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Good morning,

There are several things happening that I wanted to make everyone aware of.

First, we are now installing several of our new storm sirens so you may hear them today as we get them hooked up and then test them individually. The weather is good today and with light winds, the sound will carry, so don’t panic. 

Second, the weather is going to be warmer than normal over the weekend. Relative humidity will be low, winds will be strong out of the south and then on Sunday we will be dealing with the dry line so winds will veer from the southwest and with lower humidity and dry foliage, sparks are not a good mix. We are asking that no burning take place this weekend anywhere in the county. All it takes is that spark and then we’ll be out on fires all weekend. Be extremely careful.

Third, Monday will be our Normal test day for the storm sirens at noon. There is a slight chance for showers and thunderstorms so we’ll test if the weather permits. If we can’t test Monday and Tuesday looks good, we’ll test them on Tuesday at noon. Just stay aware of that and pass this information along as you all see fit.

Fourth, this is McReady Month at McDonalds. We have teamed up with many sponsors to supply the public with Preparedness flyers and manuals. Many don’t feel the need to prepare for Spring storms, or any other catastrophes. You will find that being prepared at home is the responsibility of every homeowner, parent, business owner, landlord, etc. In my mind, there is NO excuse for not being prepared.

We do the best we can to train and to be prepared to respond to those in need during normal emergencies and it’s our responsibility to be as ready as possible. If you are prepared, it helps us do our jobs more efficiently because you aren’t falling completely apart during those times of stress. The better you understand the preparedness process, the better you can assist emergency services personnel during those times. It involves saying under control and helping those in need. We have been hit with many types of storms over the last several years from 10 tornadoes in one afternoon to 4 tornadoes in one evening to major wind events where we endured 80-100 mph winds. It’s going to happen and how we deal with these events is based on how well informed you are and how willing you are to assisted us during those times. You will also be able to protect yourself and your families. We have families too. As long as we know they are protected, we can do our jobs more efficiently. You can do the same thing. You might be a bit scared, we are too sometimes. People look to us to not be afraid. Children look to their parents. If you show major fear, they will panic. Staying informed will help that process. I am available to come and speak to any group concerning this process. Police and fire will do the same upon request. All you have to do is ask and we’ll be there to speak and answer questions.

Overall, stay informed and aware and together, we protect what’s dear to all of us.

Have a great weekend and stay safe. We’ll keep you advised.

Mike


Mike Honigsberg, Certified Director
Enid Emergency Management
Office-580-249-5969
[email protected]