September 2019
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
0400L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/18/19 1- Be sure to download our “GARFIELD COUNTY EM” app. You’re NOT PREPARED without it. 2- Rain chances will go up starting Thursday evening and will be a factor through early next week. With moisture coming in from the gulf, a few troughs coming through the area and a cold front moving through, rain chances will be around. We don’t expect severe weather BUT we do expect heavy rainfall [...]
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
0345L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/17/19 1- GARFIELD COUNTY EM app = PREPAREDNESS & RESILIENCE. Get it BEFORE you need it! 2- Hot and windy again today as we move towards the weekend. Thursday will begin that chance for rain which will take us through the early part of next week. We’ll see how this comes together. 3- Here is a link to FEMA’s “Ready Kids” page. https://www.ready.gov/kids Instead of restating a lot [...]
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
0355L-MONDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/16/19 1-Sunshine and heat will be the norm this week and then rain chances come into play late Wednesday into Thursday. We’ll see how this comes together. 2- Planning for disasters, make sure your kids are involved in this process. Believe it or not, they may have better ideas and or plans for your respective households. More on this tomorrow. 3- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; [...]
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
0405L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/15/19 1-Hot and humid once again this afternoon. This pattern will continue and then a chance for rain shows up starting Wednesday through the weekend. 2- A reality on preparedness is that our kids are, in many cases, better prepared for the possibility of disaster than their parents are. Simply because they haven’t been indoctrinated yet on IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN HERE. I’ll have more on this subject [...]
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2019
0355L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/14/19 1- The warmup begins. We will average anywhere between the upper 80’s and low 90’s for the up and coming week. Lows will average from the mid 60’s to low 70’s. It will be a little humid but we will slowly transition into fall in a few weeks, HOPEFULLY! 2- Anyone traveling north today should check forecasts from the NWS as thunderstorms could affect travel. NWS FORECAST [...]
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
0400L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/13/19 1- It rained!! According to a few rain gauges we received anywhere from .77 inches on the western side of the county to around 5 inches on the eastern side. I received 2.65 at our Operations Center and 1.7 here at home. The crazy thing was that it all occurred at once it seemed. The lightning was crazy!! We had a wind gust of 78mph just south [...]
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
0403L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/12/19 1- MARGINAL RISK for severe weather. Hail and winds will be the main threats. Per NWS GUIDANCE, frontal passage may occur around mid-day. I will send out more info through our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app around mid-morning. 2- Preparing an emergency kit. Details on all sorts of kits can be obtained from the FEMA, GCEM, and RED CROSS websites. There are many others too. Here is a [...]
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
0340L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/11/19 1- SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 “NEVER FORGET” 2- Hot and windy for the most part today with a good possibility for some severe weather Thursday afternoon into Friday. Main threats on Thursday will be wind, hail, and torrential rainfall. 3- On a PREPAREDNESS note, if we have this kind of moisture during the WINTER months, ice and snowstorms will be common. I am not joking about this. Be [...]
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
0415L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/10/19 1- We are in a GENERAL RISK for thunderstorms today. If they occur, we aren’t expecting severe but if they are, winds will be the main threat. Thursday and Friday, it looks like several inches of rain. We’ll see how that works out. 2- PREPARED, NOT SCARED. This slogan has worked for me for many years. The more you know the less scared about anything you’ll be. [...]
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
0330L-MONDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-9/9/19 1- There is a very slight chance for a shower or two if storms can form around the area. Don’t hold your breath but it could happen anytime this week. Organized severe weather isn’t expected, per guidance, but if it does occur it would be due to winds. We’ll see what actually occurs. 2- Preparedness Planning is on the list for this week for PREPAREDNESS MONTH. I [...]
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 8, 2019
0355L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/8/19 1- As stated yesterday, if you live here and don’t have our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app, YOU’RE NOT PREPARED! This app has a lot of good information on it that can help you in the preparedness process. It can even help you find your way if you’re lost. Keep this in mind and don’t wait until the last minute. 2- Hot and windy for today so make [...]
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 2019
0405L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/7/19 1- If you live here and don’t have our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app, YOU’RE NOT PREPARED! This app has a lot of good information on it that can help you in the preparedness process. It can even help you find your way if you’re lost. Just sayin.. 2- The heat will continue for a few days then rain chances come back along with somewhat cooler temps. I’m [...]
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
0345L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/6/19 1- The oven is still on and the heat will continue through a good portion of next week. I know this is getting old but if we do have a cold winter, folks will complain about that too. We need to find that location where daytime temps are in the 70’s and nights are in the 50’s. When you find that place, let me know!! 2- The slogan for [...]
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
0355L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/5/19 1- Hot and humid conditions will continue through the weekend. Continue to pace yourselves and stay hydrated while working outside. 2- As you know this is Preparedness Month. This week Vance EM and I have gone with Financial Preparedness as our topic. It will be different next week. Any loss from some sort of event can be financially devastating especially if your insurance coverage isn’t where it [...]
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
0345L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/4/19 1-Hot and humid weather will continue through at least early next week then rain chances come back into the mix. We’ll see what happens. 2-September being Preparedness Month gives you an opportunity to look at everything you SHOULD BE DOING to become resilient. If you don’t want to listen to me, go to Ready.gov and start reading. You may think you know what to do but believe [...]
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
0420L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/3/19 1- The heat will continue this week so as stated all summer-stay hydrated and pay attention to what your body is telling you. Not much will change forecast-wise this week so stay cool. 2- September is PREPAREDNESS MONTH and throughout the month, I will be giving you some tips on several subjects. Some of these tips may apply to you and if they do, jot them down. [...]
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
0415L-MONDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/2/19 STORM SIREN TESTS WILL BE CONDUCTED TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 1- Oppressive heat will continue as temps slowly climb back into the upper 90’s by later this week. There is no rain in the forecast until this weekend. STAY HYDRATED while working outdoors. 2- Yesterday I mentioned that preparedness begins with you. What would you do if there was no power for at least a week? One [...]
SEPTEMBER 1, 2019
0450L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/1/19 "CORRECTED" 1- HOT &HUMID returns for the up and coming week. As we have been stating all summer, pace yourselves while working outdoors and stay hydrated. 2- September is National Preparedness Month. You will be seeing many posts this month on what you can do to be prepared in virtually any situation. You have seen my comment; PREPAREDNESS STARTS WITH YOU and PREPAREDNESS=RESILIENCE. My comment to everyone [...]
SEPTEMBER 1, 2019
0450L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/1/19 1- HOT &HUMID returns for the up and coming week. As we have been stating all summer, pace yourselves while working outdoors and stay hydrated. 2- September is National Preparedness Month. You will be seeing many posts this month on what you can do to be prepared in virtually any situation. You have seen my comment; PREPAREDNESS STARTS WITH YOU and PREPAREDNESS=RESILIENCE. My comment to everyone that [...]
August 2019
SATURDAY AUGUST 31, 2019
0527L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/31/19 1- Thunderstorms are on the way from northwest Oklahoma. Some will be heavy and the severe threat is low. Wind and hail would be the 2 threats so we’ll watch and see what happens. We received 2 inches of rain Friday morning. Let me know your totals from yesterday if you would. 2-Rain chances should go away for the most part after Sunday morning. This mess is [...]
