OKLAHOMA CITY — The State of Oklahoma continues to provide a response to an ongoing winter storm that has brought heavy snow, strong winds and prolonged, historically cold temperatures.
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The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is encouraging residents to stay home during this winter weather event. Starting on Sunday, OHP is discouraging any travel because of the dangerous conditions that will be caused by the winter storm.
OHP is partnering with the Oklahoma National Guard to have Stranded Motorist Assist Response Teams (SMART) ready to assist stranded motorists if needed. These teams will be placed strategically throughout the interstate system Sunday through Wednesday. We will have teams on I-44, I-40 and I-35.
The teams will consist of 8 to 10 national guardsmen and troopers with three to four national guard vehicles and one to two troopers. The teams will respond as a convoy to any emergencies. They will have equipment to remove vehicles from roadways but their main goal will be to rescue any stranded motorists and get them to a warm and safe location.
Statewide response to dangerous winter weather
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and last updated 2021-02-19 17:37:38-05
TULSA, Okla. â According to the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management, the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (ODEMHS) remains in contact with emergency managers, agencies and organizations across the state.
STATE OF EMERGENCY
A State of Emergency is in effect for all 77 counties. The Executive Order also temporarily suspends requirements for size and weights permits of oversized vehicles transporting materials and supplies used for emergency relief and power restoration. A second executive order in place suspends certain regulations for truck drivers transporting propane into the state.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is encouraging residents to stay home during the upcoming winter weather event. Starting on Sunday, OHP is discouraging any.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is encouraging residents to stay home during the upcoming winter weather event. Starting on Sunday, OHP officials said they are discouraging any travel because of the dangerous conditions that will be caused by the winter storm.