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Oklahoma State Emergency Operations Center
Contact – Keli Cain, 405-590-0120
SEVERE WEATHER IMPACTING STATE
The State Emergency Operations Center activated Thursday, March 5, due to severe weather risk Thursday and Friday. The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is in contact with emergency managers across the state and coordinating with agencies and organizations including Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, Oklahoma State Department of Health, Oklahoma Corporation Commission, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, Oklahoma Forestry Services, Oklahoma Insurance Department, Oklahoma National Guard, National Weather Service, Tribal Nations, Oklahoma Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, and others.
STATE OF EMERGENCY
Governor Kevin Stitt declared a State of Emergency today for eight Oklahoma counties due to severe weather, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding that began Thursday. The counties included in the governor’s declaration are Alfalfa, Creek, Grant, Major, Okmulgee, Rogers, Tulsa, and Wagoner.
RESIDENTS ASKED TO REPORT DAMAGES
Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management is asking residents impacted by the storms to report damages to their home or business at damage.ok.gov. Reporting damage helps local and state emergency managers better coordinate response and recovery efforts and can help connect residents with resources. Residents can report damage to homes, businesses or agriculture through the online survey.
FATALITIES
Okmulgee County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed two fatalities in Beggs, OK.
Major County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed two fatalities in Major County, OK.
STATE ASSISTANCE
Oklahoma Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives is working with local churches and faith-based organizations to identify resources for impacted residents.
Oklahoma Task Force 1 deployed to Beggs in Okmulgee County Friday night to assist with search and rescue efforts in the storm-damaged areas. The team searched and cleared 33 structures.
Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management has staff in Tulsa and Okmulgee counties assisting with damage assessments and providing technical assistance.
MASS CARE
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief is in the area impacted by Friday’s storms. Volunteer chainsaw teams are ready to assist families with large debris cleanup. Please call 844-690-9198 or fill out a request form online at www.okdisasterhelp.org.
American Red Cross and The Salvation Army are responding in northeast Oklahoma today to support emergency managers and storm victims.
The Salvation Army is providing snacks for victims and responders in Tulsa County.
American Red Cross provided a canteen in Beggs Friday night. They are conducting damage assessments today to identify community resource needs.
Beaneighbor.org provides access to local support, including financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help. Search for aid in your area at Beaneighbor.org.
DAMAGE REPORTS
National Weather Service reports seven preliminary tornado tracks from March 6.
Creek County Emergency Management reports three homes damaged in the Bristow area.
City of Grove Emergency Management reports two houses with roof damage along with tree and fence damage in Grove.
Okmulgee County Emergency Management reported damage to a school and homes in Beggs. The Muscogee Creek Nation provided a generator for the Beggs Water Treatment Plant. The county requested Oklahoma Task Force 1 to assist with Search and Rescue and damage assessments. Overnight assessments found approximately 30 structures with some level of damages.
Rogers County Emergency Management reports damages to homes and structures in the Limestone area and Inola.
City of Tulsa reports storm damage in the general area between North Peoria Avenue and North Victor Avenue from 36th Street North to 50th Street North. Crews responded to approximately 10 downed power lines, several large trees and limbs down, and damage to several homes across the affected area. The City also responded to a damaged gas meter and underground gas leak overnight.
Wagoner County Emergency Management reports damage to roofs in the area of E 91st St & S 257th E Ave. Flash flooding also occurred in the area and multiple water rescues were conducted.
**Damage assessments, debris cleanup, and power restoration efforts are ongoing. Please avoid the impacted areas unless you live or work there.
POWER OUTAGES
At the height of the storms Friday night, there were more than 15,000 power outages reported statewide.
Currently, there are approximately 400 outages remaining.
DIAL 211
For Oklahoma residents seeking non-emergency disaster or health and human service information, please contact 2-1-1. Services are available 24 hours a day by dialing 2-1-1 from your home or cellular telephone. Please only call 911 for emergencies.
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