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Current Conditions:Individual Safe Room Rebate Program (updated 2/17/12)
The public application period ran through 2/16/12, and we are no longer accepting applications.
As we proceed through this process and more information becomes available, we will post it to this webpage.
Winter Weather
Now is the time to start considering your winter safety precautions. A good place to start is FEMA's Winter Storms & Extreme Cold Ready website.
The Oklahoma City Area Regional Transportation Study (OCARTS) has updated its Regional Snow Routes map for this winter.
You can find information on current road conditions at the Oklahoma Highway Patrol's Road Conditions Weathermap or by calling them at 405-425-2385.
And as always information on local weather conditions as they change throughout the day is available at the NWS Norman website.
Earthquakes
As we have seen recently, we are prone to earthquakes here in Central Oklahoma. There are steps we can take before, during & after an earthquake to help protect ourselves, our homes & our families.
Before an earthquake, it is important for individuals, families, organizations, and communities to identify their risk, make a plan, create a disaster kit, and remove, relocate, or secure anything that can:
During an earthquake, DROP to the ground; take COVER by getting under a sturdy table or other piece of furniture; and HOLD ON until the shaking stops. If there isn’t a table or desk near you, cover your face and head with your arms and crouch in an inside corner of the building. DO NOT RUN OUT OF THE BUILDING DURING THE SHAKING AS OBJECTS MAY BE FALLING OFF THE BUILDING AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH. For more information on what to do during an earthquake, visit What to Do During an Earthquake and www.shakeout.org.
After an earthquake, safely evacuate. Please note that aftershocks could happen. These additional shaking events can be strong enough to do additional damage to already weakened structures and can occur in the first hours, days, weeks, or even months after the main earthquake. Have a professional engineer or local building official inspect the structural integrity of your home and/or building for potential damages. This should also include:
For more information on what individuals need to do before, during, and after an earthquake, visit the Earthquake Safety Guide for Homeowners (FEMA 530) and FEMA Earthquake.
Wildfire Prevention & Safety
Wildfires are often caused by human activity. High winds and dry conditions can set the stage for potentially severe fires. The greatest single cause is when burning debris is not properly contained and sparks or burning trash blow into the air.
You can help prevent fires if you:
If a wildfire starts in your area:
As fires actually approach:
For more information about wildfire prevention & safety as well as fire advisements & fire weather conditions, visit these websites:
SmokeyBear.com - Only You Can Prevent Wildfires
Wildfire - Are You Prepared? (FEMA/USFA)
Oklahoma Forestry Services Burn Ban Information
Fire Weather Outlooks (NWS/SPC)
National Weather Service Norman Office
Am I inside the City limits?
It's important to know if you're inside the City or not for many reasons. Many City services, including those provided by Tuttle Emergency Management, are only provided to those within the City. Click here to view a map of the City limits.
If you're outside the City, please contact Grady County Emergency Management at (405) 222-2339.
Storm Shelter Registration
Click here to register your storm shelter with the City. This will help rescuers find you if your shelter is hidden by storm debris.
Emergency Notification Service
With the CodeRED Emergency Notification System the City of Tuttle now has the ability to notify large numbers of residents about emergency situations in a matter of minutes. The system is available to all Tuttle residents free of charge.
The CodeRED system delivers pre-recorded emergency telephone messages to affected areas or the entire City. Examples of times when the service may be used include evacuations, water contamination or conservation, hazardous chemical spills, and other situations where rapid, widespread notification is essential. Messages may include instructions requiring immediate action on the part of the recipient.
To register or update your information, click the CodeRED logo below:
IMPORTANT: Use your physical street address in Tuttle. Do NOT use PO boxes or out-of-town addresses.
If you wish to opt-out of this system, or if you live outside the City and are getting messages in error, please call us at (405) 381-4467.
Outside Warning System (Storm Sirens)
We test our outdoor warning system each Saturday at noon if the temperature is above freezing, no warnings have been issued for Tuttle area, and there is no severe weather approaching. We may also test it at other times for maintenance or repair.
We activate the system to warn those outside of immediate, significant, and/or widespread threats, such as severe weather, that may be approaching. Some things to keep in mind:
Even though we have storm sirens, you should not rely on them as your only source of warning information. A NOAA Weather Radio with SAME technology is a good method of receiving warning messages indoors. You can also get warnings via radio, television, subscription services (that use text messages, e-mails, and telephone messages), social media, and other sources.
Severe Weather
Storm Prediction Center - For severe weather outlooks & watches.
National Weather Service Norman Office - For the latest severe weather information.
Oklahoma Mesonet - For current measurements & conditions.
Are you ready?
The links in this section can help you prepare for a disaster before it happens.
National Weather Service Weather Safety
Oklahoma Homeland Security - Red Dirt Ready
Floodplains
To view Tuttle's current floodplain maps click here. Other floodplain maps are available online at the FEMA Map Service Center.
PLEASE NOTE: FEMA is in the process of updating the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM's) that cover the City of Tuttle. The current FIRM's, dated April 19, 2005, will continue to be used until the new maps are made effective. The effective date is projected to be April 3, 2012. For more information on how you may be affected by this update, please click here.
In the meantime, everyone is encouraged to review the maps now in order to determine their flood risks. To view the future FIRM's, click here.
FEMA Map specialists are available to answer questions about the new maps. They can be reached by phone and online chat:
For more information on estimated rates for flood insurance, flood facts and to locate an agent in your area, visit www.FloodSmart.gov or call 1-888-379-9531.
Most floodplain questions can be answered at FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) website or FloodSmart.gov -The Official Home of the NFIP.
What is Emergency Management?
Emergency management is how we come together as a community to minimize the impact that various emergencies have on our communities. You can think of it as a big circle that takes you through stages that we call mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
Emergency Management brings together many resources and puts them together in a flexible and scalable manner to best address the wide range of hazards we can experience.
Contact Information
Tuttle Emergency Management
PO Box 10
4 SE Second Street
Tuttle, Oklahoma 73089
Phone: (405) 381-4467
Fax: (405) 381-4112
Email: em@cityoftuttle.com
Sean Douglas, Director
Office Hours: 8 AM to 5 PM, M-F
