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Jan. 29, 2007 DEQ Storm Damage Report |
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appears that most communities affected by the recent ice storm now have
drinking water. Some public water systems continue to rely on generators
for their power source but hope to have their regular power supply restored
in the near future. For nearly two weeks many systems had been running
on generators or at reduced capacity. Through a joint effort between the
Department of Environmental Quality, the Oklahoma Department of Emergency
Management, community leaders, and several other agencies, DEQ was able
to develop a list of those areas hit hard by the winter blast. That process
allowed DEQ staff to provide technical assistance to those areas.
The water and wastewater related impacts the storm had on Oklahoma emphasized the need for communities to have generators on hand to provide a reliable standby power source. DEQ is available to answer any questions about further preparing for weather disasters such as this one. It also is important for communities to keep good records on storm-related problems. That will allow the Federal Emergency Management Agency to accurately assess the situation and determine if the affected area is eligible for reimbursement. Being responsive to citizens is a priority for DEQ. Please encourage people who have questions on environmental issues to contact our local offices for assistance or access our website at www.deq.state.ok.us . Contact: Skylar McElhaney, (405) 702-7167
Cheryl Dorrance Oklahoma Municipal
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| Ted, I thought you
may want to post this on your website. Even though we didn’t have
much damage, some may be interested in calling DEQ with questions.
Thank you, |
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Pam, Thanks for
the info ... The obvious question it brings to me is: does Collinsville
have generators available for backup power for the water system if we
ever had a need? -- Ted |