Rep. Cole Announces Expanded Federal Disaster Assistance

WASHINGTON, D.C.--Rep. Tom Cole announced today that the Disaster Declaration for Stephens and Jefferson Counties has been expanded to include categories A through G. This will allow for additional federal assistance for debris removal, utility plants and damaged roads and bridges, amongst other categories of assistance.

"Stephens and Jefferson Counties are now eligible to receive additional types of disaster assistance. This extra help is vital in the aftermath of the wildfires that recently plagued this area," Congressman Cole said. "I encourage anyone who was affected by the wild fires to contact their local FEMA caseworker or the Oklahoma Office of Emergency Management to file for assistance."

Disaster Declarations were also expanded in Beaver and Okfuskee Counties. For more information please Congressman Cole's office at 405-329-6500.

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