by Rachel Meinke | Nov 16, 2016 | 9-1-1 & Public Safety
Trooper’s Mom Featured in Public Service Announcement “Nicholas was the most giving person I know…” Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Nicholas Dees was hit and killed last year along I-40. His mother is featured in a new public service...
by Rachel Meinke | Aug 29, 2016 | 9-1-1 & Public Safety
Teach Your Children How To Handle Emergencies Without Scaring ThemDiscussing possible emergency scenarios with one’s children is never a pleasant topic. Parents do not want to frighten them or create new anxieties. Dr. Sanam Hafeez is a New York City based...
by Rachel Meinke | Aug 8, 2016 | 9-1-1 & Public Safety
Please be careful as Oklahoma students head back to school. Oklahoma drivers are being urged to stay alert for children walking or biking to schools throughout the region begin classes. AAA Oklahoma is cautioning motorists to watch out for pedestrians as about 46,000...
by Rachel Meinke | Apr 12, 2016 | 9-1-1 & Public Safety
The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) joins 20 other local governments, councils of governments and nonprofit associations in support of HB 3126. The bill, authored by Rep. Josh Cockroft (R-District 27) and Senator Jason Smalley (R-District 28),...
by Rachel Meinke | Apr 12, 2016 | 9-1-1 & Public Safety
HB 3126 Senate Floor Version Outline Section 1 – Named the “Oklahoma 9-1-1 Management Authority Act.” Creates a new section of law, 63 O.S. 2861. Section 2 – Definitions 1. Authority – Oklahoma 9-1-1 Management Authority 2. Governing Body – local governments,...
by Rachel Meinke | Feb 3, 2016 | 9-1-1 & Public Safety
OKLAHOMA CITY – Saving lives and protecting communities is the goal of the 2016 National Tornado Summit. The 5th annual event will be held Feb. 29-March 2 in Oklahoma City. “We are really excited about the valuable information being presented at the 2016 conference,”...
