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 StephensThe Executive Order reads, in... Read More.

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 PERMITTEDWith... Read More.
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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, OKDoors 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.

Explore a Career in Emergency Medical Services with Cowley College

By joining Cowley College’s EMS program, you’re embarking on a journey toward a fulfilling career dedicated to saving lives and making a difference in your community. The EMS Education Program at Cowley College will prepare you for a rewarding career in Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Programs available include Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical... Read More.
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New Emergency Resource Agency Asking for Donations

The New Emergency Resource Agency (NERA) is asking for donations for their no prep day bags. Right now, they're looking for donations of vienna sausages, pop top canned foods, soft granola/cereal bars, juice boxes, and beef jerky. You can drop off these items to the locations listed below.Heather Cannon Honda: 3415 North 14th... Read More.

A Nationwide Emergency Alert Test is Coming to Your Phone Today (October 4th)

From the city of Ponca City: FEMA, in coordination with the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), will conduct a nationwide test of the EAS (Emergency Alert System) and WEA (Wireless Emergency Alerts) today (October 4, 2023.) Beginning at approximately 1:20 p.m. CT, cell towers will broadcast the test for approximately 30 minutes. During this time, WEA-compatible wireless... Read More.
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