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No Place to Hang Out: The Danger of Oil Sites
On April 13, 2010, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board released a safety video, entitled “No Place to Hang Out”. The video tells the story of the tragic deaths of 18-year-old Wade White and 16-year-old Devon Byrd, killed on October 31, 2009, when an oil tank, located in a clearing in the woods near the home of one of the boys in the town of Carnes, Mississippi, suddenly exploded.
On April 14, 2010, a fiery explosion took the life of a 21-year-old in Weleetka, Oklahoma, at an unattended, unsecured oil and gas production site that most likely lacked danger, fire or explosion warning signs.
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This page is the gateway to in-depth recovery information from the state of Oklahoma and FEMA concerning disasters declared by the president beginning February of 2010. It is designed to lead private citizens, the news media, government officials, nonprofit organizations and others directly to the information they need about specific disasters that occurred in Oklahoma from December 2009 to the present.
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This site gives current weather conditions for Yukon and other cities; detailed 7-Day forecasts; radar and satellite images; access to the National Digital Forecast Database; and additional forecasts and information.
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The mission of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is to "support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards." This site offers resources to plan, prepare, recover, and rebuild after a disaster; individual and public assistance information; and an abundance of data pertinent to statutory authority, strategic and other plans, and the history of FEMA.
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NOAA is an agency that enriches life through science. From daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings and climate monitoring to fisheries management, coastal restoration and supporting marine commerce, NOAA’s products and services support economic vitality and affect more than one-third of America’s gross domestic product. This site offers reliable articles and current information about our changing environment; satellite imagery and rich photographs; science resources for students and teachers; and a wealth of science data.
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The Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security (OKOHS) is an agency of State of Oklahoma responsible for preventing acts of terrorism from being committed in Oklahoma. This site offers information about cyber security, the Ready Oklahoma and Red Dirt Ready programs, grant statistics, Oklahoma and National threat levels, and other important resources.
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The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) prepares for, responds to, recovers from and mitigates against disasters and emergencies. The department maintains the State Emergency Operations Center which serves as a command center for reporting emergencies and coordinating state response activities; delivers service to Oklahoma cities, towns and counties through each jurisdiction's emergency management director; exercises the State Emergency Operations Plan; and provides funding and/or assistance to more than 400 local emergency management departments throughout the state. This site offers information about emergencies, disasters, available programs and services; links to additional resources; and archived news regarding Oklahoma's past disasters and events.
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Most people are aware of the need to prepare for emergencies and disasters, but few begin the task because emergency preparedness seems a bit overwhelming. Do1thing is a 12-month program designed to make preparing for emergencies and disasters easier for you, your family, and your community by breaking the job of emergency preparedness into 12 smaller monthly pieces. This is a very user-friendly site and well worth a look!
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2-1-1 connects Oklahomans to help, hope and information 24 hours a day. This free, confidential program offers compassionate and timely assistance to callers in need or in crisis situations. The 2-1-1 Oklahoma website provides numerous links to important resources and programs including the Suicide Awareness and Prevention Program and the Oklahoma Problem Gambling helpline.
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Official organization home. Includes news on latest threats, advisories, planning tips, and job opportunities.
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Red Dirt Ready is an OKOHS public emergency preparedness initiative supported by RedDirtReady.com—a user-friendly website featuring helpful information in the areas of personal preparedness, volunteerism, youth education and neighborhood security. The Red Dirt Ready campaign is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.