TULSA, Okla. — Multiple organizations across Green Country are preparing for dangerous winter weather as a Winter Storm Warning is issued. Hazardous conditions are expected to begin on Friday afternoon.
This is an ongoing article and will be updated as more information comes in.
Roads & OHP
Tulsa County Highway District crews started treating roads and bridges. Crews are pretreating priority areas throughout Friday and monitoring throughout the weekend and into next week. You can view Tulsa County's priority roads online.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol will partner with the Oklahoma National Guard to deploy SMART teams in seven areas: Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Durant, Woodward, Weatherford, Ardmore, and Vinita. These teams will help stranded people on the highways.
Schools
Tulsa Public Schools will make an announcement regarding school closures no later than 5 a.m. on the impacted day. No decisions for tomorrow, January 23, have been announced.
Bixby Public Schools have yet to announce a decision, but if a closure is needed, tomorrow, January 23, will be a distance learning day.
You can see a list of school closures on our website.
Homeless Shelters & Warming Stations
The Salvation Army Center of Hope will expand its shelter capacity ahead of Friday's weather. The expansion includes nearly 300 beds, and the shelter will offer food, warm clothing, and transportation to those in need. The Center of Hope is located at 102 N. Denver.
Other emergency shelters in Tulsa include:
- Tulsa Day Center - 415 W. Archer Street
- John 3:16 Mission - 506 N. Cheyenne Avenue
- Youth Services of Tulsa - 311 S. Madison Avenue
- BeHeard X Creoks Winter Shelter - 7216 E. Admiral Place
There will be two warming stations open in Claremore:
- Grace United Methodist Church
- Opening Friday at noon - will continue through Monday based on community need
- Food, showers, and sleeping items will be provided
- 472 E. Highway 20, Claremore
- St. Paul's Episcopal Church
- Opening Friday at noon - closing Monday at 2 p.m.
- Sleeping bags, blankets, and meals provided
- 1310 N. Sioux Avenue, Claremore
Health Precautions
If you have to go outside EMSA officials urge everyone to take precautions:
- Multiple layers of clothing
- A heavy winter coat
- A hat that protects the ears and head
- Gloves
- Warm boots or shoes with proper traction
Also, be alert for signs of winter health dangers:
Signs of Hypothermia:
- Slurred speech
- Shallow breathing
- Weak pulse
- Lack of coordination
- Drowsiness
- Confusion
Signs of frostbite
- Cold skin
- A prickling sensation
- Numbness
- Skin that appears discolored or looks different than normal
- Hard or waxy-looking skin
- Muscle stiffness
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