Understanding Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Risks, Safety Tips, and Symptoms
Understanding Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Risks, Safety Tips, and Symptoms
In recent years, the popularity of carbon monoxide (CO) alarms has increased; however, many people remain unaware of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning in the home. Commonly referred to as the "invisible killer," CO is an odorless, colorless gas that forms when fuels—such as gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas, propane, oil, and methane—burn incompletely. In residential settings, potential sources of carbon monoxide include heating and...
Section of Northwest Falcon Drive Closed for Curb Replacement
Section of Northwest Falcon Drive Closed for Curb Replacement
A section of Northwest Falcon Drive between Northwest Summerfield Drive and Northwest High Point Drive closed today, Wednesday, Oct. 23, and is expected to reopen on Thursday, Oct. 31. The detour route includes Northwest High Point Drive, Northwest Chipman Road, Black Twig Lane, and Northwest Summerfield Drive. The closure is necessary to remove and replace curb and gutter as part of the City’s curb replacement program.
All work is weather permitting and...
Hose Uncoupling for Live Fire Training Facility
Hose Uncoupling for Live Fire Training Facility
The Department recently celebrated the completion of the Live Fire Training Facility with a Hose Uncoupling Ceremony. Funded by the 2022 Public Safety Sales Tax and constructed by WHP Training Towers, the state-of-the-art facility provides live fire conditions to train new firefighters and allows experienced firefighters to hone their skills in various scenarios and evolutions. Thank you to everyone who attended and our citizens for supporting public safety...
Lee’s Summit to Host RecycleFEST Oct. 26
Lee’s Summit to Host RecycleFEST Oct. 26
The City of Lee's Summit will host a free RecycleFEST on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to noon at the City's Maintenance Facility, 1971 SE Hamblen Road. The event offers Lee’s Summit residents a chance to responsibly dispose of a variety of items for recycling.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that around 75% of all waste in the U.S. can be recycled yet the annual recycling level sits at around 34%. Recycling and...
Volunteers Needed for Stream Team Cleanup
Volunteers Needed for Stream Team Cleanup
The City of Lee’s Summit is seeking volunteers to participate in a Stream Team Cleanup on October 12. Volunteers will help remove litter and debris from a tributary of Prairie Lee Lake from 10 a.m. - noon at Upper Banner Park, located at 520 NE Noeleen Lane.
“Protecting our natural resources is a priority and this is a small way to invest in the community,” Environmentalist Specialist Kara Starlin said. “Stream Team Cleanup events offer an...