Oklahoma State Emergency Operations Center
March 11, 2026 – 5:30 p.m.
Contact – Keli Cain, 405-590-0120
SEVERE WEATHER IMPACTING STATE
The State Emergency Operations Center remains activated due to ongoing severe weather impacts. The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is in contact with emergency managers across the state and coordinating with agencies and organizations including Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, Oklahoma State Department of Health, Oklahoma Corporation Commission, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, Oklahoma Forestry Services, Oklahoma Insurance Department, Oklahoma National Guard, the Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, National Weather Service, Tribal Nations, Oklahoma Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, and others.
STATE OF EMERGENCY AMENDED
Governor Kevin Stitt amended the State of Emergency today to add Love County. The State of Emergency was initially declared on Friday, March 6 due to severe weather, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding that began Thursday. The nine counties now included in the Governor’s executive order are Alfalfa, Creek, Grant, Love, Major, Okmulgee, Rogers, Tulsa, and Wagoner.
Additional counties may be added as damage assessments are completed.
PRICE GOUGING STATUTE IN EFFECT
The Emergency Price Stabilization Act is in effect for nine counties included in the State of Emergency. The law, also referred to as the price gouging statute, prohibits an increase of more than 10 percent for the price of goods and services and helps protect citizens from unfair price hikes. The statute is in effect for Alfalfa, Creek, Grant, Love, Major, Okmulgee, Rogers, Tulsa, and Wagoner.
RESIDENTS ASKED TO REPORT DAMAGES
Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management is asking residents impacted by the storms to report damages to their home or business at damage.ok.gov. Reporting damage helps local and state emergency managers better coordinate response and recovery efforts and can help connect residents with resources. Residents can report damage to homes, businesses or agriculture through the online survey.
MASS CARE
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief is in the area impacted by Tuesday’s storms. Volunteer chainsaw teams are ready to assist families with large debris cleanup. Please call 844-690-9198 or fill out a request form online at www.okdisasterhelp.org.
The American Red Cross is responding in Love County today to support emergency managers and storm victims with damage assessments.
Grindstone Ministries has multiple disaster response teams deployed in Love County, assisting with storm recovery.
Minuteman Disaster Response volunteer teams deployed to the Beggs tornado impact area to assist with storm debris cleanup and tree removal.
Project: Camp is establishing a temporary disaster relief day camp at the Beggs First Assembly of God to support families impacted by the tornado and resulting school closures.
The Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives is working with local churches and faith-based organizations to identify resources for impacted residents.
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.
DAMAGE REPORTS
National Weather Service reports one preliminary tornado track from March 10.
Johnston County Emergency Management reports approximately 10 homes with minor roof damage along with electric power poles and power lines down. Mannsville School gymnasium and the main school building sustained damage.
McCurtain County Emergency Management reports one home was destroyed and four homes were damaged in Broken Bow and two were damaged in Idabel.
Love County Emergency Management reports three semi-trucks overturned near Marietta, resulting in an I-35 closure. One home was destroyed and the roof of a motel was blown off. Multiple homes and businesses were damaged. Mercy Love County Emergency Department was on generator power for approximately 16 hours.
**Damage assessments, debris cleanup, and power restoration efforts are ongoing. Please avoid the impacted areas unless you live or work there.
POWER OUTAGES
At the height of the storms Tuesday night, there were nearly 10,000 power outages reported statewide. Currently, there are less than 1,000 outages remaining.
DIAL 211
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.
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