Arkoma OK Emergency Management

04/28/2026

Everyone needs to keep a close eye on the weather today.. may start as early as Noon today!!!

[2:10 AM 4/28/26]: An enhanced risk for severe storms will continue Tuesday as a cold front pushes through the region. The strongest and most widespread storms will be southeast of I-44. Storms will be capable of large hail, damaging wind, and tornadoes.

04/25/2026

Here's the latest regarding today's Severe Weather Threat for our area. Please be prepared and have multiple ways to receive warnings, regardless of what your doing today.

Stay Aware and Stay Alive!!!

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04/21/2026

PLEASE SHARE and HELP US FIND THIS ENDANGERD FELLOW RESIDENT!!!!

UPDATE | FOUND ALIVE & REUNITED WITH FAMILY

MISSING PERSON

Please be on the lookout for TONYA SMITH. She is 59, white female, last seen at 645 Choctaw St. walking towards city hall (South).

Last seen between noon at 1pm on Monday, April 20, 2026.

Last seen wearing navy blue top and gray bottoms.

If seen/found call the Arkoma Police Department at (918) 875-3381.

04/16/2026

Here is the link to the 5 News piece from last night. If you're interested in volunteering, please message me here.

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While many people associate emergency management with severe weather, Parker said the work extends far beyond storms.

03/18/2026

ATTENTION: We are needing help from someone who lives on Ruth, Teen or Lynn Drive.

This is simple and only requires someone to be able to report back to us regarding the Tornado Siren located at Ruth and Stateline Road.

If you live on one of those streets, please send us a Private Message or Call Bobby at (479)461-1894

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02/03/2026

SIREN TEST: Arkoma Emergency Management will be conducting our regular Monthly Outdoor Siren System Test this Wednesday (02/04) at 12 Noon.

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01/26/2026

Follow CARDS - River Valley Communities here on FaceBook for updates as they announce when they will resume curbside pickup services for Arkoma.

❄️ Winter Weather Update for January 26 Service ❄️

Safety first: No routes will run out of our Van Buren facility tomorrow (Monday) due to road conditions. Based on the current forecast, we're likely to remain closed Tuesday as well.

Who this affects:
✅ City of Arkoma
✅ City of Barling
✅ City of Bonanza
✅ City of Central City
✅ City of Dyer
✅ City of Greenwood
✅ City of Hackett
✅ City of Huntington
✅ City of Lavaca
✅ City of Mulberry
✅ City of Ozark
✅ City of Van Buren
✅ Town of Gans
✅ Commercial customers in these areas

What happens next: We'll update you Monday with our plan for the rest of the week. We're monitoring conditions closely and will resume service as soon as it's safe.

Road conditions are our guide—we'll get back to you as soon as we can do it safely.

Questions? We'll post updates here as we have them.

Stay safe and stay warm.

01/23/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE: Our area remains under a WINTER STROM WARNING From Now until Sunday Night and an EXTREEM COLD WARNING from Tonight until Monday!!!

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01/23/2026

Here are a few good suggestions for last minute preparations....

01/22/2026

With the forecast almost certain for Extremely Cold Temperatures for Saturday, Sunday and Monday... please take a moment to help prevent FROZEN pipes!!!

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