City of Bartlesville provides update, resources for residents after tornado hits city | News [Video]

BARTLESVILLE, Okla. — The City of Bartlesville said officials are responding to damage across the city after last night’s severe weather.

Home owners and business owners are assessing major structural damage in the southwest and northeast parts of town.

Several streets remained closed Tuesday due to downed power lines, fallen trees and other debris.

“We have had significant structural damage primarily in southwest and northeast Bartlesville, but thankfully no fatalities or serious injuries have been reported,” said City Manager Mike Bailey. “We are working with Washington County Emergency Management to coordinate our emergency response, and City staff are working to establish clean-up efforts including a drop-off site for debris and curbside assistance in storm-affected areas.”

After storms hit the city, the Bartlesville Fire Department responded to several gas leaks and minor tree fires and, with help from Dewey and Copan Fire Departments, rescued several people trapped inside the Hampton Inn off Highway 75. The hotel took heavy …