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Drowning in Storm Drains Spurs Safety Calls
Debris clogged drains and powerful flood currents claim lives in Oklahoma and Texas. Fire Capt. Jason Farley died in Claremore while rescuing families. 14-year-old Damien Blade drowned in DeSoto. At least 19 deaths in the holiday floods across the region prompt calls for safer drain openings, grates, and better maintenance.
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Oklahoma
Texas
Southwest
Claremore
Okla
Jason Farley
Tulsa
Sean Douglas
Farley
Douglas
Dallas
DeSoto
Damien Blade
National Institute For Occupational Safety and Health
Denver
Jon Durst
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
National Public Works and Engineering