The Office of the Governor of the State of Oklahoma
07/05/2026 | Press release | Archived content
Governor Stitt Declares Disaster Emergency for Cleveland and Washington Counties Following Severe Storms
OKLAHOMA CITY (July 5, 2026) - Today, Governor Kevin Stitt signed an executive order declaring a disaster emergency for Cleveland and Washington counties following severe weather, including high winds, flooding, and widespread power outages. This declaration will ensure that recovery resources can be deployed to impacted areas quickly.
"State and local crews are out across Cleveland and Washington counties this morning checking on families, clearing debris, and helping our communities get back on their feet after these severe storms," said Governor Stitt. "As crews work to get power restored to those impacted, please help by reporting damage and checking on your neighbors."
If a home or business has been impacted, Oklahomans are encouraged to report their damage at damage.ok.gov. Assessments are ongoing and further counties may be added to the order.
The state is also coordinating with Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief to assist residents affected by the storms. They have chainsaw teams already responding in Norman and are available in other communities as needed. Request assistance by calling (844) 690-9198 or fill out a request form online at www.okdisasterhelp.org. Cooling centers are active and can be located by calling 211 or going visiting OGE's cooling center portal.
Other assistance can be found at www.BeANeighbor.org.
The executive order will remain in effect for thirty (30) days, unless otherwise amended or terminated.
The executive order can be found here.
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"State and local crews are out across Cleveland and Washington counties this morning checking on families, clearing debris, and helping our communities get back on their feet after these severe storms," said Governor Stitt. "As crews work to get power restored to those impacted, please help by reporting damage and checking on your neighbors."
If a home or business has been impacted, Oklahomans are encouraged to report their damage at damage.ok.gov. Assessments are ongoing and further counties may be added to the order.
The state is also coordinating with Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief to assist residents affected by the storms. They have chainsaw teams already responding in Norman and are available in other communities as needed. Request assistance by calling (844) 690-9198 or fill out a request form online at www.okdisasterhelp.org. Cooling centers are active and can be located by calling 211 or going visiting OGE's cooling center portal.
Other assistance can be found at www.BeANeighbor.org.
The executive order will remain in effect for thirty (30) days, unless otherwise amended or terminated.
The executive order can be found here.
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