Governor asks Oklahomans to "Pray for Rain" | Families

As the drought continues throughout the state, Governor Mary Fallin is asking all Oklahomans to pray for rain.

Dry conditions have contributed to over 140 wildfires this year, which resulted in dozens of homes being lost.

Low-levels of rain fall, which match rainfall deficit records dating back to the Dust Bowl, have also lead to significant hardships in the agricultural sector.

Gov. Fallin is asking Oklahomans to turn to a higher power this Sunday, July 17, 2011 and pray for rain.

“I encourage Oklahomans of all faiths to join me this Sunday in offering their prayers for rain,” Fallin said. “For the safety of our firefighters and our communities and the well-being of our crops and livestock, this state needs the current drought to come to an end. The power of prayer is a wonderful thing, and I would ask every Oklahoman to look to a greater power this weekend and ask for rain.” 

 Jim Reese, Secretary of Agriculture,  said he appreciated the governor’s call for prayer and would be saying his own this Sunday.

“Farmers across the state are really suffering under these conditions,” said Reese. “I’m glad the governor is issuing this call to prayer, and I hope it helps deliver the rain we need soon.”