Grants available to rural water systems to help restore and repair water lines after historic storms. The United State’s Department of Agriculture’s office of Rural Development has grants available to rural water systems that were negatively impacted by the historic winter storms Oklahoma saw last week. These Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants are available for […]
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Many have been contacting ORWA about water resources for rural water districts and communities across the State of Oklahoma. To request bottled water from Oklahoma Emergency Management & Homeland Security starts with the local system contacting the local Emergency Manager (EM). The local EM will be aware of resources already in the area, coordinate the
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State officials call for winter storm damage to be reported in order to qualify for additional federal funding. As Oklahoma begins assessing the damage caused by the historic winter storms, it is critical for businesses and individuals to report all winter storm damage so as to qualify for individual assistance by meeting minimum damage amounts.
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Water and wastewater systems to be included in technical assistance from federal aid packages. President Biden approved Governor Stitt’s request to declare a federal disaster exists in all 77 Oklahoma counties due to the historic winter storm, clearing the way for federal aid to be directed to the state. FEMA is authorized to identify, mobilize,
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Record breaking winter weather creates challenges for utility providers across Oklahoma. Throughout the state of Oklahoma, water systems face challenges caused by record breaking cold temperatures and ask residents to be patient as services are restored. The town of Dustin, Okla. found themselves without water after the mainline to their water tower froze and broke.
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Water and wastewater systems are urged to contact SoonerWARN or ORWA officials in the event of an emergency due to winter storms. As the latest round of winter storms rage across Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Rural Water Association stresses the importance of being diligent as water and wastewater systems monitor their systems and urge all to
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Governor Stitt signed Senate Bill 1031 into law, reinstating temporary modifications to the Open Meeting Act allowing for virtual public meetings. As his first bill of the 2021 legislative session, Governor Kevin Stitt reinstated temporary modifications to the Open Meeting Act allowing for virtual public meetings including the same exemptions that were signed into law
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Governor Kevin Stitt addressed the importance of strong infrastructure during his State of the State Address saying, “A strong infrastructure is the backbone of a strong economy.” The Oklahoma Rural Water Association applauds Governor Stitt on his commitment of growing Oklahoma as a site for businesses to flock and are grateful for his understanding that
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Governor Stitt issued a proclamation to the Dewar Public Works Authority for their commitment to sustainability in the water industry. Dewar Public Works Authority was presented with a proclamation from Governor Kevin Stitt on August 18, 2020 for compiling their long range sustainability plan and for implementing efforts to become more economically and environmentally
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