Amarillo, Texas - The Amarillo Police Department says they've responded to dozens of vehicle wrecks and stranded vehicles.
Since midnight they estimate they've received around 230 calls. They tell us 50 of those calls were in response to stranded vehicles. Officers say they are finding multiple cars stranded when responding to a location.
Area towing companies have also been helping out. One company we spoke with says they responded to five stranded police cars this morning.
Response times for Amarillo Police and Fire Departments are slower than usual right now.
The Amarillo Fire Department says they encourage residents not to go out in this weather.
Amarillo Police have a limited number of vehicles equipped with four wheel drive and several police vehicles have already had to be towed after getting stuck during assistance calls.
The less trucks they have tied up responding to stuck vehicles, the better their response time can be for other emergencies.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:04 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:04:04 GMT
CEMENT, Okla_ The same storm system from Fletcher that was packed with straight line winds and pounding hail forced Cement and Cyril residents to take cover early Tuesday. People say the storm was unexpected,
The same storm system from Fletcher that was packed with straight line winds and pounding hail forced Cement and Cyril residents to take cover early Tuesday.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:50 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:50:03 GMT
American Red Cross officials say the best way you can help Moore tornado victims is to donate money. Whatever you can afford. You can text 'Redcross' from cell phone to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
American Red Cross officials say the best way you can help Moore tornado victims is to donate money. Whatever you can afford.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:06 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:06:55 GMT
OKLAHOMA CITY Okla_The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management has issued a situation update regarding the current circumstances in Moore, OK following Monday's tornado.Here is what the situation update
The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management has issued a situation update regarding the current circumstances in Moore, OK following Monday's tornado.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:55:06 GMT
LAWTON Okla_ The Red Cross is playing a huge role in helping Oklahoma tornado victims, and they say while food and clothing donations help, officials say they really need money. Red Cross Community Outreach
The Red Cross is playing a huge role in helping Oklahoma tornado victims, and they say while food and clothing donations help, officials say they really need money.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:19 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:19:00 GMT
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Low water pressure in about a dozen state buildings has forced officials to close them due to health and safety concerns. Michelle Day, administrator of the Division of Capital
Low water pressure in about a dozen state buildings has forced officials to close them due to health and safety concerns.
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