Oklahoma House Resolution 1031 Summary

• Resolution requires the State of Oklahoma to utilize all available monetary resources to provide immediate aid to families affected by tornadoes in May 2013.

• Authorizes use of up to $10 Million in unspent federal Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF) funds for emergency relief payments to tornado-stricken Oklahomans.

• Acknowledges the EF5 tornado that struck Moore on May 20, 2013, killing 24 people (including 10 children), injuring 377, and damaging or destroying over 12,000 homes while displacing 33,000 residents.

• References an EF4 tornado that struck Carney and Shawnee on May 19, 2013, killing 2 people, injuring 39, and destroying over 200 homes.

• Calls for state resources to support local recovery efforts while emphasizing that recovery guidance should come from affected community residents.