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SEVERE WEATHER IMPACTING STATE
The State Emergency Operations Center remains activated due to ongoing severe weather and flooding 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
A State of Emergency remains in effect for Beaver, Canadian, Cherokee, Creek, Grady, Hughes, Kay, McIntosh, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, Ottawa, and Tulsa counties due to dangerous flooding and severe weather beginning Saturday, June 6. Additional counties may be added to the executive order if conditions warrant.
DAMAGE REPORTING
Emergency management officials continue to ask 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 Beaver, Canadian, Cherokee, Creek, Grady, Hughes, Kay, McIntosh, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, Ottawa, and Tulsa counties.
MASS CARE
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief is available on request for chainsaw and cleanup teams. Call 1-844-690-9198 or visit www.okdisasterhelp.org to request assistance.
American Red Cross has assisted multiple families displaced by storms or flooding this week.
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.
STATE ASSISTANCE
Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality provided support to local jurisdictions with water impacts caused by recent weather, including the following:
- Pushmataha RWD #3 water plant and south water tower were struck by lightning causing electrical problems earlier today. They also had lightning blow up an 8-inch water line which caused them to replace 300 feet of pipe to repair the system. DEQ has issued a precautionary boil advisory due to no water pressure for this facility.
- Tishomingo Water Plant’s intake piping was damaged. Water has been restored by using a new emergency water line.
Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management staff assisted with damage assessments and technical assistance today in Creek County.
LOCAL REPORTS - WEDNESDAY
Creek County Emergency Management reported Tulsa Fire Department assisted with water rescues West of Mounds. Approximately six homes were affected by high water. Flood damage is also reported in Oilton.
Mayes County Emergency Management reported an increase in road flooding.
Okmulgee County Emergency Management reports significant road damage from flooding has occurred in the county.
City of Tulsa reported a water rescue occurred on East Skelly Drive earlier today.
LOCAL REPORTS – TUESDAY
Atoka County Emergency Management reported flooding that required several water rescues. Some roads have been washed out and damaged.
The City of Blanchard Emergency Management reported multiple trees were downed across the city from storms on Tuesday. Approximately five vehicles and three homes were damaged. Blanchard High School football weight room sustained roof damage.
Choctaw County Emergency Management reported widespread wind damage, flooding, and power outages. Emergency responders received reports of a stranded motorist whose vehicle became entangled in downed trees and power lines, a family of three trapped in a camper at an RV park after a tree fell across the structure. All occupants were confirmed safe.
City of Fairview Emergency Management reports wind damage to two businesses and one home.
McCurtain County Emergency Management reported multiple water rescues were conducted by the Idabel Fire Department, widespread road closures, flooding in several neighborhoods, and a washout occurred beneath a railroad track. One home sustained damage from a fallen tree. Officials estimated that approximately 100 to 125 homes sustained water damage. Several businesses also reported flooding.
City of Moore reported storm damage including powerlines down and minor roof damage to a local church.
Murray County Emergency Management reported roadway damage and impassable roads due to flooding. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) maintenance facility north of Davis flooded, preventing access to much of the facility's equipment and barricades. City of Davis reported multiple water rescues and motorist assists. Flooding occurred at Turner Falls and several city and county streets.
Pontotoc County Emergency Management reported roads have reopened after heavy rain and flooding Tuesday. Crews completed one water rescue.
POWER OUTAGES
Currently there are approximately 886 outages statewide. The majority of outages are in Choctaw 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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