Oct 04
If you use gas or propane you need to know: How to recognize a natural gas or propane gas leak in your home; if you detect a foul odor in you home or in the service line, leave the area immediately and call your local gas company. How to recognize a gas pipeline leak; look and …
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Oct 04
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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Nov 04
Most people are not formally trained on how to drive in hazardous weather conditions. Many people become very nervous and then confusion prevails. Here are some driving tips to help you steer clear of trouble when driving in heavy rain, sleet, snow or ice. SLOW DOWN – It does not matter what type of vehicle you …
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Mar 27
Severe Weather Preparedness Flash Flooding Safety Rules Flash floods and floods are the #1 storm related killer in Kentucky and across the United States. If Driving, DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH FLOODED AREAS! Even if it looks shallow enough to cross. The majority of deaths due to flooding are due to people driving through flooded areas. Water …
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Apr 08
Tornadoes have occurred in every state in the United States. Tornadoes have occurred in the United States during every month of the year. These destructive forces can leave a path of devastation across many miles or they can seemingly bounce and skip across the landscape leaving one home untouched destroying the neighboring home. Storm systems …
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Mar 06
Water Outage and Boil Water Advisory issued for: Millers Creek, Pryse, Driftwood Drive, John Campbell, Beatyville Rd, Fitchburg, and Old Landing from 765-4900. A possible water main break is causing the outage effecting @230 customers. Flood waters are hindering the efforts of the water company to locate the break. Residents in the Cobhill, Watson Ridge …
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Mar 04
The KY River continues to rise and many roads are flooded. Current closed roads are: Red Lick, Old Landing at Buck Creek, Dark Hollow, Jakes Heavenly HWY, Murphy’s Ford, Noland Creek, Sang Branch, Driftwood Dr, Millers Creek and Clear Creek. Please use extreme caution if traveling this evening or tomorrow morning. Roadways are hazardous now, …
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Mar 03
The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted for all Estill County residents, including the cities of Irvine and Ravenna. A FLOOD WARNING has been issued. If you live in flood prone areas prepare now. A WInter Storm WATCH has also been issued. Continue to monitor these developing weather situations.
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Feb 22
Estill County Residents are currently eligible to receive a weather radio for free!. The Estill County CSEP Program is distributing weather radios to Estill County residents. If you have not received your weather radio yet simply come to the Estill County EMA/CSEPP located at 182 Broadway, Irvine, KY. We will need your name, address, and …
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Freeze Warning issued April 24 at 3:37AM EDT until April 24 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS ift.tt/fGe6ycx
