Cutting the losses
Workers head home as focus shifts to meters.
Power Up! helpers fan out again
More than 300 volunteers have given assistance since Sunday.
Storm kept Guard busy, officials say
Most of the work, however, was in supply and other support functions.
Weather woes alter wish lists
Emergency supplies are hot Christmas gift ideas.
Outages drop below 10,000
AEP-PSO expects those without meter damage to have their power restored by noon Wednesday.
Mayor thanks AEP-PSO workers
Taylor spoke at the fairgrounds to the out-of-state workers who have restored power and are returning home.
Power workers focus on hardest-hit areas
All homes without meter damage should have power by noon today, officials say.
Backup plan
Oklahoma Aquarium's fish are safe during power outages.
Bush approves ‘disaster’ tag for 7 counties
Officials say additional counties may be added to the list as surveys continue.
After the storm
Crews resume curbside pick up, but may require up to six weeks to complete.
City mobilizes to handle storm calls
Officials say city must deal with aftermath of storm for weeks to come.
Zoo loses prized trees, but animals emerge unscathed
It is not known when the zoo, 5701 E. 36th St. North, will open again.
Ice wreaks tree havoc in parks
Public flora severely affected; officials assess destruction, plan clean-up.
Workers threatened, police say
At least twice this week several residents have threatened to harm and even shoot workers who are restoring electric power.
Small towns handle storm damage
Smaller communities were handling the aftermath of an ice storm by leaning on local fire departments and waiting for power to return.
More homes connected by AEP-PSO
About 20,000 AEP-PSO Tulsa-area customers still do not have power.
City seeks 100 volunteers to help in storm recovery
The efforts will help PSO assess damage to homes and clear debris.
Down to the wires
Mayor expedites electrical repair process.
Tulsans still waiting for their power
The ice storm hit over a week ago, but some people remain in its grip.
Most of city traffic lights are on again
Just after midday Monday, power had been returned to signals at all but 30 of those 465 intersections.
29,600 customers in the Tulsa area still without power
That’s down from 38,600 Sunday night and 246,000 at the peak of the blackout.
Ice storms tied to warmer winters
Consistently warmer lower atmosphere is the likely cause behind the increase in severe ice storms.
Darkness is lifting
Most schools are open, outages dropping.
Care homes’ plans foiled by outages
Federal requirements for emergency plans at nursing homes are so general that residents can be left shivering in the dark in large-scale disasters.
Volunteers power up aid efforts
Mayor Kathy Taylor, who led the initiative, offered words of encouragement to the volunteers.
City’s gear saves day
Officials lent surplus generators to five care homes.
Residents can haul tree debris, or let the city do it
Disposal sites are located on 56th Street North between Mingo Road and U.S. 169, and on West 71st Street east of South Elwood Avenue.
Some folks feel AEP-PSO has left them in the dark
A lack of information went hand-in-hand with a lack of power, they say.
Red Cross combines shelters as need wanes
The total population at the three Tulsa locations was 170.
9,000 AEP-PSO customers restored to power overnight
The company hopes to have all electrical service restored to Tulsa homes by sometime Tuesday.
Outage Totals Fall
Henry seeks more disaster aid for 7 counties.
Mayor seeks volunteers for Operation Power On
Electricians and volunteers are sought to help reach into neighborhoods that were heavily impacted.
From "weirdest night" to "a sight to see"
Tulsa World writer Michael Overall recorded this chronology of how some Tulsans dealt with the ice storm of 2007.
Food gift by Joe’s eatery means end of business
They decided to donate all $6,000 worth of food in the freezer to an emergency shelter.
Mayor calls for volunteers to speed recovery
The teams’ priority will be neighborhoods where lines have suffered the most damage.
Residents try to get back to normal
It's not that easy to do, even when the power problem has been conquered.
Dreaming of bare necessities
Thousands of Tulsans are envisioning what living will be like once their light switches work.
Making headway
Crews race to solve outages before storm.
Ice is dice
Take no chances behind the wheel in winter weather.
Weather puts some church programs on ice
Others are plowing ahead with candlelight and good spirits.
Schools' food supplies saved
The one thing school districts wanted to keep on ice this week was their food supplies
Weather briefs
Remember elderly and disabled friends.
One dead, another in critical condition after house fire
The house did not have power at the time of the fire.
Choose companies carefully for storm work
The Better Business Bureau Serving Eastern Oklahoma urged consumers Friday to choose companies accredited by the group for ice storm-related work.
About 92,000 customers without power in Tulsa area
The number is expected to start falling fast, an AEP-PSO official says.
Area under winter storm advisory
Snow accumulations of about four inches will be possible in portions of northeastern Oklahoma.
Giuliani looks at OKC storm damage
Mayor Mick Cornett took Giuliani on a 45-minute tour of some of the hardest-hit areas.
Powerless look for open laundries
The best thing to do when stuck at home in the cold with no power is to bundle up.
Recovery continues
AEP-PSO worries about weekend’s weather
Out-of-state volunteers storm in to help out
They're assisting residents who are staying in the Red Cross shelters.
Many retailers took a hit this week.
Many retailers took a hit this week.
Many care facilities still have no power
At least 61 facilities that care for the elderly and mentally retarded across the state were still without power Thursday.
Area shelters remain open
The American Red Cross operated or supplied at least 23 shelters Thursday across northeastern Oklahoma.
Workers plug away at their jobs
People in every profession have to overcome challenges after the ice storm.
Private schools also hit hard by ice storm
Some follow public schools, plan for Monday classes
New fund to help defray storm costs
Nonprofits faced unexpected expenses in responding to the emergency.
Good Samaritan must save his own pet
Bob Hingey was helping to clear winter storm debris from a neighbor’s yard Thursday when he learned his house was on fire.
Many stores resume normal operations
More convenience stores began pumping gas in the Tulsa area Thursday, while hotels remained busy and grocery stores boosted inventories.
Governor: Damage tops $200 million
Officials at every level of government are busy conducting a damage assessment.
Ice chills some charitable donations
Donations to annual holiday drives and end-of-the-year campaigns have been both stalled and bolstered by the ice storm.
Weather briefs
A list of licensed electricians is available on the City of Tulsa's website.
Broken Arrow, Tulsa men die in fires
The deaths raise to four the number of local people killed in fires linked to the current power outage.
Tulsa water plant back in operation
The plant should be operating normally within several hours.
Fire damages Sand Springs home
The Tulsa chapter of the Red Cross is helping the two adults and two children who lived at the residence.
164,000 customers still lacking power in Tulsa area
The progress is slow-going.
Some power returns
Police warn of increase in burglaries.
All across town, people are coping
North, south, east and west, the problems were the same across Tulsa on Wednesday.
Fire at local apartment complex kills man, injures several others
An unattended candle appeared to have caused the fire that destroyed four units.
Weather briefs
Curbside collection of limbs
Weather briefs
Damage assessment hot line opens Thursday
Utility regulator views scenes of damage
He said the damage was much worse than that in the Oklahoma City area.
Money shapes storm mind-set
People with little will have more trouble weathering the aftermath, counselors say.
Trees may spring back
Though thousands of trees are twisted and broken throughout the area, forestry experts said the damage may not be long-term.
Media overcome storm challenges
The Tulsa World and broadcast stations are working hard to get the news out.
Electricity back on at Murdock Villa
Public housing officials discuss the situation at the high-rise for elderly and disabled people.
Most school districts to stay closed
Tulsa Public Schools on Wednesday announced it was canceling classes for the rest of the week.
Shelters' warmth a beacon
Hundreds of area residents pack Red Cross shelters.
Line crews are gung-ho
Spirits are high among visiting crew members staging at Expo Square.
TPS cancels classes for rest of week
As of 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, 66 of Tulsa Public Schools' 89 sites were without power.
TCC cancels Wednesday events
TCC's board of regents meeting was canceled.
No Christmas Carol at PAC tonight
Ticket holders will be given an opportunity to see the musical at a later time.
Corporation Commission suggests that utilities study burying more lines
The commission praised the efforts under way to repair weather-related damage.
Power restored at critical Tulsa fuel terminal
Magellan Midstream Partners LP said its pipeline system in Tulsa is now operating at full capacity.
Rash of burglaries reported amid power outages
Up to 30 burglary reports were submitted overnight.
Limbs can be left at curbside for collection, city says
It’s not necessary to break them down into bundles.
One dead in Tulsa apartment fire
Firefighters arrived shortly after 8 a.m. at the Saddle Brook Apartments.
Power outages down to 204,000 customers in Tulsa area
Several thousand homes and businesses gained power late Tuesday.
List of school closings
These school districts have canceled classes for Wednesday.
Three die in Oklahoma City house fire
The fire was reported by passers-by about 1:30 Wednesday morning.
Chance of snow later this week
Precipitation is expected to lighten up in Tulsa throughout the next two days.
Water Treatment plant still out of power
Output has been increased at the city's other water treatment plant, A.B. Jewell.
Shelters serve hundreds
A steady stream of clients keeps Tulsa Red Cross shelters at their maximum capacities.
Ice emergency declared
President Bush’s declaration will allow federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts.
Ice storm aftermath
Businesses trying to cope.
Residents line up at gas pumps
Power outages across the state Tuesday had slowed operations at the Cushing oil hub.
Fairgrounds serving as crew staging area
Thousands of utility crews from across the nation are headed to the fairgrounds.
Insurers push prompt reporting
Companies say extra personnel are being brought in to assist with claims.
Disabled left to fend for themselves
One man at Murdock Villa lay in the cold and dark for 35 hours before help arrived.
Weather briefs
Carbon monoxide sickens at least 36 people
Residents temporarily abandoned
The facility houses residents who are elderly and disabled but it is not a nursing home.
Shoppers flock to the basics, and to foods that won’t perish
The peanut butter and jelly sandwich has become the dinner du jour for many Tulsa-area families.
Declaration of emergency limited in scope
According to a fact sheet provided by FEMA, its initial aid is limited to $5 million.
Nursing homes lose power
State officials scrambled Tuesday to check on residents of at least 25 nursing homes that lost power.
Pets need warmth, too
With no rooms at the inn, they may be able to stay home alone.
Nature’s worst brings out humans’ best
Many similar tales are sprouting up around the city and state of people helping people in their time of need just because it was the right thing to do.
Hospitals treating influx of patients
Power returns to all area medical facilities by Tuesday morning.
Cellular service survives storm
Cellular networks in the Tulsa area have remained functional on the whole following the ice storm, although there have been some isolated difficulties.
Survivor Tree carefully watched through storm
The tree was left standing after the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995.
