Ada Oklahoma is the county seat of Pontotoc County in south-central Oklahoma — the heart of Oklahoma's oil and gas producing region. The city hosts East Central University and significant petroleum industry services. Oklahoma's tornado risk is extreme and Pontotoc County sits in a primary tornado corridor. The surrounding oil and gas infrastructure creates industrial accident risk. Ada is a regional hub for the Chickasaw Nation which has significant economic and governmental presence in south-central Oklahoma.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Identify an interior room or storm shelter.
- Monitor NOAA weather alerts continuously.
- Keep emergency kit accessible at all times.
- Prepare for sudden power outages.
// Recommended Supplies
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- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 5 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Oil / Gas / Tornado / Manufacturing |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X (High Tornado Risk) |
| County FEMA Declarations | 36 |
| Last Major Event | Tornado (April 2020) |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 580-436-6300 |
| Evacuation Routes | US-377 North, US-177 South, OK-1 East |
| Elevation | 1013 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Pontotoc County OK
Oklahoma · Tornado / Severe Storm
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7/10
High Risk