The Southwest Oklahoma Chapter announced this afternoon that the the
2nd annual Slug Fest Co-ed Softball Tournamnet has been canceled.
According to Rosalyn Hall, Executive Director, there were only three teams
that had signed up and paid their entry fee prior to the deadline this afternoon.
John Valenzuela, Disaster Servies Director, and tournament coordinator said
they need at least 5 or 6 teams to sign up to make the tournament feasible.
With the shortfall of teams to sign up, Chapter officials decided to cancel the event
at approximately 4 o'clock this afternoon.
Rosalyn Hall said they may try to reschedule the tournament later in the year,
and said that most people in the Chapters Service Area (Greer, Harmon,
Jackson, and Kiowa Counties) were extremely busy this week with back to
schools activities across the Chapters service area
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Monday, August 10, 2009
H1N1 "Swine" Flu update
The title above will link you to the government website.
With the approach of the fall season, and schools starting, there is a renewed concern for an outbreak of the H1N1 (Swine) flu virus.
General precautions is good hygeine practices. Wash hands often with soap and water. Cough into your elbow. Other precautions are listed at www.flu.gov or just click on the title above.
If you have flu symptoms....STAY AT HOME. You should not return to work or school until 24 hours after fever has broken.
Remember to wash those hands, and wash often.
With the approach of the fall season, and schools starting, there is a renewed concern for an outbreak of the H1N1 (Swine) flu virus.
General precautions is good hygeine practices. Wash hands often with soap and water. Cough into your elbow. Other precautions are listed at www.flu.gov or just click on the title above.
If you have flu symptoms....STAY AT HOME. You should not return to work or school until 24 hours after fever has broken.
Remember to wash those hands, and wash often.
School starts this week
Schools around Southwest Oklahoma start this week. Kids will be walking and riding bicycles to get to and from schools.
Please remember to watch for kids as they make their way to and from school. Please use extra precautions as you drive.
If you notice anything unusual in the area, or witness womething that is unsafe, please contact the local Police Dept or School Officials.
Please remember to watch for kids as they make their way to and from school. Please use extra precautions as you drive.
If you notice anything unusual in the area, or witness womething that is unsafe, please contact the local Police Dept or School Officials.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Severe Weather Possible
Click on article title to see NWS webpage.
Severe weather is once again possible in Southwestern Oklahoma.
The slow moving storm system is headed this way and we could see
rain beginning Thursday.
Severe Weather could begin Thursday afternoon. The big severe
weathre day looks to be Friday.
Please monitor the weather very closely the next two or three days.
It pays to be weather wize, get a kit, and have a plan.
You can get current data from NWS by clicking on the link above, or at
these links below.
www.altusem.us
www.twitter.com/altusem
Severe weather is once again possible in Southwestern Oklahoma.
The slow moving storm system is headed this way and we could see
rain beginning Thursday.
Severe Weather could begin Thursday afternoon. The big severe
weathre day looks to be Friday.
Please monitor the weather very closely the next two or three days.
It pays to be weather wize, get a kit, and have a plan.
You can get current data from NWS by clicking on the link above, or at
these links below.
www.altusem.us
www.twitter.com/altusem
Friday, April 10, 2009
Fires Out ???
Most of the fires across central Oklahoma were extinguished today. But not after
doing several millions of dollars in damage.
At least 100 homes and business were destroyed in the outbreak of wildfires
across central parts of the state.
Fires continue to burn in South Central Oklahoma in the Carter County area.
Red Cross Chapters as well as our VOAD partners continue to operate
shelters in several areas including Duncan, Midwest City, and Nicoma Park.
Much needed rain is in the forecast for late Saturday night and Sunday. This too
comes with a price. Along with the forecast of rain, it appears there will be a risk of
severe weather across the southern 1/3 of Oklahoma.
This will include all counties in the Chapter Service area. People
are asked to monitor local media, Weatehr Radio, and any other means
of keeping track of the weather this week-end.
A good way to do this is to keep up with the Altus Emergency Management
on their blog at www.altusem.us or follow them on twitter at
www.twitter.com/altusem
doing several millions of dollars in damage.
At least 100 homes and business were destroyed in the outbreak of wildfires
across central parts of the state.
Fires continue to burn in South Central Oklahoma in the Carter County area.
Red Cross Chapters as well as our VOAD partners continue to operate
shelters in several areas including Duncan, Midwest City, and Nicoma Park.
Much needed rain is in the forecast for late Saturday night and Sunday. This too
comes with a price. Along with the forecast of rain, it appears there will be a risk of
severe weather across the southern 1/3 of Oklahoma.
This will include all counties in the Chapter Service area. People
are asked to monitor local media, Weatehr Radio, and any other means
of keeping track of the weather this week-end.
A good way to do this is to keep up with the Altus Emergency Management
on their blog at www.altusem.us or follow them on twitter at
www.twitter.com/altusem
Central Oklahoma Wildfires
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has
approved a Fire Management Grant for the Oklahoma Wildfires
that occurred yesterday.
FMAG Disaster number 2808 was approved under the name
Oklahoma Midwest Choctaw Fire.
This will allow local officials to be re-imbursed for approved
expenses they incurred while responding to or fighting the
wildfires.
It is very important that accurate records be kept when responing to
emergency or disaster situations in case a Federal Disaster Declaration
in approved. By doing so, you are documenting your expenses, and may
qualify for re-imbursement. Without the documentation, you guarantee
that you will not receive re-imbursement.
For more information about disaster relief, contact the local chapter
at 482-5303 or www.swoarc.org or contact Altus Emergency Management
at 482-8336. You can also follow them on twitter at www.twitter.com/altusem
or view their blog at www.altusem.us
approved a Fire Management Grant for the Oklahoma Wildfires
that occurred yesterday.
FMAG Disaster number 2808 was approved under the name
Oklahoma Midwest Choctaw Fire.
This will allow local officials to be re-imbursed for approved
expenses they incurred while responding to or fighting the
wildfires.
It is very important that accurate records be kept when responing to
emergency or disaster situations in case a Federal Disaster Declaration
in approved. By doing so, you are documenting your expenses, and may
qualify for re-imbursement. Without the documentation, you guarantee
that you will not receive re-imbursement.
For more information about disaster relief, contact the local chapter
at 482-5303 or www.swoarc.org or contact Altus Emergency Management
at 482-8336. You can also follow them on twitter at www.twitter.com/altusem
or view their blog at www.altusem.us
SWOARC on Stand-by
SWOARC is on standby to assist other chapters in Central Oklahoma
with response to the wildfires that occurred yesterday (Thurs 4/9/09).
Fires destroyed many acres of grassland, homes, outbuildings, vehicles,
and anything else in the its path.
Just east of the Dryline in far Eastern Oklahoma, a few tornado's were
experienced. I have not seen or heard any damage reports from the
tornado's in Oklahoma as of yet. I have seen and heard a little from
Mena Arkansas.
News Media is reporting this morning at 7:30 that all fires are out.
Many people in the Midwest City and Chotaw area lost homes.
Several structures we damaged or lost in Stephens Co as well.
Southwest Oklahoma Chapter remains on standby to assist should the
need arise.
For more information, call John at the chapter office 482-5303.
To help those affected by the wildfires, Red Cross needs your help. Make a
donation to the local disaster relief fund at http://www.swoarc.org/helpnow/index.htm
with response to the wildfires that occurred yesterday (Thurs 4/9/09).
Fires destroyed many acres of grassland, homes, outbuildings, vehicles,
and anything else in the its path.
Just east of the Dryline in far Eastern Oklahoma, a few tornado's were
experienced. I have not seen or heard any damage reports from the
tornado's in Oklahoma as of yet. I have seen and heard a little from
Mena Arkansas.
News Media is reporting this morning at 7:30 that all fires are out.
Many people in the Midwest City and Chotaw area lost homes.
Several structures we damaged or lost in Stephens Co as well.
Southwest Oklahoma Chapter remains on standby to assist should the
need arise.
For more information, call John at the chapter office 482-5303.
To help those affected by the wildfires, Red Cross needs your help. Make a
donation to the local disaster relief fund at http://www.swoarc.org/helpnow/index.htm
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