9:30 p.m. Update
SEVERE WEATHER IMPACTS STATE
The State Emergency Operations Center remains activated due to ongoing severe weather impacts. 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 Garfield and Kay counties due to severe weather, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding that began on Thursday. Additional counties may be added to the executive order if conditions warrant.
DAMAGE REPORTING AND ASSESSMENTS
The U.S. Small Business Administration join state and local emergency management for joint damage assessments on Tuesday, April 28 in Garfield County.
It is important for residents impacted by the storms to report damages to their home or business at damage.ok.gov. Reporting damage helps state and local officials understand the full impact of the storms and ensures the assessment teams don’t miss any damaged properties.
It also helps emergency managers better coordinate response and recovery efforts and can help connect residents with resources.
PRICE GOUGING STATUTE IN EFFECT
The Emergency Price Stabilization Act is in effect for counties included in the State of Emergency. The law, also referred to as the price gouging statute, prohibits an increase of more than 10 percent for the price of goods and services and helps protect citizens from unfair price hikes. The statute is in effect for Garfield and Kay.
MASS CARE
An American Red Cross shelter remains open at Enid Chisolm Trail Expo Center at 111 W. Purdue Ave, Enid. They continue canteen operations in support of first responders.
The Salvation Army is operating three canteens in Enid and feeding at the command center.
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief is deploying chainsaw and cleanup teams to Garfield County. Call 1-844-690-9198 or visit www.okdisasterhelp.org to request assistance.
Convoy of Hope conducted a drive-through distribution of supplies: tarps, tools, hygiene kits, contractor bags, and more. If you need immediate supplies, please go to 905 N. Oakwood in Enid.
Share and Care Releaf volunteers were in Enid today assisting with tree damage and debris. Share and Care Releaf brings together arborists and other tree professions to provide no cost tree aid.
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.
HOW TO HELP
City of Enid has set up a donation fund to support storm relief and long-term recovery. Donations are encouraged through the Cherokee Strip Community Foundation Disaster Relief Fund or the United Way of Enid and Northwest Oklahoma.
STORM REPORTS
Pittsburg County Emergency Management reports 4 homes damaged by storms in Kiowa Friday evening. Tree damage and damage to RVs is also reported. Damage assessments are ongoing.
POWER OUTAGES
Currently there are approximately 1,400 outages statewide. The majority of outages are in McCurtain County.
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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