Gov. Henry seeks federal aid for Oklahoma

If approved, state and local governments would receive reimbursement for expenses associated with responding to the storm. Eligible expenses could include personnel overtime costs as well as costs associated with operating shelters and clearing snow- and ice-covered roads. The declaration would also cover the use of industrial-size generators and bottled water, which were secured through a federal agency.

After damage assessment teams survey the affected area, additional federal assistance may be requested to aid local and state government recovery efforts.

"Many areas of the state have been hard-hit by the winter storm and federal aid will play a key role in the recovery process," Henry said. "Oklahoma state troopers, emergency management authorities, road and power crews and other first responders are doing a great job responding to the storm, but our work is far from over. I continue to urge Oklahomans to stay aware of the weather conditions and avoid taking any unnecessary risks."

Oklahoma remains under a statewide declaration of emergency issued by the governor earlier this week.