Gov. Brad Henry has requested public assistance from the federal government for 17 counties, including five in northwest Oklahoma, that suffered damage in storms from April 25 to May 16.
The counties included are Alfalfa, Cherokee, Choctaw, Craig, Dewey, Garfield, Garvin, Grant, Jefferson, Love, Major, Mayes, Nowata, Rogers, Tillman, Wagoner and Woods. More counties can be added to the request as additional information becomes available.
If approved, the designation would deliver federal funding to assist cities, towns and counties with infrastructure repairs and costs associated with the storms.
The storms caused an estimated $5.2 million in damage in the 17 counties.
ÒHeavy rainfall, severe storms and flooding this spring have caused significant damages in these counties, particularly to roads and bridges.Ó Henry said. ÒFederal assistance is needed and warranted, and I hope President Obama will act quickly to approve the request.Ó
