McReady Oklahoma 2009

Oklahoma emergency managers and the other McReady partners want to congratulate everyone for another amazing McReady Oklahoma campaign. Planning is already underway for the 2010 McReady program so watch this web site for important information regarding what promises to be another successful family severe weather preparedness program next April.

The McReady campaign is a public-private partnership designed to prepare families for emergencies, to increase awareness of severe weather threats and to help build prepared communities. Each year, Gov. Brad Henry proclaims April "McReady Oklahoma Family Preparedness Month" and throughout the month the statewide severe weather preparedness campaign features displays in McDonald's restaurants. Weather safety shows are held in schools throughout the state. Emergency managers and officials with the National Weather Service hold weather radio programming events and still more McReady partners honor volunteers and host open houses as part of the program.

In addition to the displays packed with brochures and booklets, the campaign includes a weather safety DVD to assist families Channel 5's Rick Mitchell teaches students at Yukon's Myers Elementary how to stay safe during severe weather. The weather safety show is part of the McReady Oklahoma program. in preparing for the storm season. The DVD features Oklahoma First Lady Kim Henry, KOCO Channel 5's Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell and OG&E's Lineman Larry.

In addition to the Oklahoma Emergency Management Association and Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management, McReady partners include:

For more information, send a message to the McReady Program.