
McALESTER, Okla. — A work crew of inmates cleared the way for a woman and her three children to finally be able to leave their rural Oklahoma property more than a week after a tornado caused widespread damage, state officials said. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
Main Idea: In Pittsburg County, inmate workers cleared tornado debris so a woman and her three children could leave their rural Oklahoma home after being trapped for more than a week.
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No clear negative impact identified.
Pittsburg County inmate crews can help clear storm damage faster, which may let families get home sooner and ease pressure on taxpayers and local workers.
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Named warden who put the crew together and is quoted explaining the inmates’ community service.
Pittsburg County road foreman quoted about the inmates being a major help with the cleanup.
Community where the family was trapped and where the debris removal took place.
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