How will Central Oklahoma get around in 2050? Review the final draft of Encompass 2050, our region’s long-range transportation plan, and share your thoughts on proposed projects and priorities. Comment by Nov. 16: speakupcentralok.org/

⚠️ 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇𝐘 𝐀𝐈𝐑 𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐊 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓: 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘, 𝐎𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟐𝟑 Central Oklahoma is facing its 𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. ACOG and the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) are forecasting the potential for elevated ozone pollution tomorrow. Air quality conditions may affect sensitive groups, including children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions. Help keep Central Oklahoma's air healthier by taking a few simple steps: 🚗 Combine errands and avoid unnecessary vehicle idling. 🏡 Work from home if possible. 🌱 Postpone mowing and other activities that use gasoline-powered equipment. 🔥 Avoid outdoor burning and follow local burn bans. Small actions can make a difference in reducing emissions and protecting public health. 🔗 Learn more: acogok.org/airquality #HealthyAir #AirQualityAlert #CentralOklahoma #ACOG

Managing speeds saves lives. Drive at a safe speed to make sure everyone makes it home to their loved ones. #PedestrianSafetyMonth

How will Central Oklahoma get around in 2050? Review the final draft of Encompass 2050, our region’s long-range transportation plan, and share your thoughts on proposed projects and priorities. Comment by Nov. 16: speakupcentralok.org/

From record heat to record rain—Oklahoma weather keeps us on our toes. 🌧️ After Oklahoma’s hottest September on record, Oklahoma City received 5.59 inches of rain on October 14, setting a rainfall record for that date. Rain can bring relief, but drought recovery takes time. This year’s dry wells, low streamflows and difficult farming and ranching conditions are reminders of why planning ahead matters. Our reservoirs and water infrastructure help communities weather dry periods. As conditions improve, it’s a good time to prepare for the next drought. Read ACOG’s September Drought Report: shorturl.at/DVeVC

Newer vehicles have lifesaving driver assistance safety technologies to help pedestrians. These technologies include automatic emergency braking, rear backup cameras, pedestrian-friendly front structures and better headlights for identifying pedestrians at night. Know how to use these technologies when driving to keep everyone safe. #PedestrianSafetyMonth

If a fire started tonight, would everyone in your home know how to get out? Before Fire Prevention Week ends, make and practice your home escape plan: • Identify two ways out of every room. • Keep doors and windows clear. • Choose a safe meeting place outside. • Plan for anyone who may need help escaping. • Practice with everyone in your household. If a fire occurs, get out, stay out and call 911 from a safe place outside. Tell the dispatcher your address and whether anyone is still inside. #FirePreventionWeek #911ACOG

A button worth pressing. ☝️ Test every smoke alarm in your home at least once a month. This Fire Prevention Week: ✓ Press each alarm’s test button. ✓ Follow the manufacturer’s battery replacement instructions. ✓ Set a monthly reminder. ✓ Make sure everyone knows what to do when an alarm sounds. Save this post as your reminder to check. #FirePreventionWeek #SmokeAlarms #FireSafety #911ACOG

Where do you charge your phone? Fire Prevention Week is October 4–10, and this year’s focus is safe charging. Phones, laptops and other everyday devices use lithium-ion batteries that can pose a fire risk when damaged or used incorrectly. Help protect your home: 🔌 Use the charger that came with your device or one approved by the manufacturer. 📱 Charge on a hard, flat surface—not a bed, couch or under a pillow. 🔋 Unplug your device when it is fully charged. Take a look at your charging setup today. A few simple changes can help prevent a fire. #FirePreventionWeek #911ACOG

𝐎̲𝐜̲𝐭̲𝐨̲𝐛̲𝐞̲𝐫̲ ̲𝐢̲𝐬̲ ̲𝐏̲𝐞̲𝐝̲𝐞̲𝐬̲𝐭̲𝐫̲𝐢̲𝐚̲𝐧̲ ̲𝐒̲𝐚̲𝐟̲𝐞̲𝐭̲𝐲̲ ̲𝐌̲𝐨̲𝐧̲𝐭̲𝐡̲. Pedestrians have the right of way at intersections. All drivers must do their part to keep those walking, rolling or biking safe.

Congratulations to ACOG’s Eric Pollard on his induction into the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities and Communities Hall of Fame! His work is helping Oklahoma communities adopt cleaner fuels, save money and prepare for the future. @OKCleanCities Read more:vist.ly/5m53h

𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐈𝐬 𝐆𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧 𝐎𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐚. ☀️ Solar generation grew nearly 500% from 2020–2024, even as it remains a relatively small part of the state's electricity generation. Explore the trend and local projects already underway: acogok.org/aqspotlightsolar/

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐚 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐚. 🗑️ ACOG studied solid waste across 8 counties and 99 municipalities. Our latest blog goes beyond the numbers to explore what we learned, why it matters and what could come next. Read more: acogok.org/swmassessment/

𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐈𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐀𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐀𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐚. ☀️ Local governments. Businesses. Schools. Community organizations. See who's putting solar to work across the region in ACOG's latest 𝐀̲𝐢̲𝐫̲ ̲𝐐̲𝐮̲𝐚̲𝐥̲𝐢̲𝐭̲𝐲̲ ̲𝐒̲𝐩̲𝐨̲𝐭̲𝐥̲𝐢̲𝐠̲𝐡̲𝐭̲.̲ acogok.org/aqspotlightsolar/

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞. 📱♻️ Only 9% of survey respondents regularly recycle electronics and 12% recycle batteries — while 52% of ACOG Board respondents prioritized a regional e-waste pilot. Yesterday’s tech could help supply tomorrow’s. @OklahomaDEQ acogok.org/coswm/

𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐎𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞. ☀️🚗 Through a partnership with ACOG, @cityofnormanok secured grant funding for three BEAM solar-powered EV charging stations. See how solar is already at work across Central Oklahoma: acogok.org/aqspotlightsolar/

🥵 August 2026 was Oklahoma’s third August on record, and Central Oklahoma’s drought continues. Could fall finally bring some relief? El Niño offers hope for wetter weather later this year. 💧 See the latest conditions and outlook: bit.ly/4yiRnnA #OKWX #Drought

Have a fun & safe Labor Day! Our office will be closed Monday, September 7. 2026.

𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. ACOG found that some Central Oklahoma residents travel 10–20 miles to reach drop-off services — while only 24 of 99 municipalities collaborate on materials management. @OklahomaDEQ See what the assessment found: acogok.org/coswm/