Applications For Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available effective May 4 2023, for those who were impacted by the severe weather that occurred on April 19th through April 20th, 2023 in Pottawatomie and McClain counties. The deadline to submit a claim for DUA 4706 is June 5, 2023. Applications submitted after that date will be considered untimely unless the individual provides good cause for filing after the deadline. All individuals must file an unemployment insurance claim at https://oklahoma.gov/oesc/individuals. For more information or questions, individuals can call the Unemployment Service Center at 405-525-1500 or visit one of OESC’s field offices.
Under Presidential Disaster Declaration (FEMA-4706-DR) amended 5-8-23, workers who lost their jobs and self-employed individuals who have been unable to work due to the disaster in Cleveland county may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits. Applications for DUA must be submitted by June 11, 2023. Applications submitted after that date will be considered untimely unless the individual provides good cause for filing after the deadline.