FEMA Assistance applications are now available for those affected by the tornado. Oklahoma homeowners and renters in McClain and Pottawatomie counties who sustained damage from the recent severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from April 19-20 could be eligible for help from FEMA.
The fastest and easiest way to apply for assistance is by visiting disasterassistance.gov.
The Executive Committee for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma has declared a “STATE OF EMERGENCY” effective as of 10:00 am on April 20, 2023. If you have an issue or need emergency assistance, please contact the AST Tribal Emergency Management Department at 405.481.8564 if you have an urgent need or seek assistance. This State of Emergency is effective for Shawnee, Little Axe and other communities within the Absentee Shawnee of Oklahoma Tribal area for Absentee Shawnee Tribal members only.
Due to unforseen circumstances, the AST Tax Commission will be open from 8 am to 1 pm daily until further notice. If you have an appointment scheduled, please call 405.481.8600 to confirm and/or update your time within this temporary schedule. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to continuing to provide service to our tribal members and customers. Thank you!
