Cole Comments on Storm Recovery Efforts

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) today released the following statement after touring storm-damaged areas in Cleveland and Oklahoma counties:

"Recovery efforts are already well under way in the hardest hit areas. First responders have done a remarkable job, and the utility crews from rural electric coops and OG&E should also be commended for their tremendous efforts to restore power to homes and businesses.

"Oklahomans always respond admirably in challenging circumstances, and the accounts of neighbors going out of their way to help each other in the aftermath of these devastating storms demonstrate our state's character once again.

"I've been in close contact with Governor Henry and local officials and will continue to work with state and local leaders to help ensure they have the federal resources needed to rebuild."

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