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Some tornado victims’ names released by Okla. medical examiner

Posted at 12:53 PM, May 22, 2013
and last updated 2013-05-22 12:53:59-04

OKLAHOMA CITY– The medical examiner’s office has released the names of some of the 24 victims of Monday’s tornado in Moore.

They are not releasing eight victims’ identities, pending family notification.

Terri Long – 49
Megan Futrell – 29
Case Futrell – 4 months
Shannon Quick – 40
Sydnee Vargyas – 7 months
Karrina Vargyas – 4
Jenny Neely – 38
Antonia Canderaria – 9
Kyle Davis – 8
Janae Hornsby – 9
Sydney Angle – 9
Emily Conatzer -9
Nicolas McCabe – 9
Christopher Legg – 9
Cindy Plumley – Unknown
Deanna Ward – Unknown

More than 300 people were injured in the storm. At this time, the death toll stands at 24.

Some of the most heartbreaking stories come from Plaza Towers Elementary School,where seven children died.

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin said the state has established a website where people can get information on services available to people affected by the storm: http://www.ok.gov/okstrong/.

Fallin said those impacted can also call 1-800-621-FEMA for further assistance.

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