Mar 02
March has been designated as Severe Weather Preparedness Month in Estill County and other counties across the state and have designated this month as a time for severe weather preparedness. We know it’s hard to think about severe weather with all the snow we’ve had, but as the weather begins to get warmer the chance …
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Sep 05
The month of September has been designated as Preparedness Month. Take the time this month to design, update or review your family plans. Every home needs a family plan. This plan includes; What to do in case of a fire, earthquake, tornado, an accident/incident at the Blue Grass Army Depot or other emergency situations that …
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Jan 03
Dangers of Alternative Heating Sources Alternative power sources such as generators and kerosene heaters are commonly used during electrical power outages or for added heat source during extreme cold weather. Improper usage of these devices can cause carbon monoxide to build up in homes or garages, resulting in sudden illness and death. Seek medical attention …
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Oct 17
Kids love Halloween! They get to dress up and get free candy! What a perfect holiday! Give your kids some precious Halloween memories that they’ll have for life. Trick or treating isn’t what it used to be. It’s not as safe to let kids walk the streets alone. Send a responsible adult or older teenager …
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Jul 20
What is pertussis? Pertussis, also called “whooping cough,” is a contagious disease caused by bacteria. Pertussis is usually mild in older children and adults, but it often causes serious problems in babies less than one year of age. What are the symptoms of pertussis? Pertussis symptoms have three stages. The first stage (which lasts one …
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Feb 07
Earthquake Preparedness Month in Kentucky is observed in February in remembrance of the quakes at the New Madrid Fault in the winter of 1811 and 1812. What can I do? Be prepared. Ready.gov’s earthquake section can tell you what to do before, during, and after an earthquake. Join in on the Great Central U. S. Shakeout on …
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Flood Warning issued December 16 at 10:31PM EST until December 17 at 8:30PM EST by NWS ift.tt/2SQ0ubR
