Leaders in states that have been hit by disasters say they need more than the promise of an eventual federal check to manage catastrophic events.

Oklahoma recently saw the destructive power of an EF5 tornado, but in the aftermath of the devastation, we've also been witness to the incredible resilience of the human spirit. Moore, OK resident ...

A possible tornado indicated on radar continued northeast of Choctaw. This storm moved through Moore, Oklahoma City and Midwest City before reaching eastern Oklahoma County. The storm is moving ...

The tornado tore through the Oklahoma City suburbs, hitting the town of Moore the hardest. It packed winds that topped 200 mph. David McNeese/Getty Images for CNN ...

The latest reports from Moore, Oklahoma indicate that at least 24 people have died in a monstrous tornado. The figure includes at least seven children. Officials expect the death toll to rise as ...