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Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) is an index used to determining forest fire potential. The drought index is based on a daily water balance, where a drought factor is balanced with precipitation and soil moisture (assumed to have a maximum storage capacity of 8-inches) and is expressed in hundredths of an inch of soil moisture depletion. The drought index ranges from 0 to 800, where a drought index of 0 represents no moisture depletion, and an index of 800 represents absolutely dry conditions. Seminole Burn Ban continues to be in effect. Use the link below to read more on county issued burn bans. https://ag.ok.gov/burn-ban-faq/

Catholic Charities Disaster Case Management Program is currently serving those impacted by the May 2022 tornado. If you or someone you know have unmet needs, please call 405-465-3808 and leave your name, number, and a brief description of the disaster impact. #SeminoleOK #ProudProgressiveProsperous

Congratulations to Sean Carlisle on receiving the 2022 Innovations Award from Oklahoma Municipal League. Citizen Problem Reporter has significantly altered how the City of Seminole manages its workload. Go to www.Seminole.Tiny.US/CPR to use Citizen Problem Reporter. *Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. The characters and events depicted in this video are fictitious. Any similarity to actual persons is purely coincidental and the plot is not to be associated with actual historical records. We do not own nor claim to own the rights to this music.

Oklahoma residents affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred May 2-8 have one week remaining to apply for federal assistance. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, Sept. 28. Federal assistance may help eligible survivors pay for rent, home repair or replacement and many other disasterrelated needs, including vehicle repair or replacement, funeral expenses, medical or dental expenses and other costs associated with recovery from a disaster. If you have not applied for federal assistance, there are several ways to apply. ▪ Log onto DisasterAssistance.gov to submit your application for disaster assistance. The website is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. ▪ Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use a video relay service, captioned telephone service, or other communication services, please provide FEMA the specific number assigned for that service. Lines are open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CDT, seven days a week. ▪ Visit the Disaster Recovery Center in Seminole County. The DRC is located at: Seminole State College David L. Boren Library Room 105 2701 Boren Blvd. Seminole, OK 74868 Hours: Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday. For the latest information, visit fema.gov/disaster/4657. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/FEMARegion6 and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/FEMARegion6. # # # FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters. Apply Today, Disaster Assistance Deadline is One Week Away. Learn more at fema.gov. Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA tollfree at 833-285-7448). If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service. Multilingual operators are available (press 2 for Spanish).

“If you See Something, Say Something.” Many people know the slogan, but do they know who to call if they see suspicious activity? City of Seminole is partnering with State and Federal agencies to raise awareness about this easy way to help prevent terrorism. “See Something, Say Something” Awareness Day, also known as #SeeSayDay is a national campaign developed to educate the public on the importance of recognizing the signs of terrorism-related suspicious activity and how to report it to law enforcement. This year, the #SeeSayDay campaign encourages everyone to take the time to look up the Suspicious Activity Reporting number for their city or state and save it in their phones. In Oklahoma, the public can report suspicious activity by calling (405) 842-8547 or visit seesayok.com to report online. If there’s an emergency, call 911. When reporting suspicious activity, be sure to describe specifically what you observed, including: who or what you saw, when you saw it, where it occurred, and why it’s suspicious. Everyone plays a role in keeping neighbors, family, coworkers, friends, and other community members safe from terrorist attacks. City of Seminole, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Oklahoma Office Homeland Security, and the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security hope this campaign will spread the word about how each individual Oklahoman can help law enforcement prevent terrorism in Seminole and across the state. More information is available online at www.dhs.gov/see-something-say-something.

October was first declared Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) in 1982. Since then, organizations and communities have taken action to advocate and support the commemoration of DVAM. For the first time, Reynolds Wellness Center is hosting a Women’s Self Defense Class in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Kyle Craig will teach Krav Maga on October 29th from 8am-12pm at the Wellness Center. Krav Maga is the official hand to hand combat and self-defense system of the Israeli Military. Its brutal and effective techniques are focused solely on real world situations. In July of 2021 Kyle was inducted in the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame as the Combatives Instructor Of the Year. Participants can reserve their spot at Reynolds Wellness Center by paying $25 cash or make a check to W.C.M.A. “In the past three years the Seminole PD has responded to 52 actual Domestic violence calls. This number is lower than normal due to laws recently changing that classifies what is an actual domestic violence case. We know there are many more domestic violence cases out there that go unreported for many different reasons. If you or someone you know are involved in a Domestic Violence situation you can call 405-382-5979 / 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 911 if it is an emergency,” said Police Chief Jon Withers. The Family Resource Center (FRC) a proud partner agency of the Office of Attorney General, is located at 2015 W. Wrangler Blvd in Seminole. FRC is dedicated to working towards diminishing domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and dating violence by "changing and saving lives daily." At the Family Resource Center, you will find advocates who are committed to assisting and supporting individuals, children, and survivors of domestic violence/sexual assault by providing services and ensuring a safe shelter environment to individuals living in and/or affected by violent relationships. Residential and non-residential clients are encouraged to develop a safety plan and service plan with achievable goals and work to obtain the objectives to begin the journey from victim to survivor. Through this process clients attend domestic violence, parenting education, job skills, independent living skills to help them better understand their situation and to navigate effectively through situations it in the future. FRC services are available to both non-residential and residential clients. Clients do not have to be in shelter to receive support services.

“We want to thank City Council for granting us the flexibility to work and develop projects like Citizen Problem Reporter. It has grown to be a crucial tool for the way The City arranges and prioritizes issues in Seminole,” said City Manager Steve Saxon. Sean Carlisle, the GIS/IT Director created the GIS for Seminole. Now, even the newest staff person knows the directional flow and what to shut down during a line break. Sean's GIS innovation led to the creation of a "Citizen Problem Reporter" app. Now citizens can dispatch city crews to fix issues from their cell phones directly to iPads in the field. This has cut switchboard frustration and the time city crews spend deciphering messages. “We are extremely proud of Sean and all his success. He was instrumental in making Citizen Problem Reporter a reality, but we also acknowledge the teamwork and assistance that went into it,” Saxon said. “It is truly an honor to receive this award. It would not have been possible without the assistance, suggestions, and inspiration from my colleagues in community development and public works offices. It was a pleasure to create this as a way to give back to the community. We hope to keep improving the Citizen Problem Reporter for the Seminole community, “ said Director Sean Carlisle. The Citizen Problem Reporter (CPR) can be used by the general public to submit non-emergency problems or requests for service in Seminole. The application presents multiple maps that can be used to report a problem. Users can anonymously submit new reports, review existing reports, and comment and vote on reports submitted by other users. Citizens can access CPR by going to www.seminole.tiny.us/CPR. Mike Fina, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Municipal League said, “The Citizen Problem Reporter is an innovative way for citizens to report issues directly to municipal officials. This app also allows direct feedback on showing proof of completed work and feedback on if the problem has been addressed. Congratulations to the City of Seminole on their award.” In 1996, OML created the Municipal Innovations Award to recognize cities and towns for their innovative ideas. With this award, the goal is to encourage the sharing of ideas among our members and to celebrate the innovations of Oklahoma’s municipalities. The Oklahoma Municipal League is the authoritative source for information, training, and resources on effective local government for member organizations and is recognized as the unified voice of Oklahoma cities and towns.

Oklahoma Emergency Management is partnering with multiple organizations to do one last push to get tornado victims help from disaster services. The Temporary Damage Help Center is located at the Heritage House on Friday, September 15th, from 2pm-6pm and on Saturday, September 16th, from 10am-6pm. Volunteers consisting of a community leader, a Fema expert, and a mental health representative will canvas the neighborhood on September 15th and September 16th from 9-12pm both days to help inform the public. Catholic Charities will lead case management. If there are questions about the FEMA or SBA process, please call 405-523-3013.

In 2019, City Council recognized a leadership void and started Seminole Youth Council two years 12 students from Seminole and Varnum High School. This year Seminole Youth Council consists of 26 juniors and seniors from Seminole, Varnum, and The Academy of Seminole. On September 6th, 2022, Seminole Youth Council had their first official meeting with City Manager Steve Saxon over the City of Seminole’s Budget. The students were divided into groups to make decisions on how they believed $10 million dollars was best spent in The City of Seminole. “It is a brief glimpse into what a City Council member has to go through to decide how money is spent in The City,” according to Saxon. “I knew the first meeting was a success when I heard one girl asking Steve how to become a city council member,” Youth Council Sponsor Briana Wymore said. Seminole Youth Council will continue plans for the Family Entertainment Center that was started by the original Youth Council members. “Every group said that the Family Entertainment Center was worth spending money on. The items ranged from water, sewer, police, fire, parks, and tornado damage. They may not have agreed on every topic, but they agreed that the Family Entertainment Center needs to be in Seminole,” Saxon said. “It’s always fun seeing what they believe is important. They will often surprise us with their thoughts and ideas,” Wymore said. Seminole Youth Council will continue to meet once a month with different speakers. The next meeting will be October 5th with Community Development Director Sharon Emmitt.

Seminole City Council approved replacing and relocating 1600 feet of water line. This water line will replace an existing leaking line that currently runs in the middle of Milt Phillips. “We are extremely grateful to have City Council members that want to improve the City by upgrading the water systems. We see constant support from them in all water projects including a new sewer system and replacing water lines,” said Public Works Director Bryant Baker. The City has placed the alleyway dumpsters on the side of the road so businesses in the area can continue to utilize the trash services. “We are aware that these projects cause inconveniences to surrounding companies and residents, but we also understand that the benefits outweigh the drawbacks. We do our best to make these projects run as smooth as possible by checking the weather, working quickly and efficiently, and communicating with the public as much as possible,” Baker said. The City plans to continue to update water lines and keep making improvements as much as possible. “We are always ready to serve Seminole to the best of our ability. We love the community and love being a part of making The City better,” Baker said.

The City of Seminole has multiple open positions. 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓-𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐎𝐘𝐄𝐄 The City of Seminole is accepting applications for a part-time maintenance employee to assist. Applicant must: -Have reliable transportation -Be able to lift minimum 30 pounds -Be able to walk several miles per day -Be a self-starter who can follow direction Salary is dependent upon experience. Resumes may be sent to Sharon@Seminole-Oklahoma.net. Full position description may be requested at the same email. 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐃𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 There is one immediate openings for the street department with competitive pay and excellent benefits. The City will help with CDL certification after 90 days with pay incentive. Having experience is a plus but not mandatory. Hours are 7 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday with one weekend a month paid on call. Contact Express Employment Professionals - Seminole, OK for more information. 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐃𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 There is one immediate openings for the street department with competitive pay and excellent benefits. A Class D Water License is preferred, but not necessary. Hours are 7 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday with one weekend a month paid on call. Contact Express Employment Professionals - Seminole, OK for more information. 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐑 Seminole Police Department has an opening for a full time patrol officer. Pick up an application at the Police Station at 900 N Harvey Road. 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 Seminole FIRE Department has an opening for a firefighter/EMT. Pick up an application at the Fire Department at 900 N Harvey Road. #SeminoleOK

Separate SEALED BIDS for the replacement of HVAC units, Phases I, II and III, will be received by the Community Development Director at the City of Seminole Office of Community Development until 10:00 a.m. CDT on Friday, September 30, 2022, and then said office publicly opened and read aloud. All bids must include assurances that the following provisions will be complied with: Federal Labor Standards Provisions, US Department of Labor, 29 CFR 5; Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1974, as amended; 12 U.S.C. 1701U, which requires that, to the greatest extent feasible, opportunities for training and employment be given lower-income residents of the project area and contracts for work in substantial part by persons residing in the area of the project; Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, which assures that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, natural origin or sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination; Certification of Non-Segregated Facilities, which assures the bidder does not maintain or provide any segregated facilities; Equal Opportunity Provisions – Executive Order 11246, as amended, which assures non-discrimination; Minority Business Enterprise and Women Business Enterprise provisions which encourage minority-owned business and women-owned businesses to bid on the project; Assurances that surety companies executing bods appear on the Treasury Department’s list and are authorized to transact business in the State where the project is located. The contract documents may be examined at the following locations: City of Seminole Office of Community Development 401 N Main Seminole, OK 74868 Copies of the contract documents may be obtained at the Office of Community Development, located at 401 N Main, Seminole. Please visit https://www.seminole-oklahoma.net/openbids for to download the bid schedule.