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 Governor Henry, Secretary Chertoff, and FEMA Administrator Paulison tour Picher  Picher, Oklahoma, Devastated by Tornado

20080510-8A Picher resident whose home is one of 114 destroyed in the May 10 tornado, shares her experience with Gov. Brad Henry, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff and FEMA Administrator David Paulison as they tour the devastation. The National Weather Service identified a 29-mile damage path for the tornado and rated it as an EF-4.


Recovery continues due to the May 1, 2008, severe thunderstorms that impacted parts of central and eastern Oklahoma.

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President Bush signed disaster declarations for severe thunderstorms and flooding from March 17-23 and April 9-28.

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20080510-1On May 10,  severe thunderstorms and tornadoes impacted eastern Oklahoma.  The Department of Emergency Management along with state partners is engaged in response to this event.

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Governor Henry applauds White House for quick approval of Ottawa County tornado aid.

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Tune to your local National Weather Service Office for more details at http://weather.gov


Extend Your Support to Storm Relief Efforts
Offer financial support, product donations or volunteer your skills to the relief efforts for Oklahoma's recent thunderstorms and tornadoes. 

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State Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)  Public Assistance
Pilot Program

State Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) has been recently updated.

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A pilot program is being offered by the State of Oklahoma that is designed to reduce the costs to the Federal government of providing assistance to states and local governments; increase flexibility in the administration of the Public Assistance Program; and, expedite the provision of assistance to states and local governments.   

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