Floodplain info
Contact the Public Works Department for flood information from our community’s Flood Insurance Rate Map, including whether a property is in a Special Flood Hazard Area, which zone and its base flood elevation. Flood Insurance Studies, letters of map changes, mandatory flood insurance requirements, floodplain development regulations and standard operating procedures are available. Copies of FEMA elevation certificates of structures built in the floodplain after April 2013 can also be provided upon request. Call (405) 297-2581 for details.
Ok!lahoma State Fair
The 2023 Oklahoma State Fair is nearly here! Join us Sept. 14-24 for exciting free shows, thrilling rides, all the incredible food on-a-stick and so much more! Be enthralled by ranch bronc riding and bull fighting at the first ever Hoofs & Horns Spectacular on Sept. 22 and 23! Buy your Hoofs & Horns Spectacular ticket before Sept. 13 to receive outside gate admission to the Fair. An additional outside gate admission ticket is required if Hoofs & Horns tickets are purchased after Sept. 13.There’s so much to do and see. Visit okstatefair.com for more information.
SepticSmart Week
The City of Oklahoma City is joining the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for SepticSmart Week 2023. From Sept. 18-12, the City will bring attention to the importance of caring for and maintaining septic systems through social media education. SepticSmart Week reminds residents with septic systems to safeguard community health and protect OKC waterways. Learn more at epa.gov/septic/septicsmart-week.
Clean up OKC waterways
Help beautify OKC and protect our drinking water from pollution by volunteering for the Waterway Clean Sweep Program. Neighborhoods, businesses and individuals can make a difference by working alongside City staff to remove trash from local creeks and rivers. Supplies and on-site training are provided. Clean-up events are scheduled the following Saturdays from 9 a.m. – noon: Oct. 14, Nov. 4 and Dec. 9. To volunteer, sign up here or call (405) 297-1797.
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Airport parking increase
Beginning Sept. 1, parking rates at Will Rogers World Airport (WRWA) will increase. The increase will fund improvement projects and the future expansion of parking facilities. Rates will increase for long-term surface lots, covered parking and parking garages. Hourly parking will no longer be free for the first hour. Even with the rate increase, WRWA parking costs remain lower than other similarly sized airports.
NEW RATES
Hourly $2/hour, max $30/day
Garage $15/day
Premium $25/day
Long-Term $8/day
Covered $12/day
Haunt the Zoo
The Oklahoma City Zoo is celebrating 40 years of Haunt the Zoo magic, wild memories and trick-or-treating fun. Presented by News 9, Haunt the Zoo, provides a festive setting for families and friends to enjoy this unique, safe trick-or-treating experience surrounded by the Zoo’s wildlife. Costumes encouraged. Haunt the Zoo occurs Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 7-29, with trick-or-treating from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. General Zoo admission or ZOOfriends memberships plus official Haunt the Zoo treat bags are required and must be purchased in advance. Official trick-or-treat bags are $8/bag or $7/bag (members). To purchase tickets, visit okczoo.org.
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Reduce watering in the fall
Cooler temperatures mean less stress on your grass. Most turfgrasses, including Bermudagrass, need less water during the fall and winter months, meaning you can reduce your watering from 1-2x per week to 1-2x per month. Winter watering should only occur when it’s 40° or above. Reset your sprinkler system for winter watering to not use excess water. To help your lawn retain moisture and create healthier pathways for roots to grow, consider aerating your lawn in the fall. Aerating helps where soil has been compacted and allows your grass roots to grow deeper, meaning healthier and sturdier grass in the spring. For more watering and fall landscape tips, visit squeezeeverydrop.com.
Haunt the River
Put a watery spell on your Halloween. Join Oklahoma River Cruises to Haunt the River. Enjoy the decorated boat, haunted tunes, light snacks and cash bar on board. Cruises are Oct. 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28. Boarding is at 7:45 p.m., and departure is at 8 p.m. at the Exchange Landing, 1503 Exchange Ave. Tickets are $35 and must be purchased in advance. Must be 21 and over to attend. For more information, visit okrivercruises.com or
call (405) 702-7755.
Fire prevention month
October is Fire Prevention Month, and this year’s slogan is, “Cooking safety starts with you.” Here are a few cooking safety tips:
- “Watch what you HEAT!” Stay in the kitchen until you are finished cooking and all heating equipment is off.
- Never cook if you are sleepy, have consumed alcohol or taking medications that make you drowsy.
- Keep anything that can catch fire at least three feet away from the stovetop.
- If you have a small grease fire on the stovetop, smother the flames by sliding a lid over the pan. Turn off the burner and allow it to cool completely.
- Never carry a burning skillet outside. You risk severely burning yourself or causing the fire to spread.
- For an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the door closed.
- When in doubt, just get out! Close doors behind you to help contain the smoke and fire. Call 911 from outside.
Greetings from Pumpkinville
Myriad Botanical Gardens presents its 10th annual fall festival “Greetings from Pumpkinville,” Oct. 6-22, open daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pumpkinville is the Gardens' largest annual festival and a beloved fall tradition for thousands of families. Visitors will see imaginative displays made of 30,000+ pumpkins, gourds, haystacks and mums. Play games, paint pumpkins, shop local vendors and enjoy special treats and unlimited rides on Mo’s Carousel. Admission is $9/person. Members and kids 2 & under are free. For more information, visit myriadgardens.org/pumpkinville.
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$10,000 hiring bonus
OKCPD is accepting applications for the April 2024 police academy. We are now offering a $10,000 hiring bonus for police officer positions, with a $61,700 starting salary. Apply today: JoinOKCPD.com. Send questions to ocpd.recruiting@okc.gov or call (405) 297-1116. Follow @JoinOKCPD on social media for updates and more info.
Requirements:
- 21-45 years of age on the first day of the academy
- Valid driver’s license (for at least 2 years)
- High School Diploma/GED
- U.S. Citizen
- Good moral & ethical character
Clear your warrant
If you or someone you know has a warrant for unpaid tickets for a class “a” offense dated on or before June 30, 2021, we have good news. If your citation is eligible and can be paid in full, you can reduce your penalty to a cost like a ticket paid on time. You won’t be arrested or go to jail. For example, an overdue speeding ticket in warrant status could cost up to $613 -- $420 for fines, costs and fees, plus $193 for a failure to appear charge. But it can be resolved for $155 during the penalty reduction program through Dec. 31, 2023. Call (405) 297-3898 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on weekdays to pay your ticket or request a hearing about financial difficulties.
OKC Trick or Treat
OKC's night of trick or treating is Tuesday, Oct. 31. Whether you're walking, cycling or driving, use extra caution that evening.
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