Winter Weather Update: Street Crews Treating Elevated Surfaces; Multiple Warming Shelters Open

Winter Weather Update: Street Crews Treating Elevated Surfaces; Multiple Warming Shelters Open

1/5/2025

As wintry precipitation moves out of the Tulsa area, City of Tulsa street crews will be out treating elevated surfaces with brine, a salt/water mixture that more easily sticks to the roads, to treat any freezing that may occur.

While street surface temperatures were high enough to melt any immediate snow that fell earlier today, brine crews will be focusing on City bridges and overpasses should any remaining moisture freeze overnight.

The City of Tulsa wants to remind drivers to be cautious on the roadways and keep their distance from brine trucks.

To see more about the City's streets response during winter weather, including a list of the roads the City of Tulsa is responsible for treating, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/winterpreparedness.

Shelters & Warming Stations
The City of Tulsa continues to work with Housing Solutions Tulsa and A Way Home for Tulsa agencies to mobilize resources to protect the lives of people experiencing homelessness. As part of ongoing efforts, Housing Solutions has added an additional daytime warming center to its list of shelters and warming stations. To stay updated on winter weather resources, including a more exhaustive list of drop-in centers and warming stations, visit Housing Solutions' Winter Weather Information Page or following Housing Solutions on social media, @HousingSolutionsTulsa.

Local shelters, warming stations, and outreach teams are working diligently to ensure everyone has access to safe, warm spaces during this cold weather. Thirty-five outreach teams from Housing Solutions are distributing essential winter items such as blankets, gloves, and hats while connecting individuals with indoor spaces.

The main warming stations in Tulsa include:
John 3:16 Mission, 506 N. Cheyenne | Open 24/7
The Salvation Army Center of Hope, 102 N. Denver Ave. | Open 24/7
Tulsa Day Center, 415 W. Archer St. | Open 24/7
Denver Avenue Station, 319 S. Denver Ave. | M-F 5 a.m. - 11:30 p.m., Sat 6:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

NEW overflow shelters opening for this event include:
Tulsa Dream Center, 4122 W. 55 Pl., OPENING Sunday, January 5 at 3 p.m. - Tuesday, January 7, at 9 a.m. | Adults Only | PET FRIENDLY
Rose Bowl, 7419 E. 11 St., Sunday, January 5, at 2 p.m. - Thursday, January 9, at 9 a.m. | Adults Only

What to Do if You Encounter Someone Unhoused and in Need of Help:
In an Emergency: Call 911 immediately for urgent medical or safety concerns.
Request Outreach Assistance: If someone needs help from an outreach team on-site, fill out an Outreach Request Form and we will send someone out to check on them as quickly as possible.
Important Safety Reminder
While community support is vital, the City and its partners ask the public to refrain from donating firewood directly to individuals during this cold weather event. High winds significantly increase the risk of fires, and open flames can pose a danger to both individuals and nearby structures.

How You Can Help
Donate Winter Gear: Items such as warm blankets, hats, gloves, and socks are greatly needed. Donations can be made at Tulsa Day Center, 415 W. Archer.
Support Local Shelters: Monetary contributions to local shelters and outreach teams ensure quick and flexible support where it's most needed.
If you're an organization interested in opening as an overflow shelter location during weather events, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/weather and click the "Warming Stations" drop down.

Free Transportation Monday & Tuesday
Metro Link Tulsa will offer free bus rides on Monday and Tuesday because of the cold weather.

Cold Weather Safety & Reporting
The City of Tulsa wants to remind residents of the safety measures to deploy at home or while traveling during times of extreme cold. In short, ensure space heaters are used safely, operate generators outside only, never use an oven as a heating source, limit your time outdoors, stay off frozen bodies of water, and always check on your neighbors.

When it comes to pets, bring them inside when temperatures drop below 25 degrees (enforceable by ordinance) and ensure they have access to warmth and water.

Waterline Break Reporting
Extended severe cold can sometimes cause waterline breaks on City streets and in neighborhoods. If you suspect a break, first check the waterline break board, https://www.cityoftulsa.org/breakboard, to see if a break has already been reported. If not, you can report it by calling (918) 596-9488.

Visit www.cityoftulsa.org/weather to learn more about winter weather preparedness, safety tips, and reporting measures.

More Information
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