Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps (OKMRC)

01/12/2026

Today is Human Trafficking Awareness Day 💙Human trafficking happens in every state, including Oklahoma, and often increases during and after disasters. When communities are disrupted, people may be displaced, separated from support systems, or seeking help, and these conditions are what just what traffickers are looking to exploit. At OKMRC, we believe preparedness includes understanding these risks, knowing the warning signs, and supporting trauma-informed, survivor-centered response. Awareness helps reduce vulnerability and keeps communities safer before, during, and after disasters.

If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733 (BEFREE).

01/11/2026

✨👀 It’s National Vision Board Day! 👀✨

Our vision? Fewer disasters catching people off guard. More neighbors helping neighbors. And maybe a few more volunteers with passion, comfy shoes, and big hearts. ❤️

Check out our vision board featuring real-life goals like helping neighbors, showing up when it matters, and our volunteers in action doing AMAZING things!!!

If your vision includes making a difference, learning new skills, and being part of a team that shows up when our neighbors are in need, then OKMRC volunteering belongs on YOUR board!!! No scissors, glue, or magazine clippings required.

👉 Turn your vision into ACTION!!! Volunteer with OKMRC!!! We’d LOVE to have you on our team!!!! 😉 www.OKMRC.org

01/10/2026

We often meet people on one of the hardest days of their lives, and how we respond matters.

Join OKMRC as we partner with the AWH4T and Tulsa Day Center for Crisis Intervention & De-escalation Training to learn practical skills you can use during severe winter sheltering responses. These skills are skills you can use during any disaster response, community events, and even everyday life.

📅 14 January
⏰ 12–1:30 PM
📍 Boston Ave United Methodist Church
🔗 www.OKMRC.org

These are skills every responder should have! We hope to see you there! Registration is required.

-Escalation

01/09/2026

This weekend, check those emergency kits, and make any updates needed and restock. Don't forget to check and update your vehicle emergency kit as well. If you want to learn more about preparedness, check out our OKMRC Events Calendar as we already have numerous trainings and events schedule this year and are adding more each week! Stay safe!

Who had severe thunderstorms and tornado warnings on their bingo card for January? Not us, that's for sure! But it is a great reminder that any kind of weather can happen at any time. We are in Oklahoma, after all.

Now, between weather events, is a great time to review your emergency kit and make sure it's fully stocked and in a convenient place to grab at a moments notice.

Here are some of the basics you should have in your kit:
‣ Water (one gallon per person per day for several days, for drinking and sanitation)
‣ Food (at least a several-day supply of non-perishable food)
‣ Manual can opener (for food)
‣ Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert
‣ Flashlight
‣ First aid kit
‣ Extra batteries
‣ Whistle (to signal for help)
‣ Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties (for personal sanitation)
‣ Wrench or pliers (to turn off utilities)
‣ Local maps
‣ Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery
‣ Medication
‣ Pet food
‣ Personal hygiene supplies

A more extensive list can be found at www.ready.gov/kit

01/09/2026

🧠 Mental Health First Aid Training🧠

In honor of Wellness Awareness Month OKMRC is partnering with the Tulsa Salvation Army and offering Mental Health First Aid Training this month. We hope to see you there!

📅 22 January
⏰ 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
🏫 Tulsa Salvation Army
📍 924 S. Hudson Ave., Tulsa
🔗 Register on www.OKMRC.org

This full-day training builds skills to recognize the signs of mental health challenges, respond with confidence, and connect people to appropriate support. These tools that are valuable in disaster response AND everyday life!

⚠️ Space is very limited. Once the registration limit is reached, the class will close.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation from Tulsa OKMRC Coordinator, Carrie Suns, once your registration has been approved by the Salvation Army.

👉 Don’t wait—secure your spot early!

01/08/2026

Folks stay weather aware all day today!

A line of strong to severe thunderstorms will continue to move east through E OK & NW AR through this morning. Storms will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail & a couple tornadoes. Please take shelter if you are under a warning.

01/08/2026

Join us next week on Monday the 12th, for our rescheduled ICS in Public Health Response Training. This is a new training that introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) as it pertains to public health and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training for public health volunteers & staff. This course is for any OKMRC volunteers who plan to work Tulsa Health Department (THD) activations and responses! We'd LOVE to see you kick off this new year training with us! Sign up at OKMRC.org!

01/07/2026

Hi OKMRC! Looks like there are still some slots open in this weekend's Emergency Animal Sheltering Level 1 class. Sign up links can be found on the OKMRC Events Calendar for January (www.OKMRC.org). The description says the class closed on 1/4, but you actually can still enroll, but most likely won't get your book shipped to you in time for the class Friday evening. However, they will send you an electronic version and you can either use it electronically or print yourself out a hard copy. This class is a pre-requisite for the Level 2 class in February. It's a virtual 2 day course. Friday, 1/9, is 5-9 pm and Saturday, 1/10, is from 9 am - 1pm. It's great information if you plan on helping our animal response teams during disasters (and great tips for your furry family members).

01/07/2026

Happy National Cuddle Day! 🐶🐱

***Preparedness Tip: While you’re snuggled up with your pet, snap a quick selfie together. Print it out and add it to your go-bag. We promise, having a photo of you and your pet can help with reunification if you’re separated after a disaster .

This preparedness tip is cute AND prepared!!! 💙🐾💙

01/06/2026

💻📱 Happy Technology Day!

Technology keeps us connected… until the battery dies. 🔋

***Preparedness tip: Turn on emergency alerts AND keep a portable charger in your go-kit - because 1% is NOT a preparedness plan. Bonus points if it has a solar option for those disasters that leave you without electricity for days!

01/06/2026

Here's some FABULOUS ideas for 2026 goals from our OKMRC Stress Response Team! We REALLY think you should check out that last one! 😉

To help you start the year right, here's a few simple resolutions that make life a little easier and maybe even a little more fun!

Want to make an even bigger impact this year? Why not try volunteering on our team? We're always looking for others who have a passion for helping their communities thrive and become resilient. Visit our website to learn more: https://oksrtinc.com/pages/Volunteer

✨ Make 2026 the year of calm, connection, and preparedness!

01/05/2026

Many folks (including students) are getting back to regular schedules today after the holidays, so give yourself a little extra time when traveling and watch those school zones and bus stops. Happy 2026!

Winter break has come and gone. ☃️👋

Drivers — watch for school buses and stay alert in school zones and near bus stops! 🚌🚏