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With dangerous heat indices expected across the area, staying hydrated is one of the most important things you can do to protect yourself from heat-related illness. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink water. Start hydrating early in the day and continue drinking fluids throughout the day. If you know you’ll be spending time outdoors, try to “pre-hydrate” by drinking water before heading outside and continue taking regular water breaks while you’re in the heat. Heat safety tips: • Drink plenty of water throughout the day • Limit alcohol and excessive caffeine, which can contribute to dehydration • Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing • Take frequent breaks in air-conditioned or shaded areas • Avoid strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day when possible • Check on older adults, young children, and pets Signs of dehydration can include: • Thirst • Dry mouth • Headache • Dizziness • Fatigue • Dark-colored urine If you begin feeling ill from the heat, move to a cooler location, drink water, and seek medical attention if symptoms worsen. Stay weather-aware, plan ahead, and take the heat seriously. A little preparation can help prevent a medical emergency.

At the next Community Conversation, residents can meet face-to-face with elected officials, connect with City Departments, ask questions, share concerns, and learn about resources and services available right in your neighborhood. Whether you want updates on projects, help navigating City services, or simply want your voice heard, this is your opportunity to connect directly with the people and departments serving Tulsa. Mark your calendar for Monday, May 11, 5:30 - 7 p.m. at Hannah Hall, 1801 Garnett Rd. See you there!

WINTER WEATHER UPDATE, FEB. 16, 4:45 P.M. The City of Tulsa, Tulsa Area Emergency Management Agency (TAEMA), and various community partners have mobilized resources for extreme cold temperatures and winter weather coming to Tulsa this week. Extreme cold is expected to enter the area starting Monday night and continue through Friday. With wind chill values in the negative double-digits, exposure to these types of temperatures are life-threatening and can lead to frostbite and hypothermia. During these temperatures, Tulsans are encouraged to stay inside whenever possible, check on their neighbors, and be prepared both at home and while traveling. These temperatures can also have an impact on waterline breaks and water pipes inside people’s homes. Residents are asked to take precautions now to protect their pipes, including covering all outside faucets; opening inside cabinets on outside walls; and preparing to drip inside faucets. For additional safety tips and information about extreme cold weather, visit cityoftulsa.org/weather. Getting People Inside Outreach teams from A Way Home for Tulsa agencies are working to ensure those experiencing homelessness have knowledge of safe and warm spaces available to them. As part of ongoing operations, two overflow shelters will open on Monday, February 17, at 2 p.m. New overflow shelters include: One Hope Tulsa- Rose Bowl (7419 E. 11 St.) – Operating as an overflow shelter for adults Tulsa Dream Center (4122 W. 55 Pl.) – Serving as an overflow shelter for adults; this location is also pet-friendly Overflow shelters will be in addition to the existing network of services available at: • Salvation Army Center of Hope (102 N. Denver Ave.) – Open 24/7 Tulsa Day Center (415 W. Archer St.) – Open 24/7, pet-friendly (limited capacity) • John 3:16 Mission (506 N. Cheyenne Ave.) – Open 24/7 • Denver Ave. Station (319 S. Denver Ave.) – Open Feb. 18-Feb. 20 as warming station • Youth Services of Tulsa (311 S. Madison Ave.) – Serving youth in need of shelter • "The Station" Warming Center open for 16-24 year olds – Tues-Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (normal hours on Monday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.) • Emergency Shelter open for 12-17 year olds. For the latest information on additional warming stations and emergency shelters, visit Housing Solutions’ Winter Weather Resources page. What to Do if You Encounter Someone Unhoused and in Need of Help In an Emergency: Call 911 immediately for urgent medical or safety concerns. Request Outreach Assistance: If someone needs help from an outreach team on-site, fill out an Outreach Request Form and someone will be sent to check on them as quickly as possible. housingsolutionstulsa.org/as… How You Can Help Donate Winter Gear: Items such as clean blankets, hats, gloves, and socks are greatly needed. Donations can be made at Tulsa Day Center, 415 W. Archer. Support Local Shelters: Monetary contributions to local shelters and outreach teams ensure quick and flexible support where it’s most needed. Check Housing Solutions’ Facebook page, @HousingSolutionsTulsa, for additional items needed. If you’re an organization interested in opening as an overflow shelter location during weather events, visit cityoftulsa.org/weather and click the “Warming Stations” drop down. Metro Link Tulsa In addition to opening Denver Avenue Station as a warming station, all ride fares will be FREE from Feb. 18-20. Street Preparations City street crews are watching the forecast and preparing to respond to winter weather on Tuesday. Initial plans are to have brine crews (crews who apply salt/water mixture to roads) treat elevated surfaces ahead of the change to all snow Tuesday afternoon. Currently, crews are scheduled to come in at midnight on Tuesday and respond until all of Tulsa’s main roads are passable. The City will make adjustments to this plan based on the most updated forecasts and additional details will be provided on Monday. As background, the City of Tulsa is responsible for clearing snow and ice from all arterial (main) streets, but not from most major highways that pass through. The only highways the City treats are the Gilcrease Expressway (except for the Turnpike extension), and the L.L. Tisdale Expressway. All other highway segments in Tulsa (i.e. I-44, I-244, Broken Arrow Expressway, the Creek Turnpike, Highway 169, etc.) are the responsibility of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. The City's snow and ice routes, in addition to the resources the City has to treat Tulsa's roads, can be found online at cityoftulsa.org/winterprepar….

Voter Investment Brings New Fire Trucks to Tulsa Streets: We sat down with @TulsaFire Chief Michael Baker to discuss the City's new fleet of fire trucks and their unique features in this exclusive interview. Learn more about the department's efforts to enhance TFD's emergency response capabilities. youtu.be/977H7hiviPM?si=8rVX…

Service Update, 10-31-23 The City's website will be down starting at 3 p.m. for security updates. 311 will be available but wait times may be longer during the update. Service tickets can be placed online at Tulsa311.com to save time. The Permit Center will be closed.

Have you created your 918 Day Scavenger Hunt team yet? Deadline to register is Friday, Sept. 15, at 5 p.m. Register your team online at cityoftulsa.org/918Day The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 23, 9 a.m. - Noon. #Tulsa #918Day

Your sparkler isn't worth a visit from @TulsaFire & a citation. Leave fireworks to the professionals hosting permitted shows. Fireworks are illegal in Tulsa for residents, & it's even more important because of the dry greenwaste that could catch fire from even the smallest spark.

The mulch site, E. Latimer St. & N. 89th East Ave., is open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily for residents dropping off greenwaste. This is free for residents of Tulsa, Bixby, Broken Arrow, & Jenks by showing a recent utility bill & ID. Lines may be long, so please be patient!

These cooling stations are open for anyone without power needing a place to cool down or charge their phones and/or medical devices.

Your safety and the safety of others is paramount. Remember, never go around barricades, cones or caution tape in parks, neighborhoods, or streets. These barriers are put in place for a reason and it's necessary to wait until staff confirms it's safe before proceeding. #Tulsa