As Tulsa faces the brunt of a harsh winter storm, the city's services are in full swing to keep streets clear and residents safe. The City of Tulsa has assured the public that all necessary departments, including Public Works and emergency responders, are actively engaged in managing the event. Plows and salt trucks continue to tackle arterial roads while city officials keep a close eye on storm developments and coordinate efforts across all fronts.
Snowfall is expected to continue, with street crews working around the clock on 12-hour shifts to ensure that main roads remain passable. According to the City of Tulsa's statement, "Crews are operating on 12-hour shifts and will continue working around the clock until road conditions improve and the winter weather event concludes." In light of the ongoing efforts, residents are reminded to give space to plows and treatment vehicles on the roads for everyone's safety.
The situation has also prompted the City of Tulsa to address an influx of online rumors regarding potential rolling blackouts. Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) has clarified that no such measures are currently planned. "PSO is not conducting any rolling outages across its service area at this time," as per the City of Tulsa official statement.
In response to the increased need for shelter due to the frigid temperatures, multiple facilities in Tulsa are providing around-the-clock haven and accepting pets, with the CREOKS Winter Shelter seeking additional volunteers to maintain operations. "A Way Home for Tulsa (AWH4T) is continuing to look for additional volunteers at the new CREOKS winter weather shelter," the City of Tulsa has announced, encouraging locals to lend a helping hand if they can.
Meanwhile, Tulsa Animal Services is enforcing city ordinances protecting pets from being left outside in the cold. Violators could face steep fines or jail time, and the agency has responded to over 80 calls since Friday. While the shelter's physical facilities might be closed due to weather, their commitment to animal safety remains clear.
For more information about public safety during this extreme weather event, residents are encouraged to visit the City of Tulsa's official website and check updates on road conditions, service impacts, and locations of open shelters and warming stations.
