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1 T Avgs: 79/52 Sig Prcp Freq: 15% Extremes: High T 100 (2002) Low T 34* (1960) Precip 2.62 (2000)	2 T Avgs: 79/52 Sig Prcp Freq: 15% Extremes: High T 100 (1927) Low T 36 (1967) Precip 4.27 (1956)	3 T Avgs: 80/53 Sig Prcp Freq: 17% Extremes: High T 105 (1996) Low T 35 (1954) Precip 2.50 (1941)	4 T Avgs: 80/52 Sig Prcp Freq: 19% Extremes: High T 104 (1996) Low T 37* (1945) Precip 1.54 (1957)	5 T Avgs: 81/54 Sig Prcp Freq: 24% Extremes: High T 98* (1940) Low T 41* (1917) Precip 1.59 (2001)	6 T Avgs: 82/55 Sig Prcp Freq: 23% Extremes: High T 98 (1927) Low T 39 (1944) Precip 1.20 (1995)	7 T Avgs: 82/54 Sig Prcp Freq: 20% Extremes: High T 102 (1955) Low T 38 (1960) Precip 1.55 (1969)
8 T Avgs: 82/54 Sig Prcp Freq: 10% Extremes: High T 103 (1918) Low T 34 (1984) Precip 2.33 (1922)	9 T Avgs: 81/55 Sig Prcp Freq: 16% Extremes: High T 100 (1928) Low T 37 (1923) Precip 2.06 (1997)	10 T Avgs: 80/55 Sig Prcp Freq: 19% Extremes: High T 106 (1967) Low T 41 (1981) Precip 2.49 (1943)	11 T Avgs: 81/55 Sig Prcp Freq: 19% Extremes: High T 103 (2000) Low T 40 (1981) Precip 1.78 (1954)	12 T Avgs: 82/55 Sig Prcp Freq: 21% Extremes: High T 99 (1921) Low T 39 (1979) Precip 2.60 (1929)	13 T Avgs: 82/55 Sig Prcp Freq: 19% Extremes: High T 99* (1956) Low T 38 (1966) Precip 2.36 (2005)	14 T Avgs: 82/56 Sig Prcp Freq: 17% Extremes: High T 101 (1952) Low T 43* (1953) Precip 3.07 (1923)
15 T Avgs: 83/55 Sig Prcp Freq: 23% Extremes: High T 101 (1966) Low T 37 (1942) Precip 1.99 (1920)	16 T Avgs: 84/57 Sig Prcp Freq: 15% Extremes: High T 103* (1966) Low T 39 (1945) Precip 4.60 (1980)	17 T Avgs: 85/58 Sig Prcp Freq: 19% Extremes: High T 104* (1927) Low T 38 (1945) Precip 1.79 (1951)	18 T Avgs: 85/59 Sig Prcp Freq: 20% Extremes: High T 102 (1927) Low T 43 (2002) Precip 3.38 (1957)	19 T Avgs: 86/58 Sig Prcp Freq: 16% Extremes: High T 102 (2006) Low T 43 (1971) Precip 1.75 (1931)	20 T Avgs: 86/59 Sig Prcp Freq: 21% Extremes: High T 104 (2006) Low T 44 (1981) Precip 2.67 (2001)	21 T Avgs: 86/59 Sig Prcp Freq: 18% Extremes: High T 105 (1953) Low T 45 (1967) Precip 2.63 (1941)
22 T Avgs: 87/60 Sig Prcp Freq: 14% Extremes: High T 105* (1939) Low T 41* (1931) Precip 2.65 (1959)	23 T Avgs: 87/60 Sig Prcp Freq: 24% Extremes: High T 112 (2000) Low T 45 (1917) Precip 3.95 (1987)	24 T Avgs: 86/61 Sig Prcp Freq: 20% Extremes: High T 109 (2000) Low T 47 (1930) Precip 1.57 (1954)	25 T Avgs: 86/61 Sig Prcp Freq: 20% Extremes: High T 105 (1989) Low T 45 (1930) Precip 2.90 (1974)	26 T Avgs: 87/61 Sig Prcp Freq: 26% Extremes: High T 104 (1953) Low T 47 (1930) Precip 1.48 (1999)	27 T Avgs: 86/61 Sig Prcp Freq: 27% Extremes: High T 103 (1958) Low T 45 (1961) Precip 2.02 (1977)	28 T Avgs: 86/61 Sig Prcp Freq: 23% Extremes: High T 103 (1927) Low T 47 (1992) Precip 2.87 (1980)
29 T Avgs: 88/61 Sig Prcp Freq: 16% Extremes: High T 106 (1998) Low T 40 (1947) Precip 2.23 (1987)	30 T Avgs: 88/62 Sig Prcp Freq: 20% Extremes: High T 108 (2003) Low T 45 (1947) Precip 2.28 (1963)	31 T Avgs: 88/63 Sig Prcp Freq: 19% Extremes: High T 104 (1985) Low T 48* (1924) Precip 1.26 (1957)	Periods of Record Temps #1903-2010 Precip #1903-2012 Snow #1903-2012 # - large gaps in record	Key * - Record since tied Highlight = May record All Temps in deg F All Precip in inches Sig Prcp Freq = Pct of days with >= 0.1" precip	May. Averages High Temp 84 F Low Temp 58 F Avg Temp 71 F Precip 3.99" Snow 0.0"

Prepare for Wildfire Season with Free Tools and Resources

You can participate in Wildfire Community Preparedness Day, Saturday, May 6, by organizing an event to clear dried leaves and other flammable debris from your neighborhood.   Helpful tools and tips are available from the National Fire Protection Association to develop a 2017 Wildfire Community Preparedness Day activity for your community, or organization. Before starting a project, it is important to review the safety tips and safety gear, which includes properly stacking firewood and wearing safety goggles. The Preparedness Day customizable flyer  provides an opportunity to add local event information. Download the flyer, fill in your project details and start distributing today! Use this news release template to announce your community’s participation in Wildfire Community Preparedness Day. The Wildfire Community Preparedness Day logo may be used to promote local campaign efforts. Download the logo. Use the hashtag #WildfirePrepDay and share your project on Twitter. Promote involvement in your community by using these suggested pre-written Twitter and Facebook posts on your social media pages. Add the Wildfire Community Preparedness web banner to your site or event’s landing page. To learn more, visit the U.S. Fire Administration Wildfire Safety page or download the Prepareathon How to Prepare for a Wildfire guide.

2017 OSFA State Fire School #OKfire

Web Version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward Enrollment is open now, click here All courses are FREE to any Emergency Responder in the US. Over 120 events scheduled over the 4 days with Instructors coming in from all parts of the US. HOT Classes: First Due Company Operations Standpipe Operations Nozzle Operations Medical Response to Firefighter Mayday Forcible Entry Flammable Liquid Firefighting Grain Bin Rescue EMS Cadaver Lab Tactical Fitness Vehicle Extrication And Many More Space in HOT Classes are limited so sign up today.

Spread the Word: The 2017 FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Awards Application Period Opens Soon

Help the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recognize members of the community and their contributions to preparedness during the past year. Let worthy individuals and organizations know about the 2017 FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Awards, so they can receive the recognition they deserve for their preparedness efforts. Send this announcement along or share a social media post mentioning the awards from America's PrepareAthon, @Citizen_Corps, or @Prepareathon.   The FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Awards highlight innovative local practices and achievements by recognizing individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions toward strengthening their community to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a disaster. To learn more about the FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Awards, visit http://www.ready.gov/preparedness-awards.

Volunteer to Prepare Your Community

Volunteering in your community is a rewarding experience for both yourself and those you are assisting.  April 23-29, is National Volunteer Week. You can find volunteer opportunities or start your own project. Serve.gov offers resources to help you organize a group and be a positive addition to a community-based organization, or, if such an organization does not exist, to be a well-organized independently-run group that fills a gap in the community. Get started by reviewing these tips: Identify Local Partners Build A Team Set Goals Serve Your Community Celebrate Success Then, share your project and what you learn by telling your story at Serve.gov or on social media with the hashtag #iServe.

How to Prepare for an Active Shooter Scenario

An active shooter incident is a situation in which people in a confined or populated area are threatened with deadly violence. Incidents can happen anywhere and at any time. The best way to make sure you and your loved ones stay safe is to prepare ahead of time. Taking a few steps now and mentally rehearsing what to do can help you react quickly when every second counts. To help you prepare, review the Prepareathon How to Prepare for an Active Shooter Scenario Guide that outlines steps you can take before, during, and after an active shooter incident. The guide also includes: A Video - Run. Hide. Fight. Surviving an Active Shooter An Online Course - Active Shooter: What You Can Do A Guide for K-12 Schools A Guide for Houses of Worship To learn more about preparing for an active shooter incident, read  this story featuring Augustana College in Rock Island, IL where 1,700 students, 150 staff members, and 34 local agencies, organizations, and public safety departments participated in a full-scale active shooter exercise.