Level 3 - Increased EOC Staff / Extended Hours
In addition to a continuing activation supporting the State's COVID-19 Response, the Oklahoma State Emergency Operations Center will be activated today, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 beginning at 11 AM due to elevated to critical fire weather conditions expected across a large portion of the state and the potential for increased wildfire activity. Strong winds today may also result in scattered power outages. Due to COVID-19, State EOC partners are not required to report to the State EOC for this event unless otherwise notified by ODEMHS.
WebEOC Incident: 20-016 11/18 Wildfire Event
The State EOC requests to be notified of any significant impacts to any jurisdiction, including but not limited to:
- Wildfires of any size
- Any number of evacuations resulting from wildfires
- Any wildfires threatening homes, businesses or livestock
- Shelters opened or needed for any number of occupants
Red Flag Warnings have been issued for a large portion of the state, including roughly the northwestern half of Oklahoma, valid from late this morning through this evening. (Source: NOAA National Weather Service)
Wind Advisories have been issued for portions of western and northern Oklahoma through this evening, where wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible. (Source: NOAA National Weather Service)
Widespread southerly wind gusts approaching 50 mph are expected today across a large portion of western and northern Oklahoma, as well as parts of central Oklahoma. (Source: NOAA National Digital Forecast Database)
ODEMHS Operations Staff and Regional Coordinators will remain available and are monitoring the evolving situation. Please call the State EOC / Incident Resource Hotline at
1-800-800-2481 or login to WebEOC to report significant impacts or to request assistance.
|
