This report is a summary of activities Okmulgee County Emergency Management participated in and does not reflect all activities performed by or participated in by Okmulgee County Emergency Management.
— Meetings
Attended the regular meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners.
Conducted the monthly OCEM Volunteer Meeting to review operational readiness, wildfire response posture and upcoming training priorities.
— OCEM Conference
Attended the 2026 Conference in Oklahoma City on Tuesday and Wednesday.
A highlight of the conference was the Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners receiving the 2026 Public Officials Award from the Oklahoma Emergency Management Association. This recognition reflects the Board’s continued commitment to preparedness, mitigation initiatives, and support of countywide emergency management programs.
— Red Flag Fire Day – Preparations & Response Extensive coordination efforts were conducted in advance of Thursday’s Red Flag Fire conditions. Communication and resource coordination occurred between county fire departments, the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management, Oklahoma Forestry Services, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Weather Service and American Red Cross.
Pre-positioned and available resources included six dozer, nine type 6 wildland engines, one eight-person hotshot crew, three aircraft and county fire department apparatus and personnel.
This unified coordination ensured resource availability and operational readiness across Okmulgee County.
— Wildfire Activity Only one wildfire was reported during the Red Flag event. Departments responding included:
• Preston Fire Department
• Beggs Fire Department
• Twin Hills Fire Department
• Okmulgee Fire Department
• Oklahoma Forestry Services A rapid and coordinated attack resulted in a quick knockdown of the head of the fire. This prevented forward spread, avoided evacuations and allowed firefighters to concentrate on flanking and containment operations.
Throughout the week, OCEM responded to four wildland fires within the county and assisted Okfuskee County with resources and public safety aircraft operations.
— Floodplain Management
Two floodplain complaints were received in District 3.
Contact was made with both property owners, and one complaint has been resolved. The second remains under review and is ongoing in coordination with legal counsel, the complainant and the landowner.
— Volunteer Training
On Saturday, OCEM Volunteers attended Damage Assessment Training at the OCEM Office. Training focused on documentation standards, initial damage classification and operational coordination following severe weather or wildfire incidents.
— Fire Weather Outlook
Tuesday through Friday of the upcoming week will again bring elevated fire risk conditions. While current drought status remains moderate, and state statutory criteria for a burn ban have not been met, surrounding counties are experiencing similar conditions.
Residents are strongly encouraged to refrain from burning during these elevated risk periods. OCEM will continue to monitor drought indices, track fire department responses, evaluate fuel conditions and maintain coordination with state and federal partners.
Preparedness, early coordination and rapid response continue to reduce risk and strengthen resilience across Okmulgee County.
