Henry Requests More Federal Tornado Aid
Oklahoma has requested that President Bush grant public assistance to Craig, Latimer and Ottawa Counties in the aftermath of deadly tornadoes earlier this month, according to Governor Henry.
The White House already has approved individual assistance for the three counties, as well as Pittsburg County.
If approved, the designation would deliver federal funding to assist cities, towns and counties with infrastructure repairs and costs associated with responding to the May 10 storms.
Henry said the federal assistance is important in helping local officials recover from the devastating tornadoes. “The storms that damaged so many homes and businesses in Eastern Oklahoma also wreaked havoc on infrastructure, especially in terms of electric cooperatives and debris removal,” said Henry. “I am optimistic that the Federal Emergency Management Agency will act swiftly and approve our request.”
The storms resulted in at least $4.9 million in infrastructure damage and response costs.
The White House already has approved individual assistance for the three counties, as well as Pittsburg County.
If approved, the designation would deliver federal funding to assist cities, towns and counties with infrastructure repairs and costs associated with responding to the May 10 storms.
Henry said the federal assistance is important in helping local officials recover from the devastating tornadoes. “The storms that damaged so many homes and businesses in Eastern Oklahoma also wreaked havoc on infrastructure, especially in terms of electric cooperatives and debris removal,” said Henry. “I am optimistic that the Federal Emergency Management Agency will act swiftly and approve our request.”
The storms resulted in at least $4.9 million in infrastructure damage and response costs.
Labels: Brad Henry, Tornado Damage
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