Sherrel, Wayne 1970-06-19
Wayne Sherrel describes his recollection of and involvement with the Lubbock tornado of May 11, 1970.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Wayne Sherrel
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: June 19, 1970
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Stan Valcik
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Assigned function during emergency operations described,
Discusses the threatening weather conditions and the time that events occurred,
Recollection of sounding sirens,
Recalls experience of earlier tornado in Arkansas,
Immediate actions of emergency operation center and assisting groups,
Description of field men and equipment,
Mentions levels of command and organization of instructions,
Activities and traffic conditions after storm discussed,
Determines time of return to normalcy,
Comments on helpfulness of government agencies and transportation services,
Implementation of new traffic light system mentioned.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1970
Bulk Dates: 1970
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