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Energy Emergency Alert Level 3 issued for the region

Monday, February 15 by Lyman James

The Southwest Power Pool (SPP) declared an Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) Level 3 at 10:08 a.m. An EEA3 signals that SPP is operating with reserves below the required minimum and may mean that SPP directs power suppliers to curtail energy use through controlled interruptions of service. That request has not been made at this time,... Read More.

GOVERNOR DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY AS WINTER STORM APPROACHES

Friday, February 12 by Lyman James

Oklahomans urged to stay off the roads OKLAHOMA CITY (Feb. 12, 2021) – Governor Kevin Stitt declared a State of Emergency today for all 77 Oklahoma counties as state officials continued their emergency response preparations for a dangerous winter storm expected to impact the state over the weekend. Oklahoma has already been coping with days of dangerously... Read More.

Ponca City Emergency Management shares space heater safety tips

Wednesday, February 10 by Lyman James

Space heaters account for 43 percent of U.S. home heating fires and 85 percent of associated deaths. Safety should always be a top consideration when using space heaters. Here are some tips for keeping your home safe and warm when it’s cold outside: • Inspect heaters for cracked or broken plugs or loose connections before... Read More.

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OBI has emergency need for blood donors following Ice Storm

Thursday, October 29 by Lyman James

Due to the recent Ice Storm that made an impact across a large portion of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Blood Institute has an emergency need for all blood donors! The damaging ice storm in our service area depleted the already strained blood supply. Give blood ASAP. Please call 877-340-8777 or click here to make a life-saving... Read More.

Stillwater Mayor Will Joyce extends state of emergency in Stillwater

Friday, April 10 by Lyman James

The following is a press release from the city of Stillwater. (STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA / April 10, 2020) – Mayor Will Joyce issued a proclamation today extending the state of emergency in Stillwater for COVID-19 until April 30 at 11:59 p.m. The April 10 proclamation extends previous federal, state and local proclamations concerning the shelter-in-place order; closing... Read More.

Election Emergency impacts April 7 elections in Kay County

Monday, March 30 by Lyman James

An election emergency declaration issued by the State Election Board Secretary on March 18 will impact elections scheduled for April 7 in Kay County, the County Election Board Secretary confirmed today. The election emergency allowed all entities, including those with statutory school board member elections, to reschedule their April 7 elections to another date... Read More.

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

Sunday, March 15 by Lyman James

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

Tuesday, January 15 by Lyman James

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.