Washington County Emergency Management reports damages and injuries following severe weather in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

Damages and Injuries Reported

• Residential and commercial structures affected.
• Hampton Inn and Medical Park among the damaged buildings.
• Five reported injuries.

Impact on Hampton Inn and Surrounding Area

• Twister hits Hampton Inn and local businesses.
• Location: Highway 75 and Tuxedo Boulevard.
• Numerous people sought shelter in Hampton Inn.
• Roof of adjacent buildings thrown across parking lot.
• Bartlesville Fire evacuates people from the hotel.

Eyewitness Accounts

Family from Brazil

• Provided video of tornado hitting south side of the hotel.
• First night in the U.S. for the family.
• No injuries reported among the family.

Claudia Lorraine’s Experience

• Recalls chaos inside the hotel during the storm.
• Took shelter in laundry room.
• Describes efforts to help other guests.
• Grateful for safety amid the ordeal.

Recovery Efforts

• Washington County Emergency Management issues tornado warning.
• Advises against travel in affected areas.
• Cleanup underway; debris being cleared.
• No timeline for reopening the inn.

Community Resilience

• Residents express relief at minimal injuries.
• Faith plays a role in coping with the disaster.
• Despite damage, gratitude for safety prevails.

Continuing Coverage

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