News & Announcements

McCurtain County Emergency Management is proud to announce the launch of Hyper-Reach, a new state-of-the-art emergency notification system available at no cost to all county residents. This system provides timely alerts and critical information to help keep citizens safe, prepared, and informed during emergencies. Hyper-Reach allows officials to quickly deliver important messages through multiple communication channels, including phone calls, text messages, Amazon Alexa, and email alerts. Citizens may also choose to receive notifications through the Hyper-Reach mobile app for even faster updates. “This service is free to all McCurtain County residents and is designed to keep our community informed and safe,” said Jerry W. Falling II, McCurtain County Emergency Management Director. “With Hyper-Reach, we can quickly deliver critical information—whether it’s severe weather warnings, road closures, evacuation notices, or other emergencies.” Key features of Hyper-Reach include: Free for all McCurtain County residents Alerts for severe weather, public safety emergencies, road closures, and community notifications Delivery via phone call, text, email, Alexa, and mobile app Quick and easy registration process McCurtain County Emergency Management urges all residents to enroll in the system to ensure their families are connected to this vital safety tool. Sign-up opportunities and instructions will be made available soon. For more information or assistance with registration, please contact: McCurtain County Emergency Management Phone: (580) 245-0550 Email: mccurtainem@gmail.com

November 22nd: Hochatown Christmas Tree Lighting, November 29th: Small Business Saturday, December 1st-28th: Winter Wonderland at Broken Bow City Park, December 2nd: Hometown Christmas Tree & Train Lighting at 6:30 on the Chamber Lawn, December 2nd: Christmas Tree Lighting Idabel, December 2nd-19th: "Get Caught Shopping Locally, Win Cash", December 5th: Idabel Christmas Parade, December 6th: Winter Wonderland Kick Off at Broken Bow City Park, December 6th: Mingle & Jingle: Downtown Idabel, December 6th: Forest Heritage Center First Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Christmas at the Cabin, December 6th: Valliant Christmas Parade, December 8th: 55th Annual McCurtain County Christmas Parade starting at 6:30, December 11th-14th: Broken Bow Theatrical Society presents, "A Christmas Carol", December 14th: Christmas at the Fort: Fort Towson Historic Site, December 18th-22nd: 5 Days of Christmas: The Choctaw Landing December 19th: Spread Holiday Cheer,   1st Thursday of the Month: Trivia Night at Campe Diem, Thursday Nights: Sip and Shop at Girls Gone Wine Downtown, Last Friday of the Month: Live Music at Downtown Amphitheatre,

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