Santa Barbara, California, April 24 -- A tornado struck the southeastern end of Enid, Oklahoma, on the evening of April 23, damaging at least 40 homes and causing minor injuries. No fatalities have been reported, though several homes were completely destroyed. Damage assessments are ongoing, with additional impacts-including power outages and flooding-reported in surrounding areas along the storm's path.

Direct Relief is coordinating with Great Salt Plains Health Center, the only federally qualified health center serving Enid, to assess needs and support response efforts.

The organization is expediting a shipment of field medic packs for first responders, along with personal protective equipment and essential medicines expected to arriv...