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5 things to know: How Oklahomans can get federal money to install storm shelters

by News 6
TULSA, Okla -Oklahoma’s SoonerSafe program is accepting applications for the 2025 rebate cycle. The program launched in 2011 to help Oklahoma homeowners buy and install safe rooms on their property. Here’s what to know.1. How Does The Program Work?Residents apply through Oklahoma Emergency Management. If you’re selected, you’ll get an email. You’ll then have 30... Read More.

Storm Safety Day at Science Museum Oklahoma on March 29

by KOKH
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — We are right in the middle of storm season, so there's no time like the present to get prepared.FOX 25 is teaming up with the Science Museum Oklahoma for Storm Safety Day on March 29.Join in for interactive fun and education for the whole family from 10 a.m. to 3... Read More.

Tornadoes, wildfires, and blinding dust sweep across US as massive storm leaves at least 33 dead

by The Associated Press
By JEFF ROBERSON, REBECCA REYNOLDS and JULIE WALKER Associated PressPIEDMONT, Mo. (AP) — Violent tornadoes and high winds decimated homes, wiped out schools, and toppled semitractor-trailers as a monster storm that also produced dust storms and icy conditions killed at least 33 people across the central and southern U.S.The dynamic storm, earning an unusual... Read More.
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Fetgatter Passes Storm Chasing Licensing Bill

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, recently passed a bill in committee that would allow professional storm chasers to obtain licensing through the state that will allow them special accommodations while they are tracking severe weather. House Bill 2426 passed the House Business Committee 9 to 0. It will now be eligible to... Read More.

USDA Awards Grant To City Of Wellington For New Storm Sirens

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The City of Wellington will receive a $27,500 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture for the purchase and installation of eight new storm sirens.According to a press release from USDA, over $16 million in loans and grants have been awarded across the state for the purpose of rural community infrastructure improvements.The sirens... Read More.
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City of Ponca City shares reminder about storm shelters

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The City of Ponca City does not maintain public storm shelters. At this time there are no buildings that meet the construction specifications established by Texas Tech University's Wind Science and Engineering Department, and adopted by FEMA. In addition, there are a number of reasons why relying on a public shelter is a dangerous... Read More.

Severe weather facts for storm season

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During severe weather adequate shelter could save your life. Ponca City does not have public storm shelters. It is your responsibility to select a shelter location. Do it now. Here are some facts to keep in mind.*A personal shelter installed at your home must meet construction requirements from FEMA documents 320, 360 and/or ICT500.... Read More.

Winter Storm Watch in effect

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A Winter Storm Watch is in effect tonight through Thursday Morning.Forecasts are calling for up to 6 inches of snow and blowing snow and possibly some ice/sleet in the mix.  Subject is likely to change over the next 12-24 hours regarding snow totals.Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce... Read More.
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Winter Storm likely later this week

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A big Winter Storm is brewing & could produce some significant amounts of ice & snow across the state Wednesday. As of early Monday morning, most of the state of Kansas is under a Winter Weather Watch. As for northern Oklahoma, the National Weather Service in Norman is forecasting 4 to 8 inches of... Read More.

Parks Department and Streets Department finish storm debris pickup

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The Ponca City Parks Department and Street Department finished picking up curbside storm debris on Friday and are currently cleaning/hauling storm debris from Dan Moran Park.As of Monday, they have hauled 5000 tons of debris! Once Dan Moran is finished they will start cleaning parks. Hopefully clean up will be finished before the end... Read More.
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