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Resources Available for Windstorm Victims
Winds clocked near 100 mph and caused widespread power outages and significant damage to homes and businesses in the Tulsa region. The Tulsa Regional Commerce shared some important resources to assist you during this challenging time.
- To report power outages or any safety hazards, such as downed wires, poles, or trees on power lines, call 1-833-776-6884 (1-833-PSO-OUTG).
- For personalized outage alerts specific to your address, you can sign up at PSOklahoma.com/alert.
- To stay updated on the latest restoration times and view an outage map, visit PSOklahoma.com/outagemap.
- If you have any questions or concerns regarding your PSO power, you can contact the utility directly at 1-833-776-7697 (1-833-PSO-POWR) or visit its website at psoklahoma.com/outages.
- For guidance on safe food consumption after a power outage, we recommend visiting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's website at www.cdc.gov/foodsafety.
- For information about cooling stations and other services provided by the Red Cross, visit https://www.redcross.org/local/oklahoma/get-help.html.
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Visit aarp.org/okhelp for assistance related to weather-related property damage, home rebate programs, and help to pay utility bills.
