Norman Emergency Management - Volunteer Page

08/27/2026

08/26/2026

🔥BURN BAN EXTENDED: The Cleveland County Board of County Commissioners voted on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026 to EXTEND the county-wide burn ban in response to high fire danger. Rather than expiring this Thursday, the burn ban is now in effect for 14 days.

Effective immediately, the 14-day burn ban prohibits all fires, campfires, bonfires, and the burning of trash or other materials.

Pursuant to the authority granted to the Board by Section 16-26.B of Title 2 of the Oklahoma Statutes, the Board declared that extreme fire danger exists in Cleveland County.

Enforcement of this county burn ban may be carried out by any law enforcement officer in the state. Any person convicted of violating this resolution shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, or both.

Outdoor cooking in approved cooking appliances is permissible with due caution.

08/25/2026

☢️ **DO YOU REMEMBER COLD WAR-ERA PREPAREDNESS?**

Norman Emergency Management is taking a look back at how families and communities prepared during the **1970s, 1980s, and early 1990s**—and we want to hear your stories.

Bring your **Cold War-era memorabilia**, shelter photographs, civil-defense items, old preparedness supplies, 72-hour kits, or family memories to our table at Sooner Mall.

🏆 **The best Cold War-era memorabilia brought to our table will win a portable weather radio—one winner each day!**

Can’t make it to the mall? We would still love to see what you have. **Share your photographs and memories in the comments below.**

Did your family have a shelter or emergency plan? Do you remember fallout-shelter signs, preparedness drills, emergency radios, or supplies your family kept on hand? **Where were you during the years when Americans prepared for an attack that, thankfully, never came?**

While you’re there, you can also meet members of the team, learn about the **Norman Emergency Response Volunteers**, and complete a volunteer application.

📅 **Friday, August 28 & Saturday, August 29**
⏰ **11:00 AM–5:00 PM**
📍 **Sooner Mall — west end near JCPenney on the north side**

Learn more about Cold War civil-defense history through the Civil Defense Museum:

https://civildefensemuseum.org/

Please share this post and tag someone who remembers this important part of American preparedness history!

08/25/2026

🚨 **LET’S HEAR FROM YOU, NORMAN!** 🚨

Emergency Management is built around **four key phases**:

🛡️ **Mitigation** – Reducing risks before disaster strikes
📋 **Preparedness** – Planning, training, and getting ready
🚨 **Response** – Taking action during an emergency
🏠 **Recovery** – Helping the community get back on its feet afterward

We want to hear from **YOU**:

👉 **Which of these four phases do you think is the MOST beneficial to you, your family, and our community — and why?**

**A. Mitigation**
**B. Preparedness**
**C. Response**
**D. Recovery**

Drop your answer in the comments! 👇

There really isn’t a wrong answer — each phase plays an important role, but we want to know **what matters most to the people we serve.**

💬 **Bonus question:** What is one thing you would like to learn more about when it comes to preparing your family for an emergency?

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↗️ Share this post with your friends and neighbors and let’s see which phase Norman chooses!

08/24/2026

🔥 RED FLAG WARNING & BURN BAN IN EFFECT 🔥

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Cleveland County until 9:00 PM this evening due to hot, very dry conditions.

Conditions include:
• Temperatures up to 112°F
• Relative humidity as low as 12%
• West-southwest winds 10–15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph
• Extremely dry fuels capable of supporting rapid fire spread

🚫 A burn ban is also in effect. Do not conduct outdoor burning.

Even a small spark can start a fire that spreads quickly under these conditions. Use extra caution with ci******es, chains, welding, mowing, equipment, vehicles parked over dry grass, and anything else that could produce heat or sparks.

🔥 If you see smoke or fire, report it immediately.

Please share this post and help keep Norman and Cleveland County fire safe today.