Stay safe in the heat! ⏬
💧 Drink LOTS of water
🌳 Take frequent breaks away from the sun
⏰ Limit outdoor time to early mornings/late evenings
#ReadyOK #HeatSafety
Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM)
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Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM)
@okem
We prepare for, respond to, recover from and mitigate disasters and emergencies, all while encouraging and equipping you to be #ReadyOK!
- OEM is in contact with emergency managers in areas affected by storms and flooding Saturday evening and overnight. If your home or business was damaged, don't forget to report online at damage.ok.gov! #ReportDamage #okwx
Stay weather aware, avoid flooded roads, and have multiple ways to receive weather alerts!- Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms may cause flooding through the weekend. Rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Don't drive into water or around barricades! #TurnAroundDontDrown #okwx
If you have flood or storm damage to your home or business, please report online at damage.ok.gov! Reporting helps emergency management officials understand the extent of the damages and can help connect you to resources. #ReportDamages #okwx - OEM is in Ottawa Co. today viewing flood damage heavy rains that started over the weekend. Ottawa Co. had 3"-7" of rain in three days, which caused flood damage to roads and bridges. #TurnAroundDontDrown
If your home or business flooded, be sure to report your damage online at damage.ok.gov. #okwx #ReportDamages - ⚠️ Dangerous flooding & heat are affecting Oklahoma today, June 8. A flood risk caused by the weekend's heavy rains will continue through Wed. for areas around the Illinois River in Cherokee, Adair & Delaware counties and Flint Creek in Cherokee & Delaware counties.
Flood warnings are also in effect for multiple locations, including Ottawa, Adair, Delaware, Cherokee, and Cotton counties. - Replying to @okemMeanwhile, hot temperatures and high humidity values will bring a heat index of over 100 degrees this afternoon. 🚰 Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated. 🌳 Take frequent breaks indoors or in the shade. #TurnAroundDontDrown #ReadyOK #okwx
- #WPC_MD 0349 affecting Red River into ArkLaTex, #arwx #txwx #okwx, wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/metwatch/metwa…
- Flash flooding will be possible again today, primarily in eastern OK, as heavy rains continue to move through the state. A flood watch remains in effect through this evening. Stay #WeatherAware and out of flood waters! 🌊 🚧 🚗 ↪️ #TurnAroundDontDrown #okwx
⚠️ Never drive on flooded roads or around barricades ⚠️ 6 in. of water is enough to cause you to lose control of your vehicle ⚠️ Don't walk, swim, or play in flood water ‼️ Report damages to homes or businesses online at - Weekend rain 🌧️ could bring isolated flash flooding in parts of Oklahoma. If you come across a flooded roadway, don't risk it. Water depth and road damage aren't always visible. #TurnAroundDontDrown
- Agency Update! 📢 OEM has updated our Area Coordinator boundaries to create more balanced areas of responsibility and make sure emergency managers across the state receive consistent, effective support. Read more: loom.ly/Geuid0k #OneTeam
- June is Pet Preparedness Month! 🐶🐈 When severe weather strikes, your pets depend on you to keep them safe. Start building your pet’s emergency plan today. Start with the basics: a leash, carrier, food, water, meds, & backup caregiver who knows your pet’s routine. #PetSafety
Think about: 🐾 Where your pets will go during severe weather 🐾 How you’ll transport them quickly if you need to evacuate 🐾 What supplies your pets will need for several days Also keep copies of vaccination records, microchip #, feeding info, and a recent pic of your pet. - It's almost June and temperatures are rising! Stay cool and stay safe in the heat. 🚰 Drink plenty of water 🏫 Find air-conditioned places to cool off 🚗 NEVER leave kids or pets in a closed, parked vehicle 🤝 Check on those at risk for heat related illness #HeatSafety #ReadyOK
