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Emergency declared for Cleveland County after July 4 storms

Tuesday, July 7 by KOKH

NORMAN, Okla. (KOKH) — After powerful storms on the Fourth of July, Gov. Kevin Stitt signed an executive order declaring a disaster emergency for Cleveland and Washington counties. Stitt said he has issued transportation waivers to help ensure utility providers can deploy all available resources and restore power as quickly as possible. He also directed residents... Read More.

5 Years Since COVID-19 Declared a Global Pandemic: Progress and Challenges

Tuesday, March 18 by News 6

March 11, 2025 marks five years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. While significant progress has been made in fighting the virus, challenges remain, according to Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, an emergency room physician with the Hillcrest HealthCare System. Dr. Johnson says COVID-19 fatigue has shaped public perception of the virus,... Read More.

State of Emergency declared for City of Stillwater

Friday, September 3 by Lyman James

THE FOLLOWING IS A MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE CITY OF STILLWATER/STILLWATER NEWS (STILLWATER, OK) – Mayor Will Joyce has declared a State of Emergency for the City of Stillwater beginning Friday, Sept. 3, based on the medical health of the community. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is providing assistance with deployment of the Medical... Read More.

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