SENATOR
MICHEAL BERGSTROM
FLOODING
& STORM RECOVERY INFORMATION
We
have compiled the following information to aid Oklahoma citizens to
get the help they need following the devastating storms and flooding
we have experienced. I am hoping this will be of help. Pass this on
to those you know who could benefit from this information.
FEDERAL
ASSISTANCE:
FEMA
has approved Oklahoma’s request for disaster assistance for 17
Oklahoma counties including: Delaware;
Kay; Mayes; Okmulgee; Payne; Pottawatomie;
Sequoyah;
Canadian; Creek;
Logan;
Muskogee;
Osage;
Ottawa;
Rogers;
Tulsa;
Wagoner;
and Washington counties.
The
designation makes available federal assistance for housing repairs or
temporary housing, SBA low-interest loans for individuals and
businesses, disaster unemployment assistance, and grants for
disaster
expenses not met by other programs.
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To apply for disaster assistance:
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Call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362)
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Go Online: www.disasterassistance.gov
AGRICULTURAL
ASSISTANCE:
USDA
has disaster assistance programs available to help agricultural
producers.
Producers
are encouraged to evaluate losses, and contact local FSA office ASAP
(as soon as possible) to report all
damages and losses.
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USDA disaster assistance discovery tool:
https://www.farmers.gov/recover/disaster-assistancetool#step-1
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For more information about assistance, visit farmers.gov/recover
ADDITIONAL
INFO
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REPORT
DAMAGE:
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If they haven’t done so already, Oklahomans are encouraged to
report storm damage to the OK Department of Emergency Management:
Online: damage.ok.gov or
by calling 211
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PRICE
GOUGING STATUES IN EFFECT:
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Effective for 30 days after state of emergency has ended
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Emergency Price Stabilization Act prohibits an increase of more than
10% for the price of goods and services after a declared emergency.
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To report a complaint: Call Attorney
General’s Consumer Protection Unit at
(405) 521-2029;
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or email consumerprotection@oag.ok.gov
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HOLD
ON TO YOUR INSURANCE
POLICY CANCELLATIONS:
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On 5/24/19
the
Oklahoma Insurance Department issued a
bulletin directing all insurance companies to keep coverage in effect
for storm victims for the next 30 days.
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Questions about the bulletin or to get help with a storm insurance
claim, call the Oklahoma Insurance Department, 800-522-0071
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FREE
PRIVATE WELL TESTING:
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The Oklahoma Department of Environmental
Quality (DEQ)
is offering free bacteriological testing
of private water wells that have been submerged in flood water for
all 77 counties until July 15, 2019.
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For disinfection and sampling instructions and supplies, contact DEQ
at (800) 522-0206.
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Instructions on how to disinfect your well are available at
www.deq.state.ok.us/factsheets/SELS/DisinfectIndividualWaterWells_01-2018.pdf.
