SEVERE WEATHER

During anticipated severe weather, the Emergency Operations Center will activate to monitor conditions. If trained radar operators detect a potentially damaging event moving toward our communities, the outdoor warning sirens may be sounded. Sirens will also be activated if a warning has been issued by the National Weather Service.

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Public Storm Shelters

There are no public storm shelters within the City of Bartlesville.

 

Turn Around Don't Drown

https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood-turn-around-dont-drown

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Outdoor Warning Sirens

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The Washington County EOC performs monthly testing of outdoor warning sirens for the City of Bartlesville and the Washington County communities of Copan, Dewey, Ochelata, Ramona, Jarrett Farms, and Vera.

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Siren testing occurs on the first Monday of each month at 1:15 PM, weather permitting. If conditions are unfavorable, the test will be rescheduled for the following Monday.

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Certified OK-First Radar Operators

• Kary Cox

• Ed Wallace

• Ryan Hennigan

• Carl Lee

• Jeff Abrams

• Danny Wadsworth

• Joseph Tazelaar

• Jerry Jefferson