Tornado debris wraps around splintered trees in front of a two-story home partially covered with a large bright blue tarp. Other tall trees tower above the house in the background. — Debris and splintered trees are scattered throughout the countryside after a tornado in McCurtain County in 2022. (Photo by Todd Johnson, OSU Agriculture)

Prepare, plan and recover with disaster tips from OSU Extension

Thursday, March 13, 2025

Media Contact: Gail Ellis | Editorial Communications Coordinator | 405-744-9152 | gail.ellis@okstate.edu

With the risk of wildfires, tornadoes, floods and more on the horizon this spring, Oklahoma State University Extension reminds Oklahomans of the following resources available before, during and after a natural disaster.

Wildfire Preparedness and Recovery
Tornadoes and Severe Weather
Flooding
Drought
Extreme Heat
Natural Disaster Recovery

SUNUP Videos

Ways to protect land from wildfires
Planning for severe weather
What to do after the storm
SUNUP’s drought playlist
Signs of heat stress

An OSU Extension office is located in every county of Oklahoma to provide information and education in agriculture and natural resources, community health, family and consumer sciences, rural economic development, and 4-H.

Contact a county office to connect with an educator, ask questions and learn about local programming available to community members of all ages.