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MEET ADRIAN LAMOREUX: ACOG 9-1-1 SYSTEMS SPECIALIST I
ACOG 9-1-1 is excited to welcome Adrian Lamoreux, 9-1-1 Systems Specialist I, as a new member of our team. Before joining 9-1-1 ACOG, he worked as a Premise Technician with AT&T. As a 9-1-1 Systems Specialist I with 9-1-1 ACOG, Lamoreux ensures the continuous...
Central Oklahoma Celebrates Bike Month 2020
Every year, the League of American Bicyclists designates May as National Bike Month. This is a month to recognize and celebrate the benefits that bicycling has to community health and the environment, as well as its legitimacy as a mode of transportation. Due to...
Celebrate OKC Area Trees
Enter your local store in April and you won’t be overwhelmed with Arbor Day greeting cards, candy or treats. It’s a holiday that has strong roots that branch out 130 years ago to Nebraska and were solidified in 1970 when President Nixon recognized its observance...
We Remember: ACOG Staff Recalls the OKC Bombing
We Will Never ForgetACOG Staff Remembers April 19, 1995A flashbulb memory is a highly detailed, vivid recollection of a moment in time that carries significant or surprising news; such as the birth of a child or the death of a loved one.These snapshot...
9-1-1 & COVID-19
Many things have changed since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak. One thing that has not changed is 9-1-1 is still available 24 hours a day to help you in an emergency.9-1-1 centers are still fully staffed and dispatchers are reporting for work...
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) News & Information
5/3/2021 In response to the mask ordinance set forth by the City of OKC expiring, visitors to the ACOG office are encouraged to wear a mask, but not required. 7/20/2020 In response to the mask ordinance set forth by the City of OKC on July 17, 2020, ACOG...
Central Oklahoma Electric Vehicle Charging Station Maps Unveiled at OKC Auto Show
ACOG Central Oklahoma Electric Vehicle Charging Station Maps Unveiled at OKC Auto ShowSeventy-three EV charging stations open or coming soon to the OKC MetroOklahoma has been rated the number one state to own an electric vehicle by Yourmechanic.com. One of...
Don’t Count Yourself Out – Census 2020 Resources
OK, Let's Count! Not only is 2020 a Leap Year - more importantly, it's a Census year. Census data will determine how more than $675 billion in federal funds will be distributed to the states each year of the following decade. Oklahoma stands to lose...
Job Posting: Guthrie PD Searching for a Dispatcher
City of Guthrie, Oklahoma Job DescriptionDISPATCHERUnder the general supervision of the Chief of Police, the dispatcher is responsible for the City's central communication system.Job DescriptionApply Here
ACOG’s 2020 Legislative Priorities
Central Oklahoma Communities Awarded EV Chargers
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has released the first round of awards for the ChargeOK Grant Program, which is focused on increasing access to electric vehicle (EV) charging in the state.Central Oklahoma communities...
Job Posting: El Reno Police Department Seeks Communication Officer
Job Posting: EL Reno Police Department Seeks Communication Officer The El Reno Police Department is testing for qualified applicants for a Communication Officer position. Applicant must possess excellent communication and computer skills, and be able to multi-task in...
Now Open: Submissions for FY20 ACOG CLEAN AIR Grants for Public Sector Fleets
Submissions for FY20 ACOG CLEAN AIR Grants for Public Sector Fleets Now Open Applications may be submitted beginning November 1. The deadline for all applications is 4 pm on December 15. Contracts will be awarded on or before January 31. Approximately...
Call for Projects: STBG-UZA Workshop
Call for Projects: STBG - UZA Workshop - November 1On November 1, ACOG will issue the OCARTS area annual STBG-UZA Call for Projects for the update of the FFY 2020-2023 TIP. To help communities and members prepare for the upcoming application period, ACOG...
Two New Traffic Laws Go Into Effect November 1, 2019
Two New Bicycle Travel Laws Go Into Effect November 1 On November 1, 2019 two new traffic laws pertaining to Oklahoma bicyclist will take effect.Proceed through a red light when safe - Bicyclist can now cautiously proceed through a red light...
School Bus Replacement Funding Opportunities
School Bus Replacement Funding Opportunities Program Applications Now Being Accepted The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is pleased to announce two funding opportunities that aim to reduce vehicle emissions in the state.The Diesel Emissions...
Text to 911 Now Available in Central Oklahoma
People in central Oklahoma can now send a text message to 911 to request emergency help. The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) recently implemented the Text to 911 service in multiple cities and towns in the state to allow people in...
ACOG announces a Call for Projects for the Air Quality Small Grant Program
The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) announces a Call for Projects for the Air Quality Small Grant Program. A total of $200,000 in CMAQ (Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality) funds are available for small bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure,...