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Broken Arrow resident describes sewage backup that displaced her; attorney says tort claim filed

Broken Arrow City Council · December 3, 2025
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Summary

Amanda Drake told council she was forced from her home after a city sewer backup on Aug. 17 damaged about half the residence. Her attorney said a tort claim has been submitted and requested city cooperation; staff said they would obtain the submitted materials and follow up.

Amanda Drake, a Broken Arrow resident, addressed the council under the citizens’ comment item to describe a sewer backup that entered her home on Aug. 17 and left the house temporarily uninhabitable.

“I have been a citizen of Broken Arrow for over 22 years,” Drake said. “On August 17, sewage — city sewage — backed up into…

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