OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. -- Governor Mary Fallin has declared a state of emergency for four counties after severe storms tore through Green Country Sunday.
The counties include Mayes, Rogers, Tulsa and Wagoner counties. In a statement, Fallin said the state of emergency was declared due to tornadoes, severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding.
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In total, the storms resulted in more than 170 homes and business being damaged. 26 people were hospitalized due to the storms.
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The declaration marks the first step in seeking federal assistance as well as allowing state agencies to make emergency purchases needed to expedite resources.
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