The Emergency Operations Center remains activated to coordinate the areawide response following the severe storm that passed through Tulsa early Sunday morning.
Ice Distribution Site Opens Until 8 p.m. on June 23 while supplies last
Group Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer groups looking to get involved in cleanup and storm recovery efforts in the Tulsa area will be connected with the Tulsa Area Emergency Management Agency (TAEMA). TAEMA is coordinating group volunteer activities and knows the areas with the greatest need. To get connected with TAEMA, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/weather and click "Group Volunteer Opportunities."
Individual Volunteer Opportunities
Individuals looking to get involved in cleanup and storm recovery efforts will be connected to teams working in the Tulsa area on different jobs and activities. This effort is being coordinated by the Tulsa Area Emergency Management Agency. To get connected to a team or group near you, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/weather and click "Individual Volunteer Opportunities" from the dropdown menu.
Volunteer Disaster Assistance Requests
The Tulsa Area Emergency Management Agency (TAEMA) is coordinating with volunteer organizations to provide help to Tulsa area residents who are experiencing food and medication insecurity, facing costly home repairs, and/or who cannot manage fallen trees and limbs in their yards. The program is meant to serve residents who are physically and/or financially unable to perform these activities. For those interested in applying for assistance from volunteer organizations actively working this disaster, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/weather and select “Volunteer Disaster Assistance Request” from the dropdown menu.
Weatherhead Permit Costs Waived
Weatherhead permitting costs have now been waived. Electrical contractors and homeowners can get more information about weatherheads and permitting processes at www.cityoftulsa.org/weather.
Streets Update
Most City streets have been cleared from trees and greenwaste. City crews are now using grapple trucks to clear the trees and limbs that were cut and pushed to the side. Please note, the greenwaste being collected by these trucks is not residential greenwaste, rather the greenwaste that was cut and put onto residential curbs to initially clear roadways. Tulsans need to be aware of heavy machinery in their neighborhoods. Please give crews room to do their jobs.
Additionally, multiple stoplights are either still out or are flashing red. Please treat intersections with flashing red lights or with no lights as a four-way-stop.
Residential Curbside Greenwaste Pickup
Residential curbside greenwaste pickup is expected to occur in the coming weeks. To prepare, residents should cut their green waste into 5-foot sections and neatly stack it parallel to the curb. Please note, no storm debris (shingles, lumber, household goods, etc.) should be included in your greenwaste piles. Storm debris will not be picked up. For more information on greenwaste pickup, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/weather.
Free Greenwaste Site Open for Residential Customers
The City of Tulsa Mulch Site is closed, but an additional location at E. Latimer St. & N. 89th E. Ave. (map) has been made available for residential customers. The location is open daily from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Please note, no storm debris (shingles, lumber, household goods, etc.) should be included in your greenwaste drop-offs. For more information on greenwaste drop-off, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/weather.
Refuse & Recycling
Trash and recycling pickup will operate. All trash should be placed in bags in your gray trash cart, and only loose recyclables should be placed in the blue recycle cart. If your carts are not picked up due to inaccessibility, please be patient and leave them at the curb.
Residents with extra trash because of things like spoiled food are allowed to place up to 15 bags (with stickers that can be obtained at City Hall or at your nearest QT) next to their gray trash bin. If you have greenwaste at the curb and also have extra bags, please make sure they are separated as greenwaste will not be hauled off with trash or other storm debris.
Illegal Dumping
There are reports of people dumping their greenwaste in places like parks, on the sides of the road, and even in school parking lots. This should not occur. Illegal dumping carries a fine of up to $500 and up to 30 days in jail. If you suspect illegal dumping, call 311 during business hours or send an email to tulsa311@cityoftulsa.org.
Multiple Cooling Stations, Shelters Open
Multiple cooling stations and shelters are open across the Tulsa metro for anyone without power needing a place to cool down or charge their phones and/or medical devices. A running list can be found on the front page of the City’s website, www.cityoftulsa.org.
WIN Emergency Repair Applications Available
The City’s Working in Neighborhoods department (WIN) is providing grants of up to $5,000 to assist homeowners with emergency housing repairs, such as weatherhead repairs. More information can be found at www.cityoftulsa.org/WINhousing.
Important Numbers
Power Outages and Downed Lines
PSO customers can check power outages online and restoration estimates online at https://www.psoklahoma.com/OutageMap. If you reported your PSO outage online, you can get status alerts on your outage. Currently, about 30,000 PSO customers are without power in the metro.
Estimated restoration times will be continuously updated as restoration proceeds. Please visit https://www.psoklahoma.com/alerts to ensure you are receiving updates for your address.
Scams, Heat & Food Safety
For more information about avoiding scams during times of natural disaster, in addition to heat and food safety, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/weather. In regard to food security, people can request replacement of food purchased with SNAP benefits that were destroyed related to a household misfortune, including weather events. The request must be completed within 10 calendar days of the loss via this online form.
Fire Safety & Open Burning
There is an increasing number of calls about citizens burning storm debris within the city limits of Tulsa. It is illegal to do so. The fire marshal will be issuing tickets to individuals that choose to ignore the city statute. Learn more about fire safety tips at www.cityoftulsa.org/weather.
211 Eastern Oklahoma
For questions and help with food, rent, utilities and more, residents can call 211.
Tulsa Transit
Tulsa Transit bus routes are running as normal, with routes that coincide with cooling stations. For the most up to date information, visit https://www.tulsatransit.org/ or follow Tulsa Transit on Facebook or Twitter, @TulsaTransit.
Bulky Waste and WIN Dumpster Program
Bulky waste pickups and the WIN Dumpster Program have been suspended as crews have been diverted to storm response. An update will be provided of when pickups will resume.
City Services Updates
Tulsa Animal Welfare
The Tulsa Animal Welfare is open during regular business hours this week. If you do not have power, make sure your animals have plenty of water and shade.
Tulsa Municipal Court
Tulsa Municipal Court is open this week. No failure to appear warrants were issued for anyone who did not appear in court June 20.
For those who did not appear on June 20, their cases will be passed as follows:
Tulsa County Updates
For the most up to date information on Tulsa County operations and closures, visit www.tulsacounty.org. Follow Tulsa County on Facebook, @TulsaCounty.
Updated Information
Follow the City of Tulsa on Facebook, @CityofTulsa and on Twitter, @cityoftulsagov for updates.
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