Jones Emergency Management

04/23/2026

A Tornado Watch has been issued for Oklahoma County, including the Jones area until 11:00pm. Stay weather aware this evening.

04/14/2026

A tornado watch has been issued for Oklahoma County. Please stay weather aware this evening

04/01/2026

Good afternoon Jones citizens. Today is an afternoon and evening to remain weather aware. It is essential to have a plan in place prior to the arrival of severe weather. ⚡️💨🌪️

03/25/2026

Oklahoma County has been placed on a 14 day burn ban. This is subject to be extended. Absolutely no outdoor burning.
Stay safe Jones!

03/22/2026

03/16/2026

Spring in Oklahoma means warmer weather… and, like it or not, storm season. Here’s some important information about how the Town of Jones handles tornado emergencies so everyone knows what to expect and how to stay safe.

Tornado Sirens
• Sirens will sound only when Jones is inside the tornado warning polygon or during the scheduled noon test on Saturdays.
• If you hear the sirens and it’s not noon on Saturday, take immediate precautions and seek shelter.

Important to Know
• Outdoor warning sirens are designed to alert people who are outside. They are not meant to wake you up at night or alert you indoors.
• Please make sure you have another alert system such as a weather radio, weather app, or phone alerts to notify you while inside or asleep.

Saturday Siren Tests
• The Saturday noon test will be canceled if there is a thunderstorm or tornado watch in effect or if there has been freezing precipitation.

Additional Activation
• Oklahoma County Emergency Management also has the authority to activate Jones sirens if they determine it is necessary.

Public Tornado Shelter at Jones Elementary
• Jones Elementary School is the only facility designated as a public tornado shelter for the Town of Jones.
• The entrance is located on the southeast corner of the building, accessible from Montana Street.

Important Shelter Notes
• The shelter is not available to the public during school hours.
• If a tornado warning occurs near dismissal time, buses and students may be held in place, and the shelter will not be open to the public because it will already be full of students. Please plan alternative shelter options during these times.

Pets
• No pets are allowed in the shelter at Jones Elementary. No exceptions.

Staying informed and prepared is the best way to stay safe during Oklahoma storm season. Take a few minutes now to review your family’s severe weather plan so you’re ready when storms roll in. Stay safe, Jones, Oklahoma!

03/11/2026

Public shelter at the Elementary is open.

02/19/2026

The town of Jones has upgraded its storm siren system in the Jones Station neighborhood with a new, modern unit that promises greater reliability, replacing an outdated and troublesome siren.

01/26/2026

Thank you to Oklahoma County and Jones PWA for helping keep our city streets and sidewalks clear!