Henry Includes 24 Counties In Disaster Declaration
Governor Brad Henry today declared a state of emergency in 24 Oklahoma counties hit hard over the weekend by the remnants of Tropical Storm Erin. High winds and flooding have caused severe damage in many communities around the state.
Today’s disaster declaration is the first step toward seeking federal assistance. In addition, Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management officials are in the midst of preliminary damage assessments to determine the extent of damages.
“The response of Oklahomans to this disaster has, as usual, been exemplary,” Gov. Henry said. “First responders on the state and local level acted quickly, heroically and decisively to save lives and ease the pain of those affected by these storms."
The counties included in the state of emergency are: Blaine, Caddo, Canadian, Cleveland, Comanche, Cotton, Custer, Dewey, Grady, Jefferson, Kingfisher, Kiowa, Lincoln, Logan, McClain, Muskogee, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, Okmulgee, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, Seminole, Stephens, and Washita. More counties will be added as needed.
Today’s disaster declaration is the first step toward seeking federal assistance. In addition, Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management officials are in the midst of preliminary damage assessments to determine the extent of damages.
“The response of Oklahomans to this disaster has, as usual, been exemplary,” Gov. Henry said. “First responders on the state and local level acted quickly, heroically and decisively to save lives and ease the pain of those affected by these storms."
The counties included in the state of emergency are: Blaine, Caddo, Canadian, Cleveland, Comanche, Cotton, Custer, Dewey, Grady, Jefferson, Kingfisher, Kiowa, Lincoln, Logan, McClain, Muskogee, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, Okmulgee, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, Seminole, Stephens, and Washita. More counties will be added as needed.
Labels: 2007 Floods, Brad Henry, Disaster Designation
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