Oklahoma Flood Disaster Emergency Declared For Three Counties

Oklahoma Flood Disaster Emergency Declared For Three Counties After Severe Flooding

Governor Kevin Stitt has declared an Oklahoma flood disaster emergency for three eastern Oklahoma counties following widespread flooding that caused significant damage to homes, businesses, roads, and public infrastructure.

The emergency declaration applies to Creek County, Okfuskee County, and Tulsa County, where state and local officials continue assessing damage caused by recent heavy rainfall and flooding.

State leaders say additional counties could be added to the declaration as emergency managers complete damage assessments across affected areas.

The declaration activates emergency resources and allows state agencies to coordinate response and recovery efforts with local governments and federal partners.

Oklahoma Flood Disaster Emergency Activates State Resources

The Oklahoma flood disaster emergency was issued through an executive order signed by Governor Stitt.

The order activates Oklahoma's State Emergency Operations Plan, allowing state agencies to mobilize personnel, equipment, and other resources needed to support recovery efforts.

Governor Stitt said emergency managers are continuing to evaluate the full extent of flood-related damage throughout eastern Oklahoma.

"The State and local emergency managers continue to assess damage after significant flooding in eastern Oklahoma," Stitt said in a statement announcing the declaration.

The governor also encouraged residents to check on neighbors who may need assistance and thanked first responders working to keep communities safe.

According to the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management, emergency response efforts are being coordinated between state agencies, local officials, and federal partners when necessary.

Damage Assessments Continue Across Eastern Oklahoma

A major focus of the Oklahoma flood disaster emergency is determining the full scope of damage caused by the flooding event.

Emergency officials are currently evaluating impacts to homes, businesses, roads, bridges, and public infrastructure throughout the affected region.

State officials say those assessments will help determine whether additional counties should be included in the disaster declaration.

Residents and business owners who experienced flood damage are being encouraged to report losses through the state's online damage assessment system.

The information helps emergency management officials document impacts and identify areas where additional assistance may be needed.

According to the Oklahoma Damage Assessment Portal, reporting damage does not guarantee financial assistance but plays a critical role in helping state and federal agencies evaluate disaster recovery needs.

More Counties Could Be Added To Declaration

While the initial Oklahoma flood disaster emergency covers Creek, Okfuskee, and Tulsa counties, state officials stress that the situation remains fluid.

Emergency management teams continue surveying flood-affected communities and gathering information from local jurisdictions.

Additional counties may be added if ongoing assessments reveal significant storm-related damage.

The declaration allows agencies to make resources available to protect lives, minimize additional losses, and support recovery operations throughout impacted areas.

According to the Office of Governor Kevin Stitt, state agencies have been directed to provide assistance to the reasonable extent necessary while recovery efforts continue.

Officials are urging Oklahomans to remain aware of changing conditions and continue monitoring local emergency information as flood recovery operations move forward across eastern Oklahoma.

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