Would you post something telling everyone that we (Covingtons Customs) are all good from the tornado that struck our city (Woodward OK.) early Sunday morning? We didn’t have any damage but our community sustained heavy damage (89 homes destroyed) & 6 lives lost. It hit less than 1/4 mile from our home and shop. We are a small city. so it has affected everyone. I know it has been on the national news & people have been calling to check on us but your news website reaches so many I thought it would be the best way to reach our industry to let all know we are all good and appreciate everyone’s thoughts & prayers. Thanks You” Kathleen Covington, Covingtons Customs
With all that was lost, we are fortunate to see that fine folks like Jerry and Kathleen were missed by this one. there is no good spot for these things to touch down, but out in open country sure would be better…..
Glad to hear it Cyril! Thanks for taking the time to let it be known.
This is good to hear! These are good folks! Oklahoma is dear to those in Arkansas, where we reside. I am glad they are OK!
We have been concerned for all of you and we are indeed happy that everyone is OK . If there is anything I can do I am only a phone call away.
Over & Out,
Jeff
Prayers be with you.
Though I’ve never met the Covingtons, I’m happy to hear that they are okay. Really sucks to hear that 6 died and that so many homes and lives were affected so quickly.
The internet sure brings the tragedy a lot closer to home.
Woodward is my hometown, although I now live in Tulsa.
If anyone would like to help the Woodward relief effort, here are some details of what is needed, courtesy of KRMG radio in Tulsa:
Leather gloves
Tarps
Small folding military style cots
Flashlights, especially those that can be worn on the head
Batteries: AA and AAA sizes
6 Volt lanterns
Trash bags
Dust masks
Safety glasses
PLEASE DO NOT: send clothing or self-deploy to volunteer your time in recovery/rebuild – plenty
of manpower is already on site.
Direct financial donations should be made to either the Salvation Army of Woodward (designate “Oklahoma Storms” when making your donation) or the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief fund.
The full article is available at: http://www.krmg.com/news/news/local/take-action-how-you-can-help-victims-woodward-torn/nMZqW/
Glad to hear you all are ok …
we are still digging out herein Ohio and Kentucky
Carry On & God Bless
Glad to hear the news. The whole crew are a pleasure to deal with
Glad to here that Jerry and Kathleen are safe as well as the rest of their family and crew there at Covington”s. I was watching the Weather coverage that night on TV and is was rather frighting as the Tornado tore through a community I travel through very often,I knew exactly where it all was happening as they described it.
God bless al those who were affected.
SSDD; David
I am glad that you home and business were spared. If you do any fundraising event for your community, please let me know. I will do everything in my power to be there and help out in any way I can.