SECTION 145:10-3-5. Requests for major disaster declarations

(a)   When a incident occurs in the State, the eligible Applicant's highest elected official of the affected jurisdiction or his/her representative may request a major disaster declaration. The eligible Applicant's highest elected official should submit the request to the Governor through the Director to ensure prompt acknowledgment and processing.

(b)   This basis for the request shall be a finding that:

(1)   The situation is of such severity and magnitude that effective response is beyond the capabilities of the eligible Applicant(s); and

(2)   State assistance under the Act is necessary to supplement the efforts and available resources of the eligible Applicant(s), and compensation by insurance for disaster-related losses.

(c)   In addition to the findings in (b) of this Section, the complete request shall include:

(1)   Confirmation that the eligible Applicant's highest elected official has taken appropriate action and directed the execution of the emergency plan;

(2)   An estimate of the amount and severity of damages and losses stating the impact of the disaster on the public sector;

(3)   Information describing the nature and amount of resources which have been or will be committed to alleviate the results of the disaster;

(4)   Preliminary estimates of the types and amount of supplementary State disaster assistance needed under the Act.

(d)   The request must be submitted within 30 days of the occurrence of the incident in order to be considered.

[Source: Added at 11 Ok Reg 4611, eff 8-26-94 (emergency); Added at 12 Ok Reg 3320, eff 8-11-95; Amended at 34 Ok Reg 859, eff 9-12-17]