Tree branches and trunks sit outside a home in north Tulsa March 7, 2026. The neighborhood was damaged due to a severe storm believed to be a tornado. Community support groups helped deliver aid.
Tree branches and trunks sit outside a home in north Tulsa March 7, 2026. The neighborhood was damaged due to a severe storm believed to be a tornado. Community support groups helped deliver aid. Credit: Milo Gladstein / Tulsa Flyer

People impacted by the March 6 tornado that hit north Tulsa may be eligible for emergency repair financial assistance, the city announced Tuesday.

The tornado was classified as an EF-1, meaning winds ranged from 86-110 mph. While no injuries or deaths were reported in the northern part of Tulsa, homes and businesses suffered structural damage — especially Tulsa Tech’s Peoria campus and Jack’s Memory Chapel.

Eligible homeowners residing within the outlined storm damage zone can email housing@cityoftulsa.org to apply for an emergency repair financial assistance grant. The northern boundary is East 54th Street N.; North Lewis Avenue to the east; the northernmost point of Gilcrease Expressway to the south; and North Hartford Avenue to the west.

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Eligible homeowners residing within the outlined storm damage zone, pictured in the city map, can apply for an emergency repair financial assistance grant. Credit: City of Tulsa

The grants are available for owner-occupied residences within city limits and can be applied toward repairs that may pose an immediate threat to occupants, like doors and windows, roofs, and heating.

The city is also offering specialized waste pickup for residents within the damage zone. 

All green waste must be separated from other household trash and storm debris, according to the city. Items like tree stumps, roofing materials and other trash are not eligible for this service.  

People who have storm-related debris to discard can request a free dump pass. A Tulsa official will visit the property to verify eligibility for the pass and, if approved, the resident will be responsible for taking the debris to a specified location.

Households are limited to either one free dump pass or the one-time, specialized green waste pickup. They can contact 311 to schedule removal or request a dump pass. 

There is a risk for additional storms Tuesday night, News on 6 reported.

Shaunicy Muhammad is the northside reporter at The Oklahoma Eagle. She focuses on stories about the people, places and events that make north Tulsa an integral part of the community.