Ponca City Mayor Signs Disaster Emergency Proclamation Following COVID-19 Case Reported In Kay County

From the City of Ponca City, Ponca City Mayor, Homer Nicholson, signed a Disaster Emergency Proclamation on Sunday, March 15 as a resident of Kay County has been diagnosed and potentially spread COVID-19 within Ponca City, with potential to spread illness to the general public. As immediate attention is required to protect public health, ensure public... Read More.

Otoe-Missouria Youth Become First Native American Emergency Response Team Instructors in Nation

From Heather Payne, Otoe-Missouria Public Information Office NORMAN, Okla.--Four Otoe-Missouria tribal youth became the first Native American Teen CERT Team Instructors in the United States this weekend in Norman. CERT teams are Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). They are a national program of volunteers trained in disaster... Read More.