WATCH: City Of Tulsa Officials Provide Update On Severe Storm Cleanup, Restoration

Tulsa officials provided an update at 5:30 p.m. on storm response after the severe weather overnight.

Mayor Bynum, Chief Franklin with TPD, Chief Baker with TFD and Wayne Greene with PSO all spoke and provided the latest information regarding cleanup and power restoration in the City of Tulsa.

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The Emergency Operations Center is activated to coordinate the areawide response and Mayor G.T. Bynum has issued an emergency proclamation regarding the storm event.

The City of Tulsa crews are assessing damage across the city following the severe storm that passed through Tulsa Saturday night.

Individuals are urged to stay off the roads and stay home. Crews recommended if people need to be out, do not drive over power lines and large tree debris. 

Outages and Making Reports:

Around 250 power poles/lines are down in Tulsa with more than 150,000 without power in the Tulsa metro. 

The Tulsa Police Department has activated the Incident Management Team and remains on Operation Slick Streets. 

Officers are prioritizing storm-related, injury, and emergency calls. If individuals need help, call the Tulsa Police non-emergency at (918) 596-9222. 

Please use 911 for emergencies only, including emergencies like fires resulting from downed lines. 

Streets Update:

More than 35 City of Tulsa crews are clearing Tulsa’s main streets, with others working to assess storm conditions. 

City crews ask to never go near or touch a downed power line. If you have to be driving and come across intersections where streetlights are out, please treat the intersection as a four-way-stop. 

Large Waste:

Bulky waste pickups have been suspended indefinitely as crews have been diverted to storm response. An update will be provided when pickups will resume.  

Food Safety:

Many residences are experiencing power outages and are asked to practice proper food safety measures. 

For a list of ways to safely eat food after a power outage, click here.

Cooling Stations:

The following cooling stations are open for anyone without power needing a place to cool down.  

1. Reed Park Community Center, 4233 S. Yukon Ave., from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. 
2. Lacy Park Community Center, 2134 N. Madison Pl., from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. 
3. John 3:16, 506 N. Cheyenne Ave.
4. Salvation Army, 102 N. Denver Ave. 
5. Tulsa County Social Services, 2301 Charles Page Blvd. 

Sewer Overflow Update:

Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant has experienced a loss of power, which means wastewater cannot be processed as intended, causing an overflow at 54th & Riverside.

As soon as power is restored, the overflow will subside.

Household Fire Safety Tips Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detectors:

Check your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. All of these devices have battery backups even if they are hardwired.

When experiencing power outages, it is important to check the battery backups to ensure that they are operating properly.

Tulsa Parks Update:

Tulsa Parks crews are assessing conditions at all locations.

Reed and Lacy Parks will be opened as cooling stations today from 2 p.m. till 8 p.m.

Reed Park Community Pool will be the only City of Tulsa pool open today.  

Woodward, Mohawk and Hunter parks will be closed today due to storm debris and power outages.

The Tulsa Zoo is also closed for storm debris cleanup.

People are encouraged to stay out of closed Tulsa Parks locations as storm assessments are made.

Candle Safety Facts:

1. Never leave a candle unattended. 
2. Never burn a candle on or near anything that can catch fire. Keep burning candles away from furniture, drapes, bedding, carpets, books, paper, flammable decorations, etc. 
3. Keep candles out of the reach of children and pets. Do not place lighted candles where they can be knocked over by children, pets or anyone else. 
4. Extinguish a candle if the flame becomes too high or flickers repeatedly. Let the candle cool, trim the wick, and check for unwanted drafts before re-lighting. 
5. Never use a candle as a night light or while you may fall asleep. 
6. Be very careful if using candles during a power outage. Flashlights and other battery-powered lights are safer sources of light during a power failure. Never use a candle during a power outage to look for things in a closet, or when fueling equipment – such as a lantern or kerosene heater. 

Important Numbers:

Power outage or downed lines: Online or call 833-776-6884

Gas leaks: Call 911 after evacuating the area 

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