Feb 27
Oklahoma Leaders Highlight Unprecedented Coordination in Wildfire Response: State officials gathered at the Oklahoma Emergency Management Center to provide updates on the wildfires that impacted the state last week and to outline the strategy for the high-danger conditions expected over the coming month. Governor Kevin Stitt led the briefing, emphasizing that the current level of …
Feb 23
Call for Support: Oklahoma Volunteer Fire Departments As the fire season continues amid wildfires across Oklahoma, Oklahoma’s Volunteer Fire Departments (VFDs) are facing significant funding and supply shortages. These departments are the primary defense for rural communities, yet many operate with outdated gear and limited budgets. Here’s how to help: Community members can support these …
Feb 18
As destructive wildfires continue to sweep across Western Oklahoma, Senator James Lankford joined Farm Director KC Sheperd to provide a critical update on emergency response efforts, state-level relief, wildfire aid, and the mounting frustration over federal funding hurdles. With major fires like the Ranger Road Fire in Beaver County and the 43 Fire in Woodward …
Mar 25
Recent wildfires have devastated Oklahoma’s agricultural landscape, leaving producers reeling. In a recent interview, with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Oklahoma State University’s Dr. Amy Hagerman offered crucial advice for those affected and outlined available assistance programs. “Yeah, the first thing is always safety when getting back into those areas,” Dr. Hagerman emphasized. “Make sure the …
Aug 30
Statewide Discussion: Overall dry conditions and the persistence of the heat dome through August has resulted in notable stress on both herbaceous and woody fuels and increasing fuels availability. Flash drought development resulting from above normal temperatures and the absence of moisture, most notably across the southern counties, has enhanced fire danger noted by increasing …
