Tornado Relief Resources

If you are injured please call 911, or go to your nearest emergency room.

May 5, 2026 Update (as of 11:18 am)

On the evening of April 23, 2026, a tornado touched down in Enid and caused damage in parts of Vance Air Force Base and the Gray Ridge neighborhood. The tornado has been classified as an F4, the first tornado of this strength in Garfield County since April 1991.

Cleanup and recovery efforts are ongoing.

Please Avoid Impacted Area

City officials ask all residents to avoid the damaged areas while emergency crews work to:

  • Clear debris
  • Support affected residents
  • Maintain safe access for first responders and utility crews

Staying away from these areas helps crews work safely and quickly.

Safety Reminders

Please keep these safety tips in mind:

  • Do not enter blocked or damaged areas.
  • Do not move debris unless it is safe to do so.
  • Follow directions from emergency personnel.
  • Check on neighbors, especially older adults and people with disabilities, by phone or text when possible.

If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

Media Contact:
Derrick G. Silas, Sr.
Director of Communications
desk: 580-616-7294

mobile: 405-740-4048
email: dsilas@enid.org

Approved Contractors

The following list contains approved contractors:

Donations

Coordinated Donation Efforts

There is no need of supplies at this time. (4/28/2026)

Food Donations

All food donations must be coordinated through one point of contact to help ensure proper timing, safe distribution, and food safety for residents, volunteers, and first responders.

This includes:

  • Businesses providing prepared meals
  • Community groups organizing food donations

To coordinate food donations, contact:

Captain David Brittle
The Salvation Army
580-275-8442

Monetary Donations

Monetary donations are one of the most effective ways to support both immediate relief and long-term recovery.

To help ensure funds can be used locally and flexibly, donations are encouraged through the following community partner links:

Community Partners

To support local relief efforts, please contact one of the following community partners:

Salvation Army
Former Community Church of the Plains
4205 S. Van Buren St.
Enid, OK 73701

Red Cross at Chisholm Expo Center
111 West Purdue Avenue
Enid, OK 73701

United Way of Enid & Northwest Oklahoma
Dan Schiedel, Executive Director, 580-237-0821

Enid Regional Development Alliance
Dr. Marcie Mack, Executive Director

Greater Enid Chamber of Commerce
Ryan Zaloudek, President & CEO

Further updates will be shared as response and recovery efforts continue.


Found Items

Drop-off Location

Former Community Church of the Plains
4205 S. Van Buren St.
Enid, OK 73701
 

Examples of Items to Turn In

  • Birth certificates
  • Checkboooks
  • Driver licenses or other IDs
  • Family photos
  • Mail
  • Medical or insurance paperwork
  • Other personal belongings with identifying information

Important

Please do not post photos of personal documents or private items online. Turning them in at the library helps protect residents’ privacy.

For updates related to tornado recovery, please continue to check this disaster relief page.

Free Copies of Deeds

According to Enid News & Eagle, Property owners in Gray Ridge Estates and surrounding area who have suffered loss due to the tornado can obtain free, certified copies of deeds to assist them with any paperwork they might need while navigating insurance or assistance programs, according to the Garfield County Clerk’s office.

Those in need of copies can call (580) 237-0226, option 1, or go to the Garfield County Register of Deeds Division of the County Clerk’s office, 114 W. Broadway, Room 105, on the main floor of the Garfield County Court House. Property owners will need to provide a photo I.D. or proof of identity. Officials also can deliver if transportation is an issue.


Homeowners Information Sheet

Landfill Hours: The landfill is opened Mondays through Fridays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Health Services: Tetanus vaccinations will be available at the Garfield County Health Department, 2501 Mercer Drive.

Download a copy of the Homeowners Relief Information Sheet(PDF, 74KB) [PDF].

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Housing/Shelter

FREE EMERGENCY HOUSING

The following are offering free housing for those displaced by the recent Tornado.

  • Ramada Inn of Enid (Ria & Jay Patel): Call directly to the hotel at 580-701-4093. Eight rooms are available.
  • AirBnB: www.airbnb.org
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Lost and Found Pets & Pet Food Donations

Pets
If you have a pet that is lost you can check the Enid Animal Welfare Facebook page and or visit the facility directly to see if they have your pet. Enid Animal Welfare is located at: 1200 S. 10th Street.

ESPCA - Food for pets, offering microchip scanning for any found pets so we can help reunite them with their families as quickly as possible.

Donations for pets can be dropped off at:
1116 Overland Trail
Enid, OK 73703


Reporting Property Damage

Residents are urged to report property damage at the following URL: https://damage.ok.gov.

SBA Assistance Available in Enid Beginning May 5

Location

Former Community Church of the Plains
4205 S. Van Buren Street
Enid, OK 73701

Hours of Operation

  • Monday through Friday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Opening and Closing Dates

  • Opens: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
  • Closes: Friday, May 22, 2026

What to Expect

Visitors can go to the site to get information from the SBA and receive in-person assistance. Residents are encouraged to visit during operating hours before the site closes on May 22, 2026.

As more information becomes available, you will be able to find it online at https://lending.sba.gov/search-disaster/?disaster=OK-20036

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits

Replacement SNAP benefits are available.

Policy permits the replacement of food purchased with SNAP benefits lost due to a “household misfortune” such as storms. Clients need to complete this form within 10 calendar days of the event at the following website: 
https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/okdhs/documents/searchcenter/okdhsformresults/08fb012e.pdf .

Individuals may also call (405) 522-5050 to complete the form over the phone.

If individuals would like to complete the form in person, go to one of the county offices:

  • 119 E Broadway Ave, Enid, Oklahoma
  • 215 E. Grand Ave, Ponca City, Oklahoma



Volunteers

How to Help

Volunteers

Volunteer needs are still being assessed. Please do not go directly to the affected area without prior coordination.

Volunteers should check in at the official staging area:

Former Community Church of the Plains
4205 S. Van Buren St.
Enid, OK 73701

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