TULSA, Okla. — Green Country is hours away from dangerously cold temperatures and what could be record-breaking snowfall.
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9:15 a.m.
Gov. Stitt's office released details on how the state is preparing:
State Emergency Operations Center Coordination EOC is activated at Level 2 to support state response activities and any possible resource requests from local jurisdictions.
Stranded Motorist Assistance Recovery Teams: Seven teams, operating under the direction of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, consist of approximately 8 Guardsmen each, utilizing Humvees, wreckers, and Light Medium Tactical Vehicles. These teams will be based in Woodward, Weatherford, Ardmore, Vinita, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Durant.
Road Clearing, Treatment, and Maintenance:
- ODOT crews started pre-treating efforts across the state on Tuesday. Crews statewide will continue to monitor the approaching weather system. Statewide winter resources for ODOT include more than 500 multi-use trucks, including approximately 50 in Oklahoma City and 25 in Tulsa.
- Oklahoma Turnpike Authority crews began pre-treating turnpikes, bridges and overpasses Wednesday. Pre-treatment work continues today across the turnpike system. OTA has 100 trucks with plows ready, which includes 17 tow plows that plow multiple lanes at a time.
