PSO Shares Winter Weather Safety Tips

Public utility encourages customers to prepare for colder temperatures and potential storms

Jan. 28, 2026 at 11:31pm

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As Oklahoma braces for winter weather, Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) is urging customers to take proactive steps to stay safe and prepared. The utility is working year-round to strengthen the electric grid, and is now sharing important safety tips for customers, including building emergency kits, using space heaters safely, and signing up for outage alerts.

Why it matters

Winter storms can pose serious risks to public safety, including power outages, downed power lines, and other hazards. By sharing these preparedness tips, PSO is helping its customers take the necessary steps to protect themselves and their families during potentially dangerous winter weather.

The details

PSO crews are working to trim trees near power lines, upgrade equipment, and install smart technology to reduce outages and improve response times. The utility is also encouraging customers to build emergency kits with essential supplies, use space heaters safely, and treat all downed power lines as dangerous. Customers who rely on life-supporting medical equipment should have a backup power source and an alternate plan in case of an outage.

  • As colder temperatures approach and the possibility of winter storms increases

The players

Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO)

A public utility company that provides electricity to customers in Oklahoma.

Dwayne Apple

PSO Vice President of Distribution Operations.

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What they’re saying

“We're always monitoring weather conditions and preparing our system to handle whatever Oklahoma's winter might bring.”

— Dwayne Apple, PSO Vice President of Distribution Operations

The takeaway

By taking the proactive steps recommended by PSO, such as building emergency kits and signing up for outage alerts, Oklahoma residents can help ensure their safety and preparedness in the face of potentially dangerous winter weather.