Green Country is hours away from dangerously cold temperatures and what could be record-breaking snowfall.2 News Oklahoma is staying on top of everything you need to know to stay safe. This live blog will be updated as the situa tion develops.Fast Facts:Latest forecast> HEREHow to stay warm>HEREDownload our app >HEREFRIDAY12:45 p.m.All TCCL locations will close at 3 p.m. on Friday and remain closed throughout the weekend.11:25 a.m.The City of Broken Arrow has released an update involving winter weather operations.Street MaintenanceOnce the snow begins, the Streets and Stormwater crew will work in two 12-hour shifts around the clock until all roads are clear.Crews are prepared with: Five 3/4 ton pickups with plows and brine sprayers 13 dump trucks with plows and sanders One motor grader Two 2,000 gallon brine tanks mounted on trucks 2,700 tons of salt 10,000 gallons of brine 79 plow bladesTrash and Recycling Curb PickupOn Monday, Jan. 26, trash and recycling services will be suspended out of an abundance of caution for the safety and well-being of our employees. Services will slide to the following day next week. For example, regular Monday service moves to Tuesday, Tuesday service moves to Wednesday, and so on.Also, in anticipation of frigid temperatures and snow-packed residential streets, during the week of Jan. 26, one route will be run to collect the trash and recycling together. Customers who do not want their recyclables to go to the landfill should not set out their blue recycling cart. Bags of trash placed outside of the carts will not be picked up.Fire OperationsThe Broken Arrow Fire Department will staff four additional units from Friday through Sunday, with the ability to add three more units if conditions worsen or call volume increases. These units will be strategically positioned throughout the city to ensure timely emergency responses.The Broken Arrow Fire Department advises residents to remain indoors as much as possible. Slips and falls are the most common emergency calls received during winter weather events. Hazardous road conditions contribute to delayed response and increased hospital transport times.Police OperationsThe Broken Arrow Police Department advises that if you are heading out to enjoy the snow or to go sledding, please avoid parking along the roadways. Parked vehicles make travel more dangerous and prevent crews from clearing streets safely.Fleet ServicesThe Maintenance Services Department has mechanics available to perform necessary repairs on snowplowing vehicles and equipment, police vehicles, and fire apparatus during this event. Mechanics and the in-house NAPA facility that stocks parts are staffed around the clock to ensure repairs are completed quickly and efficiently, reducing vehicle and equipment downtime.Water Utility Services Crews will be available for emergency water line repairs. Property owners are encouraged to let water flow through the line to help prevent freezing. This can generally be accomplished by letting an interior faucet drip slowly.City staff will remain available during this weather event. If you need your water turned off at the meter, call 918-258-8400. Call 918-258-3587 if a water line breaks during normal business hours.Warming StationsTwo warming stations are available in the City of Broken Arrow this weekend. Central Park Community Center, 1500 S. Main Street - open Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Harvest Church, 1814 S. Main Street - open Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Please note, the Drainage Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, Jan. 26, at 6 p.m. is cancelled.9:15 a.m.Gov. Stitt's office released details on how the state is preparing:State Emergency Operations Center Coordination EOC is activated at Level 2 to support state response activities and any possible resource requests from local jurisdictions.Stranded Motorist Assistance Recovery Teams: Seven teams, operating under the direction of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, consist of approximately 8 Guardsmen each, utilizing Humvees, wreckers, and Light Medium Tactical Vehicles. These teams will be based in Woodward, Weatherford, Ardmore, Vinita, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Durant.Road Clearing, Treatment, and Maintenance: ODOT crews started pre-treating efforts across the state on Tuesday. Crews statewide will continue to monitor the approaching weather system. Statewide winter resources for ODOT include more than 500 multi-use trucks, including approximately 50 in Oklahoma City and 25 in Tulsa. Oklahoma Turnpike Authority crews began pre-treating turnpikes, bridges and overpasses Wednesday. Pre-treatment work continues today across the turnpike system. OTA has 100 trucks with plows ready, which includes 17 tow plows that plow multiple lanes at a time. ...read more read less