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Childcare regulations

March 26, 2020

Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) has revised guidance for childcare facilities. OKDHS strongly encourages child care facilities to remain open as they provide a critical service for first responders and health care professionals. Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) issued stronger guidance for investigating and cleaning a child care facility where an employee or…

Tulsa courts closed 30 days

March 26, 2020

Presiding Judge William LaFortune ordered the closure of all Tulsa County judicial offices and courts for the next 30 days amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an order published March 19. The decision to close the courthouse came after an emergency meeting of Tulsa County District Court judges. It notes President Donald Trump issued an…

Tulsa impact

March 26, 2020

Mayor G.T. Bynum on March 17 issued an executive order to close all bars in Tulsa at midnight. Bynum also ordered commercial establishments, hotels/motels, restaurants, food courts and large entertainment venues to close. The executive order applies to places like taverns, breweries, hookah bars, fitness centers, spas, amusement parks, etc. The order does not apply…

Broken Arrow closes some businesses

March 26, 2020

The City of Broken Arrow has shuttered places of public gathering and limited restaurants to take-out options due to the coronavirus pandemic after hearing from Health Department officials. Broken Arrow Mayor Craig Thurmond, with the City Council’s unanimous support, ordered the closure of certain businesses and dine-in restaurants at midnight March 20. The first confirmed…

Colleges close campuses

March 26, 2020

The University of Tulsa said students should not return to campus from spring break (last week) and only virtual classes will be offered through the end of the semester. TU students have only restricted access to campus housing. The University of Oklahoma’s Norman and Tulsa campuses will resume online-only instruction after spring break. Graduation ceremonies…

Tulsa banks close lobbies

March 26, 2020

Most Tulsa banks – including Arvest, Mabrey Bank and Bank of Oklahoma – have temporarily closed their lobbies to customers. The drive-throughs are open. FDIC Insurance covers deposits up to $250,000. Bank officials advise the public to be aware of malicious cyber criminals using phishing emails and other methods to tap bank accounts during the…

Don’t flush Lysol wipes

March 26, 2020

City of Tulsa officials said that Lysol wipes, baby wipes (even if they say flushable), paper towels and feminine products cannot be flushed into sewer lines. The City’s Water & Sewer Department has already taken several calls in reference to Lysol wipes getting caught in the sewer system.

Put garbage in a bag in the trash bin

March 26, 2020

Additionally, to help reduce the transmission of COVID-19, the City is asking all refuse items be placed in a sealed trash bag that is placed inside your closed gray trash bin to help protect employees. City of Tulsa refuse and recycling services are operating as normal for trash pickup.

Travel advice

March 26, 2020

If traveling domestically or internationally, the Health Department recommends you should monitor your health and practice social distancing for 14 days after returning from travel. Travelers who are sick with fever, cough or have trouble breathing should stay home and call ahead before seeking medical care. For help, visit: www.cityoftulsa.org/covid-19.

Pay city bills online

March 26, 2020

Residents needing to pay utility bills, municipal traffic tickets and use police and 311 reporting can do so on the City’s E-Services portal at: www.cityoftulsa.org/residents/payments-and-e-services/