OK Governor Stitt announces coordinated state response to severe winter weather | News [Video]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt announced how state agencies are working to respond to severe winter weather impacting the state on Thursday.

The Oklahoma National Guard (OKNG), Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS), Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA), Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) are actively mobilizing resources to protect public safety and maintain essential services as heavy snow and freezing temperatures continue to affect communities across the state, the announcement said.

“Oklahoma is prepared to tackle this winter storm head-on,” said Governor Stitt. “Our state agencies and emergency responders are working around the clock to keep our highways clear, assist stranded motorists, and protect our communities. I urge Oklahomans to stay safe by avoiding unnecessary travel and check on their neighbors as the storm passes.”

State Emergency Operations Center Coordination

According to the announcement, the State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is activated at Level 3 for increased readiness.

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