Oklahoma City officials issued an urgent warning Tuesday night after downed power lines were reported near SW 33rd and Meridian, telling drivers to steer clear of the area and not to drive over any wires in the road. Emergency crews were called to the scene, which remains potentially dangerous until utility workers can secure the lines. Residents and motorists were told to treat the area as an electrical hazard and to report any immediate dangers to emergency services.
City Alert and Immediate Instructions
The City of Oklahoma City posted the advisory on X at about 8:56 p.m. Tuesday, warning motorists to avoid the stretch near SW 33rd and S Meridian Avenue and not to drive over any downed wires; the post also listed the city's water emergency line as (405) 297-3334 and reminded residents to call 911 for emergencies, according to City of OKC. Crews were on their way to assess the damage, and officials urged the public to stay back while workers move in to make the scene safe.
How to Stay Safe Around Downed Lines
Safety experts stress that any fallen wire should be treated as energized and dangerous. Stay at least 30–35 feet away, avoid touching the line or anything it is in contact with, and do not drive over wires in the roadway. Call 911 immediately and then contact your electric utility so trained crews can respond, as recommended by the Electrical Safety Foundation International. If a wire falls onto a vehicle, stay inside until help arrives or, if you have to get out because of fire, jump clear without touching the vehicle and the ground at the same time and shuffle away with your feet together, Electrical Safety Foundation International advises.
Utility Response and Local Storm Context
Oklahoma Gas & Electric directs customers to its outage center for reporting issues and checking on restoration progress; the site lists outage phone numbers and provides an interactive map so customers can track crews, according to OG&E. The region has been hit with severe weather this week that has taken down trees and power lines, and crews across the state have been responding to storm damage, the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management reports, per Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management. Residents who rely on life‑support equipment or have other critical needs are urged to plan for possible outages and contact emergency services if they need help finding resources.
Officials say they will provide updates as crews arrive on scene. Residents are encouraged to keep an eye on the City of OKC's X feed and OG&E's outage map for restoration timelines. Anyone who encounters downed lines near SW 33rd and Meridian should stay well away and report the hazard to 911 or their utility immediately, as recommended by the city and safety groups, City of OKC.
