April 23, 2026 Severe Weather

Situation Update 1- April 24, 2026

Gov. Stitt Declares Disaster Emergency in Garfield and Kay Counties - April 24, 2026

Situation Update 2 - April 24, 2026

Temporary Housing - To support Oklahoma residents in any county who have been displaced from their homes by the recent severe storms, Airbnb.org is offering free, temporary housing in partnership with Heartline 211. Stays are completely free for guests and are funded by Airbnb.org and generous donors. Call 211 to sign up.

Read More info on how it works.

Replacement SNAP benefits are available in Garfield and Kay counties for those who lost food purchased with SNAP due to the storms. Clients need to complete this form within 10 calendar days of the event: https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/okdhs/documents/searchcenter/okdhsformresults/08fb012e.pdf.

For help, call (405) 522-5050 or visit a county DHS office:

• 119 E Broadway Ave, Enid,
• 215 E. Grand Ave, Ponca City

Although the shelter in Enid has closed, American Red Cross is still available to help. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit the Church of the Plains at 4205 S Van Buren St. in Enid.

Health Services - The Garfield County Health Department is providing a Tdap vaccines (to protect against tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough) in Enid Monday 4/27 from 8am to 4pm.

They can also assist with Food, Transportation, Housing & utilities, SoonerCare / insurance assistance, Birth Certificate/SSN/SNAP application assistance, Baby supplies, Pregnancy or parenting resources, Medical, dental, vision, or mental health care, carseats, and more.

The Salvation Army is leading feeding support in Garfield County. If you need a meal, water, snacks, etc., visit the Community Resource Center at 4129 S. Van Buren in Enid.

Multiple organizations are in Garfield County assisting with property cleanup. If you need help, contact one of the organizations listed below:

• Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief - Call 1-844-690-9198 or visit www.okdisasterhelp.org to request assistance.
• Samaritan's Purse - Check in at World Harvest Church, 1417 S Garland Rd. in Enid to request assistance or volunteer. More info.
• Team Rubicon

Cleanup Supplies Available - Convoy of Hope is providing supplies: tarps, tools, hygiene kits, contractor bags, and more. If you need immediate supplies, please go to 905 N. Oakwood in Enid. 

Visit BeANeighbor.org or call 211 for any other non-emergency human services or health needs.

• Beaneighbor.org provides access to local support, including financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help. Search for aid in your area at Beaneighbor.org. 

• For Oklahoma residents seeking non-emergency disaster or health and human service information, please contact 2-1-1. Services are available 24 hours a day by dialing 2-1-1 from your home or cellular telephone. Please only call 911 for emergencies.