It’s taken at least 7 years, but the federal government’s finally given $3.5 million to help do something about the flooding of the North Canadian River in Oklahoma County.
Sen. James Lankford said the Federal Emergency Management Agency approved a grant of $3,566,250 to restore and stabilize the bank of the river to prevent future flooding of Triple X Road. The funds will be transferred to the state to begin the project and complete it.
“If you live near the North Canadian River you know all too well what the flooding and erosion have done to the community and families living along the riverbank,” said Lankford.
He said he worked with Oklahoma County Commissioner Brian Maughan, the Army Corps of Engineers and FEMA since the river took Triple X Road in 2013.
“Years ago, our staff even personally helped families move their belongings when the river suddenly shifted during a flood. This has been a long and focused road to permanently fix the problems on the river and today’s announcement brings great hope to the community that we can finally solve the problem,” said the Senator.
“I urge the state and county to work quickly to fix the river bank to ensure the families living nearby have the confidence that their homes and farmlands will be safe from future flooding.”
Source: Sen. Lankford release