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OSDH Shares Food Safety Tips for the Holidays

OKLAHOMA CITY – Every year, approximately one in six Americans become ill with a foodborne illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The symptoms usually include nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea, all of which are unwelcome at the holidays. To prevent illness, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) reminds everyone...

Safety Precautions for PCPS

With the recent school-related incidents across Oklahoma and the U.S., Ponca City Public Schools will enhance safety precautions at all home high school football games. The first home game of the season is Friday at 7 p.m. against Enid. In addition to seven security officers, PCPS will have increased administrator and...

AllianceHealth Ponca City Awarded ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade

PONCA CITY, Okla., (November 16, 2022) – AllianceHealth Ponca City received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2022 from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates AllianceHealth Ponca City’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors.“I am extremely proud by our ‘A’ safety grade, our medical staff, and all employees’ relentless work...

Deer Safety Driving Tips For Avoiding A Collision

The Oklahoma Highway is already reporting lots of crashes involving deer.  Troopers remind you that deer are on the move during mating season (between October and January) and encourage you to pay close attention at dusk and dawn.See one? There’s probably more.Deer are pack animals, and rarely travel alone. If a deer crosses...

PCPS Reviews Safety Protocols

In light of the recent tragic events, Ponca City Superintendent Shelley Arrott reviewed safety protocols with board of education members Monday night during the monthly board meeting.“First and foremost, with the recent mass school shooting in Uvalde and the recent in-state shootings in Taft and Tulsa, security is on the forefront of everyone’s mind....

Bird Scooter Riders Need To Be Aware of Safety Rules

Since Bird Scooters have arrived in Ponca City, many discussions have taken place, and many questions have been asked. While the scooters are a fun addition to the community, riders need to be aware of a few things.These scooters are classified as “Motorized Scooters” under Oklahoma Statute. They are subject to the same laws...

Safety in Sports Campaign

Sept. 1 kicked off the Oklahoma Athletic Trainers’ Association’s annual Safety in Sports Campaign. This campaign demonstrates why safety in athletics begins with having an athletic trainer.Kylee Jackson, athletic trainer for Ponca City High School, is a member...

PCPS Board of Education Adopts Safety Protocols

The Ponca City Board of Education adopted safety protocols for the 2021-2022 school year on Monday night.Masks will only be implemented if the county is declared a State of Emergency by the Governor or recommended by the Kay County Health...

PCPS Takes Steps To Ensure Safety of Students

It’s NANOED, an alcohol-free sanitizer, will be available at all entrance points, common areas and offices within the Ponca City Public School district when school starts this fall. The hand sanitizer is comparable to a liquid bandage and lasts for up to eight hours, even with frequent...

Ponca City Energy takes first place at OMA Electric Safety Competition

The Oklahoma Municipal Alliance recently sent out a congratulations to Ponca City Energy who placed first at the OMA Annual Electric Safety Competition in Oklahoma in the category for cities with a population over 10,000.The crew delivered a perfect safety record for 2020. The utility’s personnel went the year without a reportable lost work...

Ponca City Fire Department reminds public about firework safety

The Ponca City Fire Department strongly urges the public to use extra caution during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday period. Each year thousands of serious fireworks-related injuries occur across the country. Sparklers, firecrackers, and bottle rockets are the leading cause of those injuries.FIREWORKS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE DISCHARGED WITHIN...