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4 days ago
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Gov. Rhoden launches task force in new executive order
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Governor Larry Rhoden signed Executive Order 2025-06, which establishes the Governor's Resilience and Infrastructure Task Force (GRIT). According to a news release from the Governor's office, GRIT will 'serve as a strategic advisory body to develop policy recommendations, assess risks and vulnerabilities, and support long-term planning and investment in critical infrastructure systems across our state.' What to know about severe weather Monday The GRIT task force will include the following members appointed by the Governor, according to the executive order: Representatives from state agencies for public safety, military, cybersecurity, water and wastewater, transportation, or other agencies as designated by the Governor; Members from industry, utilities, the private sector, and academia; and Subject matter experts in cybersecurity, emergency management, and critical infrastructure. The task force will be chaired by Lieutenant Governor Tony Venhuizen, and Adjutant General Mark Morrell will serve as vice chair. 'I am committed to keeping South Dakota strong, safe, and free for generations to come,' Rhoden said in a news release. 'We pray that the most challenging circumstances will never arise, but we are preparing so that South Dakota can face such situations with determination, resilience, and grit.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-03-2025
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Governor's ranch home among those destroyed in Oklahoma wildfires
OKLAHOMA — Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt's ranch home was among those destroyed in Friday night's fires, according to the governor's social media account. Stitt signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in counties across Oklahoma, with high winds contributing to widespread damage and fires in the Sooner State. 'Due to impacts from Dangerous wildfires and straight-line-winds beginning Friday, March 14 and continuing including damage to power lines and infrastructure, it is necessary to assist and expedite all efforts of relief.' Excerpt from Executive Order 2025-06. An estimated 170,000 acres have been impacted by the fires, according to Stitt on Saturday. Officials with the Oklahoma Forestry Service are working to update those numbers as more information becomes available. In a post on Facebook, Stitt announces that his ranch home was among those affected. In the video, he shows that it was a 'total loss', and says that they will be 'rebuilding along with the rest of Oklahoma. You never think it's gonna happen to your place— and these wildfires just come out of nowhere, and can really take over. So, be safe everybody.' For a full list of evacuation sites/shelters, visit here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-03-2025
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Wildfires spark across Oklahoma, leaving devastation
OKLAHOMA (KFOR) – Oklahomans braved hurricane-force winds that helped fuel wildfires across the state. Governor Stitt signed Executive Order 2025-06 declaring a State of Emergency in the following counties: Cleveland Creek Dewey Grady Lincoln Logan Oklahoma, Pawnee Payne Pottawatomie Roger Mills Stephens Oklahoma Human Services accused of failing to notify authorities about child abuse, neglect investigations There were over 130 fires throughout 44 counties. According to Gov. Kevin Stitt, about 170,000 acres have burned across Oklahoma, and the Oklahoma Forestry Service is currently working to find the exact numbers. Stitt said he received a report Friday night that about 293 homes and structures were destroyed. Below is the latest update from the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved the state's request for 13 Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAGs) for the following fires: 840 Road Fire – Leedey, Roger Mills County Stillwater Fire – Stillwater, Payne County Luther Fire – Luther/Arcadia/Edmond, Oklahoma County East Thunderbird Fire – Little Axe/Norman, Cleveland County Little Salt Creek Fire – Mannford, Creek County Chandler Fire – Chandler, Lincoln County Logan County Fire – Guthrie, Logan County Wildhorse Fire – Velma, Stephens County Clear Pond Fire – Bethel Acres/Shawnee, Pottawatomie County Underwood Fire – Yale / Cushing, Payne County Keystone Fire – Osage, Pawnee County Barn Fire – Cleveland, Pawnee County Norge Fire – Chickasha, Grady County The FMAGs may help reimburse local governments, volunteer fire departments, and other first responders for costs associated with responding to the fires. The authorization makes FEMA funding available to reimburse 75 percent of state, local, and tribal government-eligible firefighting costs for the designated fires. Federal fire management assistance is provided through the President's Disaster Relief Fund. Fire departments and other agencies that responded to the fires above are advised to document all costs related to equipment and supplies (including fuel), labor costs, travel and per diem, temporary repairs of damage caused by firefighting activities, mobilization, and demobilization. INJURIES According to the Oklahoma State Department of Health, 112 injuries related to the fires have been reported by area hospitals. Burn – 6 Cut/Pierce – 9 Fall – 27 Poisoning – 1 Struck – 12 Transportation Related – 19 Other Fire Related – 38 MASS CARE The American Red Cross is supporting feeding at shelters and to emergency responders in Cleveland, Oklahoma, Logan, Payne, Stephens, Pottawatomie, and McClain counties. They have served 920 meals. They are also providing emergency supplies. The Salvation Army will begin providing up to 1,200 meals per day in Stillwater on Sunday, March 16. They will be deploying feeding units to support Stillwater, Mannford, and Pawnee. Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief is supporting feeding in Stillwater and Pawnee as well. They are providing lunch and dinner in Leedey for 275 people today. The following sites are open for day or overnight shelter: 1st Methodist Church of Mannford, 100 E Greenwood Ave, Mannford (Overnight) Ada Comfort Shelter, 115 N Turner St, Ada Case Community Center, 1050 W Wekiwa Rd, Sand Springs Charter Oak Elementary, 4900 E Charter Oak Rd, Guthrie Checotah City Hall, 200 N Broadway, Checotah Coalgate First Baptist Church, 106 West Hanover, Coalgate Community Church, I35 & Seward Rd NW Corner, Guthrie CrossPointe Church Norman, 2601 24th Ave SE, Norman Elk City First Baptist Church, 1600 W Country Club Blvd, Elk City (Elk City) Grand Casino, 777 Grand Casino Boulevard, Shawnee (Overnight) Hands of Hope Food and Resource Center, 724 W. Main St, Durant (Overnight) Hugo-Compassion of Christ Ministries, 301 W. Main, Hugo Life Church Shawnee, 5113 N Harrison, Shawnee Lincoln County Fairgrounds, 1023 W 15, Chandler Luther Community Center, 18120 Hog Back Road, Luther (Overnight) Payne County Fair Grounds, 4518 Expo Circle East, Stillwater (Overnight) Pleasant Ridge Schoolhouse, 125 N. Commercial Ave, Temple Pryor Impact Center of Oklahoma, 315 N Adair, Pryor (Overnight) Stephens County Fair Ground, 2002 13th Street South, Duncan Stillwater Church of Christ, 821 N Duck St, Stillwater Stillwater High School, 1224 N. Husband St, Stillwater Stillwater Community Center, 315 W 8th Ave, Stillwater Stillwater Senior Activity Center, 1015 E 12th Ave, Stillwater Sunnybrook Christian Church, 421 E Richmond Rd, Stillwater (Overnight) Vici Community Center, 604 Main St, Vici West Siloam Assembly of God, 5524 Cedar Drive, Colcord POWER OUTAGES Power crews have been working diligently to restore power across the state. Currently, there are 6,300 outages statewide. PRICE GOUGING STATUTE IN EFFECT The Emergency Price Stabilization Act is in effect following today's declaration of emergency for 12 counties devastated by yesterday's wildfires. The law, also referred to as the price gouging statute, prohibits an increase of more than 10 percent for the price of goods and services and helps protect citizens from unfair price hikes. The statute is in effect for Cleveland, Creek, Dewey, Grady, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, Pawnee, Payne, Pottawatomie, Roger Mills and Stephens Counties. DIAL 211 For Oklahoma residents seeking non-emergency disaster or health and human service information, please contact your local 2-1-1. Services are available 24 hours a day by dialing 2-1-1 from your home or cellular telephone. Please only call 9-1-1 for emergencies. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
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Oklahoma governor declares an emergency declaration after widespread wildfire damage
The governor will be live in the player above at 10 MANNFORD, Okla. KFOR)—Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt speaks out as officials assess widespread damage after high winds fueled wildfires in much of the state on Friday. Today, Governor Stitt signed Executive Order 2025-06 declaring a State of Emergency in Cleveland, Creek, Dewey, Grady, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, Pawnee, Payne, Pottawatomie, Roger Mills, and Stephens counties following devastating fires across the state. There were over 130 fires in 44 counties. There were hurricane force winds that were strong enough to overturn semi-trucks. damage to homes, businesses, and property is still be assessed. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
