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Oklahoma State Drought Programs Program Title: N/A Function: Response Program Assistance or Functional Assistance: When water supplies are insufficient to meet human and livestock needs, the affected parties may request assistance from the local emergency management organization. Local governments, should then initiate and conduct emergency water supply operations to the full extent of their capabilities. Where local resources are insufficient to cope with the situation, additional emergency water supply assistance may be obtained from the state. If both state and local resources are inadequate to cope with the emergency, the Governor will request additional assistance from the federal government. Statute or Authority: Oklahoma statute 63 Agencies (primary agency listed first): Local governments Customers Served: Local/county residents Triggering Event or Circumstance-How does this program relate to drought? Water supply shortage Unmet Needs at federal, state, local and tribal levels. Includes changes from customer or "provider" perspective: No data Program Limitations: Limited availability of state water transportation and distribution equipment Contact Name and Phone Number: Brian R. Vance, Hydrologist Oklahoma State Drought Programs Program Title: N/A Function: Response Program Assistance or Functional Assistance: The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture works closely with the state's agricultural community in assessing and responding to associated drought impacts, including those involving forestry and wildfire problems. The agency may also assist the Oklahoma State University Agricultural Extension Service in providing estimates of the impact of the drought upon agriculture. The department's agricultural statistics service provides valuable regular data, particularly concerning the effects of drought upon Oklahoma's farming and ranching industries. DOA also provides estimates of the impact of the drought on state forest lands. Statute or Authority: No data Agencies (primary agency listed first): Oklahoma Dept. of Agriculture Customers Served: Farmers, ranchers Triggering Event or Circumstance-How does this program relate to drought? No data Unmet Needs at federal, state, local and tribal levels. Includes changes from customer or "provider" perspective: No data Program Limitations: No data Contact Name and Phone Number: Brian R. Vance, Hydrologist Oklahoma State Drought Programs Program Title: Department of Central Services Function: Response Program Assistance or Functional Assistance: During emergencies, including severe drought episodes, the state's Department of Central Services can authorize state agencies to make purchases without following competitive bidding procedures. The agency may also purchase emergency supplies or equipment on behalf of state agencies and provide information on emergency water supply equipment available through the private sector. Statute or Authority: No data Agencies (primary agency listed first): No data Customers Served: General public Triggering Event or Circumstance-How does this program relate to drought? Natural disaster emergencies Unmet Needs at federal, state, local and tribal levels. Includes changes from customer or "provider" perspective: No data Program Limitations: No data Contact Name and Phone Number: Brian R. Vance, Hydrologist |