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A new article in the Tulsa World shows 12 more counties have been added to the original 9 counties under a quarantine due to Fire Ants.
The quarantine includes soil, plants with soil attached, grass sod, used soil moving equipment, hay and straw.
Jackson, Tilman, and Comanche counties are included in the quarantine in this area.
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Preparing for a House Fire
Click on article name to go to the Red Cross Web Site for more info.
Make Your Home "Fire Safe"
Smoke alarms save lives. Install a smoke alarm outside each sleeping area and on each additional level of your home.
If people sleep with doors closed, install smoke alarms inside sleeping areas, too.
Use the test button to check each smoke alarm once a month. When necessary, replace batteries immediately. Replace all batteries once a year.
Vacuum away cobwebs and dust from your smoke alarms monthly.
Smoke alarms become less sensitive over time. Replace your smoke alarms every ten years.
Consider having one or more working fire extinguishers in your home. Get training from the fire department in how to use them.
Consider installing an automatic fire sprinkler system in your home.
Plan Your Escape Routes
Determine at least two ways to escape from every room of your home.
Consider escape ladders for sleeping areas on the second or third floor. Learn how to use them and store them near the window.
Select a location outside your home where everyone would meet after escaping.
Practice your escape plan at least twice a year.
Escape Safely
Once you are out, stay out! Call the fire department from a neighbor's home.
If you see smoke or fire in your first escape route, use your second way out. If you must exit through smoke, crawl low under the smoke to your exit.
If you are escaping through a closed door, feel the door before opening it. If it is warm, use your second way out.
If smoke, heat, or flames block your exit routes, stay in the room with the door closed. Signal for help using a bright-colored cloth at the window. If there is a telephone in the room, call the fire department and tell them where you are.
Contact your Local Red Cross Chapter for more information on home fire prevention and safety.
www.swoarc.org 482-5303 905 N. Willard, Altus, OK 73521
Make Your Home "Fire Safe"
Smoke alarms save lives. Install a smoke alarm outside each sleeping area and on each additional level of your home.
If people sleep with doors closed, install smoke alarms inside sleeping areas, too.
Use the test button to check each smoke alarm once a month. When necessary, replace batteries immediately. Replace all batteries once a year.
Vacuum away cobwebs and dust from your smoke alarms monthly.
Smoke alarms become less sensitive over time. Replace your smoke alarms every ten years.
Consider having one or more working fire extinguishers in your home. Get training from the fire department in how to use them.
Consider installing an automatic fire sprinkler system in your home.
Plan Your Escape Routes
Determine at least two ways to escape from every room of your home.
Consider escape ladders for sleeping areas on the second or third floor. Learn how to use them and store them near the window.
Select a location outside your home where everyone would meet after escaping.
Practice your escape plan at least twice a year.
Escape Safely
Once you are out, stay out! Call the fire department from a neighbor's home.
If you see smoke or fire in your first escape route, use your second way out. If you must exit through smoke, crawl low under the smoke to your exit.
If you are escaping through a closed door, feel the door before opening it. If it is warm, use your second way out.
If smoke, heat, or flames block your exit routes, stay in the room with the door closed. Signal for help using a bright-colored cloth at the window. If there is a telephone in the room, call the fire department and tell them where you are.
Contact your Local Red Cross Chapter for more information on home fire prevention and safety.
www.swoarc.org 482-5303 905 N. Willard, Altus, OK 73521
Friday, March 27, 2009
Plan and Prepare
Winter Weather is not done with us yet. Blizzard type conditions are being expierenced
in the Panhandles of Oklahoma and Texas, and Southeast Colorado, and Eastern
New Mexico.
ARE YOU READY ???
Make a plan, get a kit, be prepared.
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, it is each
persons responsibility to plan for local emergencies and disasters.
Make a plan.... There are several websites, brochures, and books available to help
a person or family prepare a plan.
Get a Kit........ There are several websites, brochures, and books available to help
a person or family prepare and aquire items for a 72 hour kit.
The kit should contain items needed for each person in the
household to survive 72 hours without assistance.
Be Prepared..... Listen to the local media and follow the advise and requests of
Local Officials.
In Altus, follow Altus EM of twitter at www.twitter.com/altusem
or their blog at www.altusem.us for up to date information.
For more information about Winter Storms go to www.swoarc.org or call the Chapter
Office at 482-5303, or come by the Office at 905 N. Willard, Altus, OK.
in the Panhandles of Oklahoma and Texas, and Southeast Colorado, and Eastern
New Mexico.
ARE YOU READY ???
Make a plan, get a kit, be prepared.
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, it is each
persons responsibility to plan for local emergencies and disasters.
Make a plan.... There are several websites, brochures, and books available to help
a person or family prepare a plan.
Get a Kit........ There are several websites, brochures, and books available to help
a person or family prepare and aquire items for a 72 hour kit.
The kit should contain items needed for each person in the
household to survive 72 hours without assistance.
Be Prepared..... Listen to the local media and follow the advise and requests of
Local Officials.
In Altus, follow Altus EM of twitter at www.twitter.com/altusem
or their blog at www.altusem.us for up to date information.
For more information about Winter Storms go to www.swoarc.org or call the Chapter
Office at 482-5303, or come by the Office at 905 N. Willard, Altus, OK.
Storm Reports
At 8:30 the News Media was reporting that power had been restored
to the town of Buffalo.
Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports that roads conditions are getting
worse in Northwest Oklahoma. Several accidents have been reported,
some with injuries.
Travel is discouraged in NW Oklahoma.
For Southwest Oklahoma, please use caution and do your traveling
as early as possible today before the snow starts.
Review your plan, Check your kit, be prepared. Stay weather aware
today by listening to the local media, check the Altus Emergency management
blog often at www.altusem.us
to the town of Buffalo.
Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports that roads conditions are getting
worse in Northwest Oklahoma. Several accidents have been reported,
some with injuries.
Travel is discouraged in NW Oklahoma.
For Southwest Oklahoma, please use caution and do your traveling
as early as possible today before the snow starts.
Review your plan, Check your kit, be prepared. Stay weather aware
today by listening to the local media, check the Altus Emergency management
blog often at www.altusem.us
OEM SIT UP 1
Situation Update 1
March 27, 2009 – 7:30 a.m.
CONTACT: Michelann Ooten, Public Information Officer
Office 405-521-2481; Mobile 405-205-1879
WINTER STORM IMPACTING STATE
Due to the severe winter weather, the State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is at Level Two activation, which involves extended operating hours for key personnel. The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is in contact with emergency managers in the affected areas.
WEATHER CONDITIONS
The National Weather Service has posted a Blizzard Warning for all of the Oklahoma panhandle and much of the northwest. Snow accumulations of 10-15 inches are likely with sustained winds of 40 mph, gusting to 50 mph. A Winter Storm Warning continues for southwest, west-central, central, and north-central Oklahoma. Snow accumulations of 8-12 inches are likely with sustained winds of 25 mph, gusting to 35 mph. Southern areas of the warning may receive 4-6 inches of snow. A Winter Storm Watch continues for northeast Oklahoma, where snow accumulations of 4-6 inches are expected.
ROAD CONDITIONS
Roadways in Cimarron and Texas counties are slick and hazardous. Roadways in Beaver, Harper, Ellis and Woodward are slick in spots and deteriorating steadily.
I-40 is closed from the Texas-New Mexico border to Tucumcari, N.M. due to a hazardous materials incident. Two trucks are blocking I-40.
To check CURRENT ROAD CONDITIONS call the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety's ROAD CONDITIONS HOTLINE 888-425-2385. For out-of-state road conditions: Texas 800-452-9292 and New Mexico (800) 432-4269
RESOURCE COORDINATION
OEM is working with FEMA to secure delivery of industrial size generators that would be used for shelters and to provide power to water treatment facilities in the event of electric service disruptions. This will add to state generators pre-staged in the panhandle.
LOCAL REPORTS
Guymon/Texas County Emergency Management reports about 3 inches of snow on the ground with more coming down. Additionally, four fire departments are providing mutual aid on a fire in Hooker.
Harper County Emergency Management reports the Town of Buffalo (pop. 1,200) is without power.
Follow Oklahoma Emergency Management on twitter at
http://www.twitter.com/okem
March 27, 2009 – 7:30 a.m.
CONTACT: Michelann Ooten, Public Information Officer
Office 405-521-2481; Mobile 405-205-1879
WINTER STORM IMPACTING STATE
Due to the severe winter weather, the State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is at Level Two activation, which involves extended operating hours for key personnel. The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is in contact with emergency managers in the affected areas.
WEATHER CONDITIONS
The National Weather Service has posted a Blizzard Warning for all of the Oklahoma panhandle and much of the northwest. Snow accumulations of 10-15 inches are likely with sustained winds of 40 mph, gusting to 50 mph. A Winter Storm Warning continues for southwest, west-central, central, and north-central Oklahoma. Snow accumulations of 8-12 inches are likely with sustained winds of 25 mph, gusting to 35 mph. Southern areas of the warning may receive 4-6 inches of snow. A Winter Storm Watch continues for northeast Oklahoma, where snow accumulations of 4-6 inches are expected.
ROAD CONDITIONS
Roadways in Cimarron and Texas counties are slick and hazardous. Roadways in Beaver, Harper, Ellis and Woodward are slick in spots and deteriorating steadily.
I-40 is closed from the Texas-New Mexico border to Tucumcari, N.M. due to a hazardous materials incident. Two trucks are blocking I-40.
To check CURRENT ROAD CONDITIONS call the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety's ROAD CONDITIONS HOTLINE 888-425-2385. For out-of-state road conditions: Texas 800-452-9292 and New Mexico (800) 432-4269
RESOURCE COORDINATION
OEM is working with FEMA to secure delivery of industrial size generators that would be used for shelters and to provide power to water treatment facilities in the event of electric service disruptions. This will add to state generators pre-staged in the panhandle.
LOCAL REPORTS
Guymon/Texas County Emergency Management reports about 3 inches of snow on the ground with more coming down. Additionally, four fire departments are providing mutual aid on a fire in Hooker.
Harper County Emergency Management reports the Town of Buffalo (pop. 1,200) is without power.
Follow Oklahoma Emergency Management on twitter at
http://www.twitter.com/okem
Storm Reports
I have heard from the News Media this morning that areas around
Woodward already have 1 foot of snow on the ground.
Power outages are also being reported in Harper County.
The towns of Buffalo and Laverne are without power.
At 7:15 AM the Emergency Manager advised they are waiting on
the Electric Company to assess the the situation and give them
a estimated time to have power retored before making
a decission to open shelters.
Woodward already have 1 foot of snow on the ground.
Power outages are also being reported in Harper County.
The towns of Buffalo and Laverne are without power.
At 7:15 AM the Emergency Manager advised they are waiting on
the Electric Company to assess the the situation and give them
a estimated time to have power retored before making
a decission to open shelters.
Winter Storm Warning
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Kingfisher-Washita-Caddo-Canadian-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson
441 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2009
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Winter Storm Warning
for Heavy Snow...which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM CDT Saturday.
Snow is forecast to begin falling over Southwest Oklahoma by late morning and
spread eastward into protions of Central Oklahoma this afternoon. The snow
may be heavy at times with the possibility of Thundersnow. Snow will continue
to fall Friday night into early Saturday before ending. Total snow accumulations
greater than 4 inches are expected.
A Winter Storm Warning means that significant amounts of snow are expected or
occurring. Strong winds are also possible. This will make travel very hazardous
or impossible.
Kingfisher-Washita-Caddo-Canadian-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson
441 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2009
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Winter Storm Warning
for Heavy Snow...which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM CDT Saturday.
Snow is forecast to begin falling over Southwest Oklahoma by late morning and
spread eastward into protions of Central Oklahoma this afternoon. The snow
may be heavy at times with the possibility of Thundersnow. Snow will continue
to fall Friday night into early Saturday before ending. Total snow accumulations
greater than 4 inches are expected.
A Winter Storm Warning means that significant amounts of snow are expected or
occurring. Strong winds are also possible. This will make travel very hazardous
or impossible.
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