Severe weather comes all year long. To help you stay safe, here are several resources for the 4-States area. Weather officials suggest everyone be aware and be prepared for storm systems ahead of time. Make a plan and know what to do when the time comes.
CLOSINGS
- KOAM Closings
- Submit Closings
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- Call KOAM at 417-624-0233 or 620-231-0400 OR email frontdesk@koamnewsnow.com
- A front desk clerk can walk you through requirements and help you sign up Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Call KOAM at 417-624-0233 or 620-231-0400 OR email frontdesk@koamnewsnow.com
- Each year, it’s recommended that you test your closings login before winter weather hits. This way, you can call KOAM to help solve any issues.
- After hours: If you have not signed up to be a part of the closing system, you can post your closing to our Facebook page’s community post section.
- To sign up to submit closings:
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ROAD CONDITIONS
- Kansas
- Road Conditions Map
- Sign up for My Kansas 511
- More Kansas Traffic and Travel information
- Kansas Road Alerts
- Call 5-1-1 in Kansas or call 1-866-511-5368 (KDOT)
- Oklahoma
- Road Conditions Map
- Traffic Advisories
- Other Road Condition Resources
- OK Dept. of Public Safety’s Road Conditions hotline – 1-888-425-2385
- Missouri
- Road Conditions Map
- List of Road Alerts
- More Missouri Travel Information
- 888-ASK MODOT (275-6636)
- Arkansas
- Closures Other Road Condition Resources
- Call for latest recorded information on weather-related road conditions – (501) 569-2374
OUTAGE MAPS
- Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives: https://outages.amec.org/outages/maps
- Empire – Liberty: https://www.empiredistrict.com/Outages/OutageMap
- Evergy: https://outagemap.evergy.com/
- Heartland Rural Electric Cooperative: https://www.heartland-rec.com/outage-center
- State of Oklahoma: https://poweroutage.us/area/state/oklahoma
SAFETY
- Winter weather safety tips to protect yourself and loved ones
- Keeping your kids safe and warm in their car seats
- Storm Shelter and Emergency Management links in the 4-States
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4-State Area Social Media Accounts to Watch
Several law enforcement agencies in the 4-State area will post updates during severe weather on their social media pages.
You can also find updates from Department of Transportation agencies on social media.
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