Winter Weather Update - 10 p.m. - 1/10/2025

City Services and Closures

Trash & Recycling Collection:

• Due to improving road conditions, Republic Services has decided to resume recycling services on Saturday, January 11th. If your recycling cart was not picked up due to the winter storm, please leave it at the curb until it is serviced. It is likely that it will take several days for all of the missed routes to be collected. If your recycling cart has not been emptied by Friday, January 17th, please call Public Works so we can schedule service for you at (405) 739-1066.

Compost Facility:

• OPEN Saturday, January 11

Fire Department:

• Use the appropriate footwear while clearing driveways and sidewalks. Snow-packed, low-tread shoes can leave you without traction, leading to slips and falls.
• If you do lose power and plan to use a generator, make sure you place it an appropriate distance from your home. Only use it if you can connect it safely. Make sure it is powered off and has cooled before refueling. A garage is not a safe place to run a generator.
• If you are using portable generators to power your home, please see the information linked here to stay safe: Generator Safety | Midwest City Oklahoma
• Do not use ovens or stoves as a source of heat.
• If you’re using space heaters, do not use an extension cord. Plug the space heater directly into the wall outlet. Make sure the heater is clear of all objects and will not come in contact with furniture, blankets, pillows, curtains, etc.

Police Department:

• Drive slowly in areas where snow/ice has not melted completely. Remember, slush will refreeze overnight, so take your time and watch for slick spots on all streets.
• If you get stuck, stay in your vehicle and call a tow service, call family or call friends for assistance.  
• If you encounter someone who you believe is in a life-threatening situation due to the weather conditions, call 911.

Street Conditions:

• Neighborhood streets can still be slick in spots, please take your time and be careful. 
• For safety purposes, please adhere to these simple rules when you see our crews working in Midwest City: 
• Stay at least 100 feet (5 car lengths) behind our trucks.
• Try not to pass our trucks as they work.
• If your vehicle is stuck on a city street, do not stand in the street to flag down other drivers for assistance. City snowplows or trucks cannot stop to provide assistance. Stay in your vehicle and call a tow service, family or friends for assistance.