Gov. Stitt Declares State Of Emergency For 5 Counties After Wednesday Night's Tornadoes

Gov. Stitt signs executive order declaring state of emergency for five counties after devastating tornadoes hit the state Wednesday night.

Part of the declaration reads:

"Due to impacts from severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and hail beginning April 20 and ongoing, including extensive damage to power lines and infrastructure, it is necessary to assist and expedite all efforts of relief."

The state of emergency means that there is a temporary suspension of size weight limits for vehicles carrying materials for disaster relief supplies or power restoration.