Gov. Stitt declares State of Emergency for several counties

Gov. Stitt declares State of Emergency for several counties

COMANCHE, Co. (KFOR) - Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt on Tuesday announced an Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency for Comanche County and surrounding areas due to severe storms that began April 19, according to the City of Lawton. The Governor's declaration activates the State Emergency Operations Plan, allowing state agencies to assist with response and recovery efforts in Cleveland, Comanche and Cotton counties. Governor Stitt's Exe…

Comanche County Lawmakers Thank Gov for Emergency Declaration - Oklahoma Farm Report

Southwest Oklahoma legislators are thanking Governor Kevin Stitt for his declaration of a state of emergency following historic flooding. Reps. Daniel Pae, R-Lawton; Rep. Rande Worthen, R-Lawton; Rep. Trey Caldwell, R-Faxon; Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin; Sen. Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin; and Sen. Spencer Kern, R-Duncan; released the following statement Tuesday: “We are incredibly grateful to Governor Stitt for his swift and decisive action in declari…