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MAYBE MORE THAN YOU WANT TO KNOW: Oklahoma has experienced a record number of 100 degree plus days. We are in the worst drought since the infamous Dust Bowl days. My yard looks like shredded wheat, most of the ponds have dried up, and many farmers and ranchers have been forced to sell most of their cattle. They have no grass, no hay, and precious little water. We live in the City of Shawnee and recently we had four deer in our backyard looking for water. Our old water system in Shawnee has experienced many water main breaks because of the drying soil. We had 15 breaks in a two day period (Hello, tax increase!)
MAYBE YOU HAVE HEARD THIS ONE BEFORE: One time in Kentucky it was a very hot and dry Summer and Fall. At Halloween, the folks filled up a #2 washing tub with apples and bobbed for water! Well, it could happen.
MAYBE NO ONE REALLY CARES ABOUT THIS: Because of our dangerous weather (tornadoes, blizzards, and range wild fire), most Oklahomans own a NOAA weather radio with alarms pre-set for your county and/or city. Mine goes off often. Smart phones make it possible to carry weather alerts with you and take action no matter where you are located. Weather is really big and big business out here on the Prairie! Storm shelters, roof repair, hail damage to vehicles and even house replacement. Not to mention healthcare costs for the injured. Even with all of the challenges, Oklahoma is still the best kept secret in America!
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