Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt calls on Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat to sign an executive order declaring a State of Emergency for several counties in eastern Oklahoma following severe storms over the weekend.

 The governor's request came yesterday while he is out of the country. Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell is also out of state, leaving the signing requirement to Senator Treat.

 The emergency declaration includes Delaware, Mayes, Pawnee, Rogers, Tulsa, Wagoner and Choctaw counties. It allows for local jurisdictions to be eligible for possible reimbursement for disaster services and recover supplies.

 The declaration is in effect for 30 days.

 Governor Stitt says his heart goes out to Oklahomans impacted by last weekend’s severe weather, and the many people still overcoming the aftermath of those storms. He says state agencies remain committed to get Oklahomans the resources they need during these trying times.