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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt says the state was prepared for the winter storm. He said state agencies and emergency responders are working around the clock to clear the roads and assist stranded motorists. The State Emergency Operations Center has been activated at Level 3 for increased readiness, which means staffing levels have been boosted and state personnel have been deployed to heavily impacted areas. The Governor has authorized the deployment of Oklahoma National Guard to join Stranded Motorist Recovery Teams. These teams, operating from McAlester and Durant under the direction of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, consist of approximately 10 Guardsmen each, utilizing Humvees, wreckers, and Light Medium Tactical Vehicles.