Lawton addresses firefighter staffing concerns, stating no standard changes but citing unsustainable overtime costs. Measures to limit overtime affect fire and police departments, including a policy to ensure responsible use of funds.

Tulsa integrates mental health clinicians into its 911 Call Center to improve responses to mental health crises, diverting over 560 calls in March from traditional emergency services.

Major Bobby Mercer & K9 Zero from the Oklahoma City Fire Department passed a demanding recertification in search and rescue, finding all victims in a simulated test.

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation promotes "Wear Orange Day" on April 15 to raise work zone safety awareness, encouraging the public to dress in orange and share photos to support the #MakeOklahomaSafe campaign.

Father and son firefighters, Major Brad Tobin and Blake Tobin, served together in an Oklahoma City fire, symbolizing their family's generational dedication to firefighting.

Trinity Lutheran Church honored Oklahoma City Firefighters with a plaque on the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing, reflecting community resilience.

Oklahoma City partners with the Central Oklahoma Storm Water Alliance to offer discounted rain barrels to residents, aiming to reduce stormwater runoff and conserve water. Orders must be placed before April 28, with pickup on May 3 or May 10.

Midwest City's Tree Board is hosting its annual free tree giveaway, allowing residents to reserve a five-gallon tree online starting April 14, on a first-come-first-serve basis, with a limit of one tree per household.

Oklahoma City is hosting an Autism Awareness Safety Night to foster better understanding between police and the autism community. This free event at the Dale Rogers Training Center aims to improve interactions and safety.

Tulsa has inaugurated a new $5.42 million hangar and heliport for the Police Department's Air Support Unit, funded partly by the American Rescue Plan Act and local foundations. This facility will improve law enforcement response times and safety.

Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation offers free Easter events, including egg hunts, crafts, and activities for seniors and individuals with special needs across various locations in April.

OKC Animal Welfare employs strategies to reunite lost pets with owners, limit shelter intake, and promote responsible pet ownership amidst pet overpopulation issues.

The Energy-Saving Trees Program, by Edmond Electric and partners, offers free trees to Edmond residents to save energy and lower utility costs, with an online tool for optimal planting.