WINTER STORM IMPACTING STATE
With an Extreme Storm Warning in effect across the state, the State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains activated. The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is in contact with emergency managers across the state and coordinating with agencies and organizations including the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, Oklahoma National Guard, Oklahoma State Department of Health, Oklahoma Corporation Commission, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, Oklahoma Forestry Services, Oklahoma Insurance Department, Grand River Dam Authority, National Weather Service, Tribal Nations, Oklahoma Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, and others.
INJURIES
According to the Oklahoma State Department of Health, 52 injuries have been reported by area hospitals Tuesday:
- 41 falls
- 11 transportation related
SHELTERS AND WARMING STATIONS
The following 17 shelters are open for overnight stays:
- Bartlesville B the Light - 219 N Virginia Ave, Bartlesville
- C3 - Cross Connection Church - 329 N Pesotum, Shawnee
- Claremore-Grace United Methodist Church - 9472 OK-20, Claremore
- Elk City First Baptist Church - 1600 W Country Club Blvd, Elk City
- Enid Hope Outreach - 815 W. Main, Enid
- Enid Salvation Army - 516 N. Independence, Enid
- First Baptist Church of Boise City - 103 Cimarron Ave, Boise City
- Grove Community Center - 104 W. 3rd, Grove
- Hands of Hope Food and Resource Center - 724 W. Main Street, Durant
- Higher Ground Church - 217 W Farrall St, Shawnee
- Jay Community Center - 429 S 9th, Jay
- Lawton Salvation Army Corps - 1306 SW E Avenue, Lawton
- Ma Ma’s Christ Van - 601 West Broadway, Seminole
- Pryor Rescue Mission - 640 W Graham, Pryor
- Pryor Impact Center of Oklahoma - 315 N. Adair, Pryor
- Stillwater Mission of Hope - 1804 S Perkins Rd, Stillwater
- Tulsa Metropolitan Area Command - 924 Hudson Ave, Tulsa
- Vinita Grand Mental Health - 405 E Excelsior, Vinita
The following 18 warming centers are open for daytime use:
- Checotah City Hall - N. Broadway, Checotah
- Clinton Cheyenne & Arapaho ERC - 2105 Dogpatch Rd, Clinton
- Coalgate First Baptist Church - 106 West Hanover, Coalgate
- Concho Cheyenne & Arapaho ERC - 200 Wolf Robe Circle, Concho
- Geary Cheyenne & Arapaho ERC - 132 E. Main, Geary
- Hammon Cheyenne & Arapaho ERC - 20415 Hwy 33, Hammon
- Hugo-Compassion of Christ Ministries - 301 W. Main, Hugo
- Kingfisher Cheyenne & Arapaho ERC - 400 W. Erwin, Kingfisher
- Mayes County Fairgrounds - 2200 NE 1st St, Pryor
- Miami Main Attractions - 116 N Main, Miami
- Okmulgee First Free Will Baptist TruLife Center - 601 S. Oklahoma, Okmulgee
- Pleasant Ridge Schoolhouse - 125 N. Commercial Ave, Temple
- Seiling Cheyenne & Arapaho ERC - 411 N. Main, Seiling
- Tahlequah First United Methodist Church - 300 W Delaware, Tahlequah
- Vinita Day Center - 131 S Wilson St, Vinita
- Watonga Cheyenne & Arapaho ERC - 257210 East Rd, Watonga
- West Siloam Assembly of God - 5524 Cedar Drive, Colcord
- Woodward Cheyenne & Arapaho ERC - 43554 CR, Woodward
Additional shelters and warming stations are open locally for people experiencing homelessness including in Tulsa and Oklahoma City:
STRANDED MOTORIST TEAMS
The Governor authorized the deployment of Oklahoma National Guard to join Stranded Motorist Recovery Teams in north and northeastern Oklahoma. The teams, operating under the direction of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, consist of approximately 10 Guardsmen each, utilizing Humvees, wreckers, and Light Medium Tactical Vehicles. The teams are based out of Vinita, Chouteau, and Perry, with a fourth team on standby.
The teams wrapped up operations Wednesday afternoon.
ROAD CONDITIONS
According to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation reports slick spots continue to be reported from I-35 east to the Arkansas state line including the Oklahoma City and Tulsa metros. However, northeastern and eastern counties are still considered very hazardous with crews continuing to treat snow packed and icy highways.
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority crews continue operations on turnpikes. Crews continue to plow and treat the Muskogee and Creek Turnpikes for slick spots and some snow packed ramps. All other turnpikes continue to improve with clearing efforts.
Drivers should continue to drive for the conditions and use caution when traveling. Isolated slick spots remain, especially on elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses. Some thawing from today's treatment operations is expected and additional isolated slick spots should be anticipated from areas of re-freeze overnight. Both ODOT and OTA crews will remain active until all highways, interstates and turnpikes are considered clear and dry.
Check current road conditions on the interactive travel map at www.okroads.org or through the free Drive Oklahoma mobile app.
DIAL 211
For Oklahoma residents seeking non-emergency disaster or health and human service information, please contact your local 2-1-1. Services are available 24 hours a day by dialing 2-1-1 from your home or cellular telephone. Please only call 9-1-1 for emergencies.
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