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Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management urges Oklahomans to stay weather aware Monday

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management is reminding Oklahomans to stay weather aware on Monday. Oklahoma is facing multiple hazards on Monday, including severe weather, wildfire risks, and wind advisories. Most of Oklahoma has some level of severe weather risk with baseball-sized hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes all possible in the forecast. The... Read More.

Seifried Advances Camp Safety Bill on Emergency Preparedness

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, on Monday advanced legislation to better protect Oklahoma children at summer camps in the event of unprecedented severe weather. The Senate Rules Committee overwhelmingly approved House Bill 1675, which would require overnight youth camps and outdoor programs involving children to prepare emergency action plans that will be... Read More.
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Gov. Stitt declares State of Emergency for several Oklahoma counties after storms

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt declared a disaster emergency for several counties after severe weather caused damage across parts of the state. According to the executive order, storms beginning March 5 brought tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding that damaged homes and other property. The disaster declaration includes Alfalfa, Creek, Grant, Major, Okmulgee, Rogers, Tulsa and Wagoner Counties. The... Read More.

Stitt declares State of Emergency after wildfires in northwest Oklahoma

Governor Kevin Stitt signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in Beaver, Texas and Woodward counties following destructive wildfires across northwest Oklahoma. “The Woodward fires are about 20% contained, and we were very fortunate to keep most neighborhoods safe. A few homes were lost, and we’re keeping four injured firefighters in our prayers... Read More.

Emergency certifications for educators grow amid Oklahoma teacher shortage

OKLAHOMA CITY -Due to ongoing teacher shortages, Oklahoma has employed more than 20,000 emergency certified teachers in the past five years alone. These instructors do not have a full teaching license, but programs are available to put them on a fast track to the classroom. To become an emergency certified teacher, you must pass a... Read More.
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OHP: Flight from Ponca City Forced to Make Emergency Landing Recently

It’s not always a crash that shuts down a highway. OHP Troopers had to block US 77 at Yearling Road in Noble County Friday night after this plane was forced to make an emergency landing. A flight instructor and his student were flying back to OKC from the Ponca City Airport when they had a mechanical... Read More.

Gov. Stitt Declares State of Emergency in 12 Oklahoma Counties

OKLAHOMA CITY - Gov. Kevin Stitt is assessing the widespread destruction caused by Oklahoma’s recent wildfires, describing the devastation as unpredictable and heartbreaking. Saturday morning, Stitt declared a state of emergency in 12 Oklahoma Counties. Those counties are: Cleveland Creek Dewey Grady Lincoln Logan Oklahoma Pawnee Payne Pottawatomie Roger Mills Stephens The Executive Order reads, in... Read More.
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WATER EMERGENCY UPDATE – AFTERNOON BRIEFING

Tonkawa reports their water system held nominal levels overnight and throughout this morning. Water officials continue to monitor the system, and are seeing stable usage and demand levels. Even with this morning’s moderate usage, there has been no negative impact on our system’s ability to maintain water levels and pressure. NORMAL WATER USE IS NOW PERMITTED With... Read More.

WATER EMERGENCY UPDATE – CITY OF TONKAWA

The City of Tonkawa remains under a Civil Emergency due to severe water supply and pressure issues. Since Friday, February 21, 2025, our water system has been critically strained due to record-breaking freezing temperatures, line breaks, and equipment failures. Despite extensive repairs and strategic conservation efforts, our system was unable to stabilize. To protect our... Read More.

EMERGENCY SHELTER ACTIVATING SATURDAY, SUNDAY, AND MONDAY NIGHTS

The Emergency Winter Shelter will be available for unsheltered individuals or those whose homes become unsafe due to inclement weather. Location: Attucks Community Center 1001 S. 12th Ponca City, OK Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. and lock at 8:00 p.m. Guests will be required to leave by 8:00 a.m. the following morning so that the facility can be... Read More.