City of Tulsa street crews reported to work this morning looking for any additional slick spots after crews pre-treated bridges, hills, and overpasses with brine (salt/water solution) yesterday ahead of the forecasted snow today.
Additional crews will come in at noon today and work until midnight. Any additional response will be dependent on the weather and road conditions.
Drivers are asked to slow down and keep their distance between themselves and other vehicles on the roadways.
As background, the City of Tulsa is responsible for clearing snow and ice from the Gilcrease Expressway (except for the Turnpike section), L.L. Tisdale Expressway and all arterial (main) streets. Other highway segments in Tulsa are the responsibility of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT).
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:
Crews are assigned to 36 specific routes totaling approximately 1,770 lane-miles, which is approximately the same distance as driving from Tulsa to San Francisco. Spreading and plowing routes are prioritized based on traffic counts. Once the main streets are cleared and conditions permit, selected residential streets may be treated based on traffic and steepness.
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
Warming Stations
Many organizations have setup temporary shelters in addition to the permanent stations above. For individuals interested in volunteering with this effort, visit: www.housingsolutionstulsa.org/winter-weather-information/
Tulsa Fire Department (TFD) Updates
TFD is reminding people about the dangers of carbon monoxide. Ovens and stoves should not be used as heating devices, especially appliances that utilize gas. These can create a carbon monoxide danger in your home.
If you lose power and plan to utilize a portable generator, the generator should always be operated on the exterior of your home. It is important to keep them away from windows or any other places that would facilitate the fumes entering your home.
For a more complete list of winter weather safety tips, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/weather.
City Operations
Refuse & Recycling
Though the holiday does not impact refuse and recycling pickup, the extreme weather can pose safety risks to crews in the field. Haulers will make every attempt to collect as weather permits. They will first collect refuse, and if the weather remains acceptable, they will then collect recycling. The extreme cold can make collection hazardous, as the helpers ride on the back of the trucks and their safety remains the main concern at this time.
If your refuse or recycling does not get collected, please be patient and haulers will make every attempt to collect when it is safe to do so. Please keep carts at the curb until collections occur.
If the snow or ice begins to build up, the trucks will be pulled off the roadways for safety. Additional updates will be provided as operations warrant.
Tulsa Ready App
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.
.png)
Facebook
Twitter
Mail