2024-2025 Winter Weather Updates
12/9/2024
Warming Stations Available; City Prepared for Winter Weather
Following a large response to the City of Tulsa's recent social media post about available warming stations, the City wants to further remind residents that the following facilities are open and available during the 2024-2025 winter season:
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John 3:16 Mission - 506 N. Cheyenne - Hours: Open 24/7
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The Salvation Army - 102 N. Denver Avenue - Hours: Open 24/7
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Tulsa County Emergency Shelter - 2401 Charles Page Boulevard - Hours: Open 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
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Denver Avenue Station - 319 S. Denver Ave., Tulsa, OK - Hours: Monday to Friday: 5 a.m. – 11:30 p.m., Saturday: 6:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. and Sunday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
During times of extended extreme cold temperatures, temporary shelters may be made available. Whether you are an organization interested in setting up a temporary warming station, you know of someone who needs assistance riding out the cold, or you want to learn more about warming stations in Tulsa, visit
www.cityoftulsa.org/weather. While the current forecast does not show extreme cold weather, the City of Tulsa has geared up preparations in case Tulsa receives winter weather. The Public Works Department consistently watches the weather forecasts and conditions to be ready for whenever the first winter storm comes, and for other storms that may occur this season.
After a snow or ice storm begins, the goal is to make expressways and arterial streets safe and passable as soon as possible. These resources are available to attain this goal:
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66 trucks mounted with salt spreaders
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Of the 66 trucks with spreaders, 56 have mounted snowplows.
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4 trucks, mounted with plows that have Liquid Applicator Systems for brine application when appropriate
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7 4x4 pick-up trucks equipped with snowplows
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2 motor graders for use as plows
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210 employees (including drivers and support staff)
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Approximately 8,000 tons of salt and still receiving material
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2 salt brine mixing systems with 40,000 gallons of salt brine
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1 tank with 1,400 gallons of 32% Calcium Chloride to use with brine as needed
During winter weather response, the first focus is to clear city arterial streets for emergency responders. After arterial streets are clear, the second focus then moves to residential or collector streets near hospitals, schools and areas with steep hills. The following link includes every map and route the City uses for arterial streets, collector streets, schools and steep hills:
www.cityoftulsa.org/winterpreparedness Want to receive updates on emergency weather information and create a disaster plan for your family? Download the free Tulsa Ready app, compatible with Android and iOS systems.
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