Gov. Stitt declares winter weather emergency in Oklahoma

TULSA — A massive winter weather system expected to impact much of the U.S. over the next couple of days has triggered an emergency declaration by Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt.

His office issued the following statement late Wednesday afternoon:

Governor Kevin Stitt today signed Executive Order 2022-02 declaring a State of Emergency for all 77 Oklahoma counties due to severe winter weather predicted this week.

The winter storm is expected to include a mix of freezing rain, sleet, snow, strong wind gusts, and low temperatures across the state beginning Wednesday, which may result in power outages and hazardous road conditions.

The Executive Order temporarily suspends requirements for size and weights permits of oversized vehicles transporting materials and supplies used for emergency relief and power restoration.

State agencies are continuing to prepare for the winter storm, including the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, Oklahoma Corporation Commission, Oklahoma Insurance Department, Oklahoma National Guard, Oklahoma State Department of Health, and others.

Executive Order 2022-02 is in effect for 7 days and may be extended for additional days if conditions warrant.

The KRMG Storm Center activated at noon on Tuesday, 12 hours in advance of the time the National Weather Service’s Winter Storm Warning goes into effect for the entire region.

Stay with 102.3 KRMG (or AM 740 KRMG) for constant updates on the weather, roads, power outages, and other important information connected to the storm.

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