We’ve Got Your Back Oklahoma

[Cha]

Zeke Miller ✔ @ZekeJMiller

WH official on Tornado: The President has been notified by Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa Monaco

Yahoo! News ✔ @YahooNews

BREAKING: Obama direct FEMA to get "all available assistance" to the Okla. disaster-hit area: http://yhoo.it/163mJkD

Yahoo! News ✔ @YahooNews

BREAKING: Obama direct FEMA to get "all available assistance" to the Okla. disaster-hit area: http://yhoo.it/163mJkD 12:16 PM - 20 May 2013

Obama directs FEMA to ready help for tornado-ravaged Oklahoma
President Barack Obama has been getting updates on the massive tornado that ravaged homes and schools near Oklahoma City and has directed the Federal Emergency Management Agency to prepare to get...

Zeke Miller ✔ @ZekeJMiller

WH official: Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has spoken with Governor Mary Fallin to make sure there are no unmet needs

http://theobamadiary.com/2013/05/20/weve-got-your-back-oklahoma/

http://www.democraticunderground.com/11027031

Readout of the President’s Call with Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin

"This evening the President spoke with Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin to express his concern for those who have been affected by the severe weather beginning last night and continuing today. While information is still coming in, the President made clear that his Administration, through FEMA, stands ready to provide all available assistance as the Governor’s team responds to the storm and that he has directed his team to ensure that they are providing available resources as the response unfolds. FEMA has deployed an Incident Management Assistance Team to the state emergency operations center in Oklahoma City to support state and local officials on the ground and additional personnel and resources stand ready to be dispatched as necessary. The President told Governor Fallin that the people of Oklahoma are in his and the First Lady’s thoughts and prayers and, while his team will continue to keep him updated, he urged her to be in touch directly if there were additional resources the Administration could provide."

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2013/05/20/readout-president-s-call-oklahoma-governor-mary-fallin

BOG Oklahoma!

[sheshe2]

1. As always, a rapid response from our President!

He has Oklahoma's back.

He has this Country's back and there is no one that can tell me any different.

Oklahoma Strong! We are with you with, in our hearts and prayers.

So sad, Cha. However they know that help is on the way!

BOG to you all.

[Cha]

4. Yes, PBO and VP Biden have all our Backs, she.. "A Teacher's Love"..

A teacher hugs a child at Briarwood Elementary school after a tornado destroyed the school in south OKC Oklahoma City, OK, Monday, May 20, 2013.

http://immasmartypants.blogspot.ie/2013/05/photo-of-day-teachers-love.html

h/t http://theobamadiary.com/2013/05/20/in-times-of-despair/

[sheshe2]

8. Hug a teacher, Love a child~

They are holding each other so fiercely, Cha.

[freshwest]

12. Good souls there.

[flamingdem]

2. Yay Obama as usual

Care from his heart and even better real logistical and financial support.

Just ask Christie!

[Cha]

5. As Usual but still Comforted when reading.. PBO is on this, flamingdem..

I hope it gives those in Oklahoma some measure of comfort too.. where it's needed!

[Lady Freedom Returns]

3. Resorces will be streched with this one.

The Moore was the biggest so far, but may places were hit this last 2-3 days.

But if anyone can get everyone in on helping it is Obama!

[sheshe2]

6. This is almost two years to the day that Joplin, Missouri was hit!

Lady Freedom~

I know this must be bringing your own memories back.

she

[Lady Freedom Returns]

9. Yeah.

But I have stayed in GD to answer questions like the one post asking how to help.

Lots of detours to Good News Group, BOG and The Lounge.

[Cha]

7. Amen to that, Lady Freedom Returns.

[freshwest]

10. Hope this isn't too light hearted in a disaster, but this song came to mind:

We'll be there for you, Oklahoma.

[Cha]

11. I think it's Good Song for now and ever more..

Jay Carney (EOP) ✔ @PressSec

Please retweet: Resources and information for those affected by severe weather in Oklahoma. http://wh.gov/oklahoma #PrayForOklahoma

thanks freshwest

[Lady Freedom Returns]

14. Reminds me of a story I posted in GD earlier.

DU post found at http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022878872

May 20, 2013 City of Joplin sending assistance to Moore, OK tornado victims
http://articles.ky3.com/2013-05-20/joplin-city_39400059

“As we saw the devastation that the tornado caused in their community, we began the preparation to send personnel to assist the city of Moore,” said Joplin City Manager Mark Rohr. “We remember the amount of assistance that we received following the tornado two years ago, and we want to help others as they helped us. We know too well what their community is facing, and we feel an obligation to serve them as they have served us.”

[freshwest]

15. Granbury, TX got hit a week ago, bet they'll send help, too.

So many blocks of homes destroyed in Moore, from this picture:



All of these people will need a new place to lay their heads...

[Lady Freedom Returns]

18. Those coming from Joplin know what they are going through.

They can relate. This is also in the category of paying it forward. We all remembered who had our back!?w=655

[freshwest]

20. All smiling despite the destruction (except the SS agent) LOL. Thanks for the pic, LFR.

[Politicub]

13. +1 - Clear and concise

The affected Oklahomans are Americans first and foremost, and the president has proven time and time again that he's the leader of all of us -- not just the groups that the GOP deem worthy.

[Cha]

17. Absolutley, Politicub..

DonnaLeinwand @DonnaLeinwand

FEMA: 30,000 meals, 45,000 liters of water, 2,100 cots, 4,500 blankets, arrive in Oklahoma at 3 pm

BOG

[Cha]

16. Update for Tuesday, May 21, 2013.. PBO, VP Biden, HSS Napolitano, & FEMA DA Richard Serino

President Obama speaks about the tornadoes that impacted Oklahoma yesterday, while joined by VP Biden, Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano and FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino.

"Most Destructive Storms in History"

"Teachers, who gave their all to save the children"

"People of Moore should know their country will be there on the ground there for them"

BOG

[Cha]

19. P.S. the above posts are directly from the obama diary!

Mahalo, Chips

http://theobamadiary.com/2013/05/21/response-3/