Emergency management says burn ban will expire as heavy rain expected; hazard mitigation public meeting set

Tulsa County Emergency Management told commissioners the county will let the burn ban expire and is preparing for a heavy rain event later this week.

"For the weather, we're good to let the burn ban expire," Greg Morgan said, adding that the National Weather Service was estimating "a range between 3 and 6 inches" of rainfall and that the county would watch typical flood areas. Morgan said county resources practiced a communications exercise with fair organizers and that emergency response trailers will be on-site during the upcoming county fair. He also announced a public meeting on the county's hazard mitigation plan scheduled for Oct. 14 and encouraged residents to report potential hazards if they see flooding or other issues.