Okmulgee County Secures FEMA Funding for Outdoor Warning Sirens

New siren system to be installed ahead of severe weather season

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Okmulgee County has received $248,000 in federal funding from FEMA to launch a new outdoor warning siren program, marking the first time the county will have a comprehensive siren system to alert residents of severe weather emergencies.

Why it matters

Okmulgee County is prone to severe storms, tornadoes, and other extreme weather events, and the new siren system will provide a critical early warning system to help keep residents safe during these dangerous situations.

The details

The new outdoor warning siren program will install multiple sirens throughout Okmulgee County to provide comprehensive coverage and alert residents of impending severe weather. The project is being funded entirely through the FEMA grant, allowing the county to establish this important public safety infrastructure at no cost to local taxpayers.

  • The FEMA funding was secured in February 2026.
  • The new siren system will be installed ahead of severe weather season.

The players

Okmulgee County

A county located in northeastern Oklahoma that is prone to severe storms and weather events.

FEMA

The Federal Emergency Management Agency, which provided the $248,000 grant to fund the new outdoor warning siren program in Okmulgee County.

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What’s next

The county plans to have the new outdoor warning siren system fully installed and operational before the start of severe weather season.

The takeaway

The new FEMA-funded siren system will provide a critical early warning capability for Okmulgee County residents, helping to keep the community safe during dangerous severe weather events.