The Emergency Operations Center remains activated to coordinate the areawide response following the severe storm that passed through Tulsa early Sunday morning.
New Ice Distribution Site Opens Friday, June 23
Streets Update
Most City streets have been cleared from trees and greenwaste. City crews are now using grapple trucks to clear the trees and limbs that were cut and pushed to the side. Please note, the greenwaste being collected by these trucks is not residential greenwaste, rather the greenwaste that was cut and put onto residential curbs to initially clear roadways. Tulsans need to be aware of heavy machinery in their neighborhoods. Please give crews room to do their jobs.
Additionally, multiple stoplights are either still out or are flashing red. Please treat intersections with flashing red lights or with no lights as a four-way-stop.
Volunteer Disaster Assistance Requests
The Tulsa Area Emergency Management Agency (TAEMA) is coordinating with volunteer organizations to provide help to Tulsa area residents who are experiencing food and medication insecurity, facing costly home repairs, and/or who cannot manage fallen trees and limbs in their yards. The program is meant to serve residents who are physically and/or financially unable to perform these activities. For those interested in applying for assistance from volunteer organizations actively working this disaster, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/weather and select “Volunteer Disaster Assistance Request” from the dropdown menu.
Illegal Dumping
There are reports of people dumping their greenwaste in places like parks, on the sides of the road, and even in school parking lots. This should not occur. Illegal dumping carries a fine of up to $500 and up to 30 days in jail. If you suspect illegal dumping, call 311 during business hours or send an email to [email protected].
Residential Curbside Greenwaste Pickup
Residential curbside greenwaste pickup is expected to occur in the coming weeks. To prepare, residents should cut their green waste into 5-foot sections and neatly stack it parallel to the curb. Please note, no storm debris (shingles, lumber, household goods, etc.) should be included in your greenwaste piles. Storm debris will not be picked up. For more information on greenwaste pickup, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/weather.
Free Greenwaste Site Open for Residential Customers
The City of Tulsa Mulch Site is closed, but an additional location at E. Latimer St. & N. 89th E. Ave. (map) has been made available for residential customers. The location is open daily from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Please note, no storm debris (shingles, lumber, household goods, etc.) should be included in your greenwaste drop-offs. For more information on greenwaste drop-off, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/weather.
Multiple Cooling Stations, Shelters Open
Multiple cooling stations and shelters are open across the Tulsa metro for anyone without power needing a place to cool down or charge their phones and/or medical devices. A running list can be found on the front page of the City’s website, www.cityoftulsa.org.
Weatherhead Permit Costs Waived
Weatherhead permitting costs have now been waived. Earlier this week, weatherhead permitting costs were discounted to $93.11, down from $238.63, and yesterday, Mayor Bynum announced that all fees have been waived. To get reimbursed, please contact the electrician who pulled your permit. Electrical contractors, please call the Permit Center at (918) 596-9656 so the fees can be waived up front.
Since the weather event started, the City of Tulsa Permit Center has processed nearly 150 weatherhead permits.
For more information about weatherheads and permitting processes, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/weather.
WIN Emergency Repair Applications Available
The City’s Working in Neighborhoods department (WIN) is providing grants of up to $5,000 to assist homeowners with emergency housing repairs, such as weatherhead repairs. More information can be found at www.cityoftulsa.org/WINhousing.
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Translation Assistance
The City’s website, www.cityoftulsa.org, has a tool to help with translation assistance for any page. Website visitors can click the drop-down menu on any page that says, “Select Language,” and choose from one of more than 100 different languages.
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