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January 11-12 Winter Weather Advisory and Extreme Cold Preparedness Tips

 Attention Lee’s Summit Residents,

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory from 7 PM this evening until 9 PM CST Friday. Alongside this advisory, we provide essential tips for extreme cold preparedness:

Weather Conditions:

• Expect mixed precipitation, snow accumulations of up to one inch, ice accumulations around five hundredths of an inch, and wind gusts up to 40 mph.
• Affected areas include portions of east central and northeast Kansas, and north central, northwest, and west central Missouri.
• Time frame: 7 PM today to 9 PM CST Friday.
• Potential impacts: Slippery roads, affecting commutes.

 Precautionary Actions:

• Travel with caution.
• Have emergency kit in your car.
• To learn more about LS Snow operations you can go to www.LSSnow.net
• For current information on State road conditions, call 511.

 City’s Response:

•  City crews continue addressing residential streets and will transition to treating streets with salt for the upcoming winter event.
• Streets may remain slick despite treatment due to dropping temperatures.

 Warming Centers:

•  Available at Lee’s Summit Community Centers and Mid-Continent Public Libraries during normal business hours.

 Extreme Cold Preparedness Tips: https://www.ready.gov/winter-ready

• Home Heating Safety: Proper maintenance of heating systems, installation of carbon monoxide detectors, and avoidance of using ovens or stoves for heating.
• Insulate Pipes: Protect pipes from freezing, especially in unheated areas.
• Emergency Kit: Include food, water, blankets, flashlight, first-aid kit, medications, and pet supplies.
• Vehicle Preparedness: Maintain a full gas tank and prepare an emergency kit in your car.
• Stay Informed: Keep up with local weather updates and have a battery-powered or hand-crank radio.
• Plan for Power Outages: Have alternative charging methods and a safe backup power source.
• Layer Clothing: Wear multiple layers of warm, water-repellent clothing.
• Protect Vulnerable Populations: Check on elderly or medically vulnerable neighbors.
• Frostbite and Hypothermia Awareness: Recognize symptoms and seek medical help if needed.
• Community Resources: Utilize and share information about warming centers and other resources.

 Preparedness is crucial for safety during extreme winter weather. Stay informed and safe.