[us President Joe Biden approves Oklahoma Major disaster statement] April 25-US President Joe Biden approved the Oklahoma Major disaster statement on April 24 local time. He ordered federal aid to areas affected by winter storms between April 19 and April 20. Federal aid funds can be provided to affected individuals, as well as to state and eligible local governments, as well as to certain private non-profit organizations, on a cost-sharing basis, for disaster response and rehabilitation in affected areas.