At the request of the State of Oklahoma, President Clinton this afternoon signed a major disaster declaration for 39 Oklahoma counties. The declaration will enable uninsured and underinsured individuals and small businesses to receive funds that will aid in the recovery effort from recent winter storms.
People can register immediately.
Mother Nature has not been kind to us thus far this winter. This assistance comes not a moment too soon for Oklahomans still grappling with the devastating effects of ice and snow. A multitude of problems will be allayed with this much-needed help. His sentiments were echoed by Lieutenant Governor Mary Fallin, who had been asked by Governor Keating to sign the declaration request in his absence. Business owners have suffered loss of earnings, plus physical damage to their property.