<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">All,</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">A Winter Storm Watch issued February 01 at 4:</span>07AM<span style="font-size:11pt"> CST until
February 04 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Tulsa</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Adair; Cherokee; Choctaw; Craig; Creek; Delaware; Haskell;
Latimer; Le Flore; Mayes; McIntosh; Muskogee; Nowata; Okfuskee; Okmulgee;
Osage; Ottawa; Pawnee; Pittsburg; Pushmataha; Rogers; Sequoyah; Tulsa; Wagoner;
Washington</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Precipitation
starts off as freezing rain, then transitions to sleet and eventually snow as
the event progresses. Total snow and sleet accumulations of 1 to 7 inches are
possible, with a tenth of an inch to an inch of this just sleet accumulation.
Ice accumulations between a light glaze near the Kansas border up to near three
tenths of an inch across southeast Oklahoma and the terrain of northwest
Arkansas are possible.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast
Oklahoma and northwest and west central Arkansas.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Thursday evening.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due
to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous driving conditions
will disrupt daily life later this week with threats to life and property
possible.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation
and ALL EOSC social media for any campus closures and updates. Make checking
the forecast part of your regular routine so you'll know when to expect cold
weather.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Adjust Your Schedule: If possible, adjust your schedule to
avoid being outside during the coldest part of the day, typically the early
morning. Try to find a warm spot for your children while waiting for the school
bus outside. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Students make plans for possible campus closure. That the campus
dining facility plans on being open in the event of a campus closure, however, it is a good idea to have at least
three days’ worth of food and water on hand. Also, keep in mind, as history has taught us,
if conditions get so cold the power companies may begin “Rolling Blackouts”, to
alleviate the chances of this occurring please refrain from any unnecessary electricity
usage (i.e. leaving lights, and other electronic devices on, and doing
laundry). </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Protect Your Pets, Livestock and other Property: If you have
pets or farm animals, make sure they have plenty of food and water, and are not
overly exposed to extreme cold. Take precautions to ensure your water pipes do
not freeze. Know the temperature thresholds of your plants and crops.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Travel is not recommended, however, if you MUST travel, fill
up the tank prior to this winter event: Make sure your car or vehicle has at
least a half a tank of gas during extreme cold situations so that you can stay
warm if you become stranded.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Dress for the outdoors even if you don't think you'll be out
much.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Update Your Winter Car Survival Kit: Make sure your car
survival kit has the following:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Antifreeze: Make sure you have the antifreeze checked in
your vehicles.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Jumper cables: flares or reflective triangle are great
extras</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Flashlights: Replace the batteries before the winter season
starts and pack some extras</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">First Aid Kit: Also check your purse of bag for essential
medications</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Baby, special needs gear: If you have a baby or family
member with special needs, pack diapers and any special formula or food</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Food: Stock non-perishable food such as canned food and a
can opener, dry cereal and protein rich foods like nuts and energy bars</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Water: Have at least 1 gallon of water per person a day for
at least 3 days</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Basic toolkit: Pliers, wrench, screwdriver</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Pet supplies: Food and water</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Radio: Battery or hand cranked</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Cat litter or sand: For better tire traction</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Shovel: To dig out snow</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Ice scraper: Even if you usually park in a garage, have one
in the car.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Clothes: Make sure you dress for the weather in warm
clothes, gloves, hat, sturdy boots, jacket and an extra change of clothes for
the cold</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Warmers: Pack extra for body, hands, feet</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Blankets or sleeping bags: If you get stranded in traffic on
a lonely road, you'll be glad to have it.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Charged Cell Phone: Keep a spare charger in your car as well
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Thank you for taking time to review these recommendations
and stay safe.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p><div><br></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:small"></span>Alton L. Jones <br></div><div dir="ltr">Director of Public Safety <br><div style="font-size:small"><div dir="ltr">Eastern Oklahoma State College<br>Phone: 918-465-1739<br><img alt=""><img src="https://docs.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1mtara3ZmDAQsCnzNiYPxlS64n9Aoo55w&revid=0B3X3HfbS5dOBUWdKNzd4aGMvQnR3ODBmQ1ZVWUxSS3pVY2trPQ"><img alt=""></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>