🚗Keep a car kit ready with jumper cables, a flashlight, tools, water, snacks, a blanket, first-aid supplies, and a phone charger. Trouble on the road can still be an emergency, and being prepared can make the situation easier to manage. #PreparednessMonth#Preptember#ReadyOK
ALT Keep a Car Kit Ready. Trouble on the road is still an emergency. A cartoon image of a family loading a car with emergency supplies. #Preptember. Logo, Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management.
ALT Know your risks: Oklahoma can experience multiple disasters in one day; it’s the wise person who is prepared for all of them. Image of cartoon snowflakes, tornado, storm cloud with lightning, and a cloud covering the sun. National Preparedness Month, #Preptember. Logo, Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management.
Elevated fire danger continues Wednesday across west central, southwest, and central Oklahoma as a result of the very dry vegetation, ongoing heat wave, and worsening drought conditions.
Postpone outdoor burning and any other activities that could spark a fire. #okfire#ReadyOK
ALT Elevated wildfire risk Wednesday. Avoid outdoor burning.
An elevated fire risk continues today due to hot, dry, and windy conditions. Be weather aware and obey burn bans!
If an Evacuation Order is issued, follow instructions provided by local officials and evacuate using recommended routes.
#okfire#ReadyOK#WildfireSafety
ALT If an Evacuation Order is Issued:
✅ Follow instructions provided by local officials.
✅ Evacuate using recommended routes when possible.
✅ Evacuate quickly & in an orderly manner.
🚫 Never drive into heavy smoke.
🚫 Do not return to the area until you are told it's safe to do so.
🧰 Build or refresh your emergency kit!
Stock up on water, non-perishable food, flashlights, batteries, first-aid supplies, chargers & medications. Check expiration dates and fill any gaps. A little prep now can make a difference later! Learn more: loom.ly/K-Afhyw
ALT Build your emergency kit. Your kit is your safety net, so stock it with water, non-perishable food, a flashlight, extra batteries, a first-aid kit, phone chargers, and any medications your family may need. Image of a kitchen table with emergency supplies. National Preparedness Month, #Preptember. Logo, Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management.
Check Your Alerts 📲🔔✅
Emergency alerts only work if they’re on. Take 1 minute to check your phone’s settings & make sure your family gets them. Pair with a NOAA Weather Radio.
Learn more: loom.ly/jUjo_sM#PreparednessMonth#Preptember#ReadyOK
ALT Sign Up for Alerts! Get Weather Warnings, Get Evacuation Notices, Get Safety Instructions, and Pair with Backup Radio. When seconds count, be prepared. National Preparedness Month, #Preptember. Logo, Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management.
ALT It's Preptember! September in Oklahoma is the ideal time to plan, evaluate, and prepare for any emergency. Image of cartoon emergency supplies, a storm cloud with lightning, a pet with an emergency kit, emergency cash, a car kit, emergency alerts, and important documents. National Preparedness Month. Logo, Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management.
Elevated fire weather conditions are expected today and tomorrow across portions of western Oklahoma due to high winds, low humidity and high temperatures. Avoid outdoor burning and any activities that could spark a fire! #ReadyOK#okfire
ALT Elevated wildfire risk this weekend. Avoid outdoor burning.
Thank you to all the emergency personnel working this week in 100+ degree heat to fight fires, support evacuees, or other response and recovery activities. You always answer the call to keep Oklahomans safe, and we cannot say THANK YOU enough!
#ReadyOK#OKFIRE#THANKYOU
ALT THANK YOU
Oklahoma Volunteer Firefighters, Paid Firefighters, OK Forestry Crews, Emergency Managers, Volunteers, and others responding to fires this week in excessive heat.
WE APPRECIATE YOU
Another day of dangerously high temperatures and fire risk in Oklahoma ⚠️🔥🌡️
As you're out and about today, be extra careful with any activities that could spark a fire, stay hydrated, and take frequent breaks indoors or in the shade.
ALT Fire risk and heat
Saturday, August 15
Wildfire Risk: elevated fire weather conditions in NW and W. Oklahoma
Heat Advisory: Dangerous heat continues with heat index values up to 110 degrees expected
If you need a cool place to go, find a cooling center near you by dialing 2-1-1 or checking with your local library, city, or county.
OG&E offers the following list of cooling zones: loom.ly/XK0CX2A
Increased wildfire risk continues across Oklahoma due to dry, warm conditions and gusty wind. A Red Flag Warning will be in effect for NW Oklahoma, but with the high heat and increasing drought, a fires are possible anywhere.
Avoid any activities that may cause a spark! #okfire
ALT Elevated Wildfire Risk - Next 7 Days. State EOC is Activated.
August is National Emergency Management Month!
Emergency Managers don't fight fires, make arrests, or treat injuries, but they do provide valuable support before, during, and after emergencies and disasters.
#EMAwarenessMonth#ThankAnEM
ALT This August, Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management is celebrating Emergency Management Awareness Month.
Emergency Managers are there to connect the dots, coordinating resources, information, assistance requests, and more. This August, for Emergency Management Awareness Month, follow along with us for some of the activities we do year around to keep Oklahoma #ReadyOK
Extreme heat can be especially dangerous for older adults, young children, people with chronic health conditions, or anyone without access to air conditioning. Take a few minutes to check on family, friends, or neighbors during periods of extreme heat.
#ReadyOK#HeatSafety#OKWX
A simple phone call, text, or visit can make sure they're staying cool, drinking enough water 💧, and doing okay.
Sometimes the best emergency preparedness starts with checking on one another!