EPCRA Notice of Publication

EPCRA Notice of Publication

PUBLIC NOTICE

ACCESSIBILITYOF SARA TITLE III HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE INFORMATION

Section 324 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act, also known as SARA Title III (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, PL99-499) requires public notice at least once annually informing the public of the means to access information about extremely hazardous substances that are manufactured, stored, and used within their community. Follow-up emergency notices may subsequently be issued.

Accordingly, information concerning LEPC meetings, SARA Title III hazardous materials planning which is included in our Scott County Emergency Operations Response Plan, materials safety data sheets (MSDS), hazardous chemical inventory forms, listing extremely hazardous substances manufactured, stored, or used within Scott County can be obtained during normal business hours by contacting Scott County Emergency Management at 620-874-8547.

More information regarding our Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) can be found under the LEPC tab at the top of this site.  

Wildfire Awareness Week - Part Three

Wildfires won't stop at the fence line, your property line, or maybe even at the edge of town. If your property is adjacent to crops or grasslands there are some things you can do to mitigate the hazard:

• Ensure trees are cut back away from structures and fuel/propane tanks
• Clear gutters and eaves of flammable materials such as leaves, pine needles, etc.
• Park farm equipment a distance away from fence lines, and ensure the grass and weeds are mowed to a short length
• Prune trees up to 6-10 feet off the ground, or 1/3 the height of smaller trees
• Remove flammable materials from under decks and porches
• Dispose of heavy accumulations of ground litter or debris, including old wooden fence posts, pallets, tree limbs, etc.

Wildfire Awareness Week - Part Two

While one of today's topics for Wildfire Safety Awareness Week deals with baler fires, many of the tips in the image below apply to all harvest seasons.  The cleaner and well-maintained our equipment is the less likely we are to start a fire and destroy our investments. 

Additionally, every year, sparks from grinding, welding, cutting cause wildfires across Kansas.  Such activities should only take place in areas clear from combustible debris, and with the proper fire suppression readily available at the site of work.

Take the time to protect your agricultural investments and those of your neighbors.

1/24/18 - Red Flag Warning Issued For Thursday

UPDATE: The Red Flag Warning for our area has been extended until 8:00pm this evening.

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Thursday afternoon from 12:00pm-6:00pm.  Temperatures into the 60's, low humidity down into the lower teens, and strong southwest winds with gusts up to 45mph.

If a fire should ignite, it would potentially spread rapidly.  Avoid outdoor burning, avoid driving over dry grass, and use caution with cigarettes.  If a fire starts report it immediately by calling 911.

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Wildfire Awareness Week - Part One

The week of January 21st through the 29th is designated as Wildfire Awareness Week in Kansas, and sponsored by the Kansas Interagency Wildfire Council.

When it comes to wildfires we often think of forested areas in states like California, Colorado, or Montana.  The truth is wildfires can be one of our top hazards, and recent years have proven this right here in Kansas where hundreds of thousands of acres have burned in our state.

We all play a part.  Whether it is preventative actions, being the first to report a new fire start, the response by our local firefighters and farmers, mitigating our properties to prevent the encroachment and damage of fire, or the recovery afterwards, we all play a role in protecting our community.

To learn more about how you can prevent wildfires, visit http://www.kansasforests.org/fire_management/fireprevention.html

1/21/18 - USD 466 CLOSED, Winter Weather Advisory Extended

All USD 466 Scott County schools will be closed on Monday, January 22, 2018 due to inclement weather.

The Winter Weather Advisory has been extended until 12:00pm on Monday.  Travel conditions are worsening across the county and the region.  Travel only if necessary, and if you do, be sure to have a fully charged phone, a full tank of gas, and an appropriate car kit that includes additional winter clothing.  If you are stranded the best option is to stay with your vehicle and await assistance.

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1/21/18 - Winter Weather Advisory

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from this evening through Monday morning.  Below are images furnished by the NWS Dodge City office depicting their latest forecast thoughts.  Snow and blowing snow due to strong winds will be the main impacts in our area.  However, areas to our west and north are under a Blizzard Warning.

If you MUST travel this evening or overnight:

• Know the road conditions before you go - www.kandrive.org
• Be prepared for possible road closures, especially areas near and north of I-70
• Ensure your car kit is up to date, including extra winter clothing
• Fill it up! Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel to not only make your destination, but also to run your car for heat if you become stranded

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