TULSA, Okla. – Col. Jessica Goffena, commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, joined the annual Safe Kids news conference at Bass Pro Shops in Broken Arrow, Okla., May 22.
The Safe Kids’ annual press conference emphasizes staying safe during what many people refer to as the “100 deadliest days of summer,” which fall between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
“Every year, the Tulsa District welcomes millions of visitors, said Goffena. “Tragically, last year 19 people lost their lives. Even one life lost is one too many.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 42% of all child deaths from unintentional injuries in the United States occur between May and August. Oklahoma is one of the 22 states...
12.31.1969 | TULSA, OKLAHOMA, US |
Story by Stacey Reese
TULSA, Okla. – In recognition of National Safe Boating Week, May 16–22, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, is reminding all recreational boaters to prioritize safety as they return to the water this season.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District will provide updates about the Tulsa-West Tulsa Levee Safety Project during a community meeting, 6 p.m. Thursday, April 30.
Address: The Common Good, Northwest Tulsa Hub 19 S. 49th W. Ave.
TULSA, Okla. —The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District will begin collecting day-use fees at Timber Hill and Mound Valley boat ramps at Big Hill Lake near Cherryvale, Kan., May 1.
Col. Jessica Goffena, commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, speaks during the annual Safe Kids Tulsa Area news conference May 22, 2026, at Bass Pro in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
The event focused on promoting water and recreation safety ahead of Memorial Day weekend and the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer” between Memorial Day and Labor Day. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Stacey Reese)
Chris Baker, risk communications, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, provides an update on the Tulsa-West Tulsa Levee Safety Project to community members during a community meeting in Tulsa, Okla., April 30, 2026.
The Tulsa-West Tulsa Levee Safety Project goal is to reduce the likelihood of erosion and levee breach from flooding along the Arkansas River in Tulsa and Tulsa County. The 20-mile levee system provides a barrier to flooding from Sand Springs, Okla. to Tulsa. The Tulsa District is working with the State of Oklahoma, Tulsa County, the City of Tulsa, the City of Sand Springs and the project sponsor, Tulsa County Drainage District 12 to address levee deficiencies.
The Tulsa-West Tulsa Levee was constructed by...
