Severe weather and flooding is possible again this afternoon and evening. Stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive alerts! #okwx #ReadyOK #TurnAroundDontDrown
Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM)
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Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM)
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We prepare for, respond to, recover from and mitigate disasters and emergencies, all while encouraging and equipping you to be #ReadyOK!
- We're hearing reports of homes and businesses that may have flooded in McCurtain County and other areas. If your home or business has been impacted by recent flooding or severe storms, please report your damage online at damage.ok.gov.
- Did you know it's illegal to drive around barricades in Oklahoma? There are numerous areas of flood risk today due to flash flooding from heavy rain and river flooding. Don't drive into flooded roadways or around barricades for closed roads. #TurnAroundDontDrown #okwx
- 📢 The June 22 Situation Update from the State Emergency Operations Center is online: loom.ly/S1ihCcI Report storm or flood damages online at damage.ok.gov #okwx #ReportDamages
- OEM is in contact with local emergency managers and the Governor's office regarding impacts from overnight severe storms and heavy rain. If your home or business was damaged, please report online at damage.ok.gov! #okwx #ReportDamages
Local governments with damages, including storm debris, road or bridge damage, utility damage, etc. are asked to report as well. The best way to report infrastructure damages is by submitting via your county or municipal emergency manager. - A HEAT ADVISORY is also in effect today across a large portion of the state. Celebrate Safely! Stay hydrated, drink lots of water, take frequent breaks in the shade or indoors.
- Severe weather is possible Sunday afternoon and overnight. Strong winds and large hail are the primary threats, but there's also a low tornado threat. Stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive weather alerts. #okwx #ReadyOK #HappyFathersDay
- OEM has launched a new Training Workshop series aimed at strengthening recovery capabilities among local governments and partner organizations. See the graphic below for dates and locations, and register at loom.ly/8FdL3uY #Recovery #ReadyOK
Topics at the workshops include: ✔️ Disaster declaration process and thresholds ✔️ Preliminary damage assessments ✔️ FEMA Public Assistance ✔️ Recovery and resilience planning - Stay safe in the heat! ⏬ 💧 Drink LOTS of water 🌳 Take frequent breaks away from the sun ⏰ Limit outdoor time to early mornings/late evenings #ReadyOK #HeatSafety
- OEM is in contact with emergency managers in areas affected by storms and flooding Saturday evening and overnight. If your home or business was damaged, don't forget to report online at damage.ok.gov! #ReportDamage #okwx
Stay weather aware, avoid flooded roads, and have multiple ways to receive weather alerts!- Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms may cause flooding through the weekend. Rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Don't drive into water or around barricades! #TurnAroundDontDrown #okwx
If you have flood or storm damage to your home or business, please report online at damage.ok.gov! Reporting helps emergency management officials understand the extent of the damages and can help connect you to resources. #ReportDamages #okwx - OEM is in Ottawa Co. today viewing flood damage heavy rains that started over the weekend. Ottawa Co. had 3"-7" of rain in three days, which caused flood damage to roads and bridges. #TurnAroundDontDrown
If your home or business flooded, be sure to report your damage online at damage.ok.gov. #okwx #ReportDamages
