This summary highlights the key activities and updates from the past week, demonstrating ongoing efforts to manage and mitigate emergencies, coordinate recovery efforts, and ensure the safety and well-being of Okmulgee County residents: Attended the Board of County Commissioners weekly meeting. — Volunteer Meeting
• Attendees: 15 volunteers and guests
• Training Opportunities: Identified new training programs for volunteers to enhance their skills.
• Monthly Work Days: Scheduled regular work days at the Emergency Management Office to maintain equipment and organize materials.
• Dry Conditions and Extreme Temperatures: Discussed strategies for responding to emergency scenes during dry and hot weather conditions.
— National Weather Service Workshop • Equipment Upgrades: Discussed upcoming upgrades to radars and the mesonet website.
• OK-FIRST Radar: Highlighted the availability of radar services provided at no cost to agencies.
• Panel Discussion: Engaged in a panel discussion about warnings, the needs of local emergency managers, and how the National Weather Service utilizes emergency management partners to confirm radar observations and utilize reports for warnings.
— Emergency Responses
• Responded to two grass fires, successfully contained with no significant damage.
• Addressed a hazardous materials spill caused by a motor vehicle accident, ensuring proper cleanup and safety measures were followed.
— Floodplain Update
• Assisted OADC with providing necessary information for two potential industrial development locations.
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Tornado Recovery Update • Nearing completion of documentation, with approximately 85% submitted to FEMA Public Assistance.
— FEMA Site Inspections
• Scheduled FEMA Site Inspection for the week of Aug. 5 to inspect the City of Morris and Okmulgee County infrastructure damage.
• Scheduled followup meeting for July 23 to review updates from the county and FEMA.
