Federal aid sought for Cherokee County

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May 26, 2009

By BOB GIBBINS The Tahlequah Daily Press Tue May 26, 2009, 09:41 AM CDT

OKLAHOMA CITY – Federal disaster aid is being sought for Cherokee County and 16 other Oklahoma counties after severe weather battered the area between April 25 and May 16.

Gov. Brad Henry said he has asked President Barack Obama to grant public assistance for the counties following rounds of severe storms, tornadoes and flooding. Henry’s office said more counties can be added to the request as additional information becomes available.

“Heavy rainfall, severe storms and flooding this spring have caused significant damages in these counties, particularly to roads and bridges,” Henry said in a press release. “Federal assistance is needed and warranted and I hope President Obama will act quickly to approve the request.”

Obama previously approved a declaration for Cherokee County and several other counties following an ice storm.

FEMA officials toured the area with local officials earlier this month.

If the request is approved, the designation would deliver federal funding to assist Cherokee County with infrastructure repairs and costs associated with the flooding.

The aid is not for individuals. No such declaration has been sought.

Damages are estimated at $5.2 million in Cherokee County and the surrounding counties.

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Last year, Cherokee County was hit with severe snowstorms in the winter, followed by devastating floods in the spring. What have you done to protect your property, in case it happens again?

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