SKIATOOK, Oklahoma – A community‑wide power outage has left portions of Skiatook without electricity, prompting the Skiatook Police Department to issue a public safety reminder on its Facebook page. The department, in coordination with the Skiatook Electric Department and the city’s E‑911 system, emphasized that essential emergency services remain fully operational.
Key safety reminders for residents
- Traffic signals: Any traffic light that is dark should be treated as a four‑way stop. Drivers are urged to proceed with caution, look both ways, and yield to other vehicles and pedestrians.
- Emergency services: Police, fire and EMS continue to respond to genuine emergencies without interruption.
- 9‑1‑1 usage: Residents should reserve 9‑1‑1 calls for life‑threatening situations. The department asked the public not to call 9‑1‑1 solely to report the outage or to request an estimated restoration time, as doing so can delay response to critical incidents.
- Downed lines: Stay away from any downed power lines and report them immediately to the electric utility or 9‑1‑1 if there is an imminent danger.
- Patience appreciated: The city thanked the community for its patience while crews work to restore power safely and efficiently.
The Skiatook Electric Department has not released a specific timeline for when power will be fully restored, but officials said they are monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates as they become available. Residents are encouraged to follow the city’s official social‑media channels for the latest information.
How to stay informed
In addition to the police department’s Facebook post, the city’s website and local radio stations will broadcast any significant developments. Residents can also sign up for text alerts through the city’s emergency notification system, which provides real‑time updates on power restoration progress and safety advisories.
Community response
Neighbors have been sharing tips on social media, reminding each other to use flashlights instead of candles and to keep refrigerator doors closed to preserve food. Local businesses are offering discounts on generator rentals and battery‑powered devices to help families cope during the outage.
While power outages can be inconvenient, the coordinated response from Skiatook’s public‑safety agencies demonstrates the city’s commitment to keeping residents safe and informed. The department reiterated that any urgent medical, fire, or law‑enforcement needs will be addressed promptly, and urged citizens to remain vigilant and patient as restoration efforts continue.
Original reporting: KTUL 8 (Sinclair) – local — read the source article.
