Phone Service Problems
Phone Service Problems
UPDATE: Service to all emergency and non-emergency phone numbers has been restored. Thank you for your patience.
The emergency phone line, 816.969.7360, is currently down and giving a busy signal due to issues affecting a large block of numbers. In the meantime, if you need police, fire, or medical assistance in Lee's Summit, Missouri, please call 911.
Another option for non-emergency assistance is 816.969.1300, available until 5 p.m. Monday through...
Make a Lifesaving Change This Weekend
Make a Lifesaving Change This Weekend
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 9, at 2 a.m. Remember to set your clocks forward and take the time to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Also, check the date on your smoke alarms to ensure they are no more than 10 years old and replace them if necessary.
Apartment Building Damaged by Fire
Apartment Building Damaged by Fire
LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. — The Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the Strasbourg Apartments, located at 3 NW O'Brien Road, on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 6:33 p.m.
A resident reported smoke filling their ground-floor apartment but no visible flames. A neighboring occupant noted a "pop" sound and the power going out before smelling smoke. The callers evacuated the building.
When firefighters arrived, nothing...
Joint Operations Center Groundbreaking Ceremony
Joint Operations Center Groundbreaking Ceremony
The public is invited to the groundbreaking ceremony for the Joint Operations Facility!
Date: November 8
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: 2 NE Tudor Road (behind Police Headquarters)
This facility is made possible through the 2023 No Tax Increase Bond in partnership with the state of Missouri. It will serve as the future home of Fire Administration and Training, as well as the City's Emergency Operations and Communications Centers.
Set Back Your Clocks and Check Your Smoke Alarms
Set Back Your Clocks and Check Your Smoke Alarms
As we adjust to shorter daylight hours and disrupted sleep patterns, it’s important to prioritize a critical safety measure: ensuring that your smoke alarms are functioning properly.
Changing the batteries in your smoke alarm or replacing the entire unit if it is over 10 years old can be a life-saving choice for you or a loved one. Smoke alarms offer early warning in the event of a fire, providing you with vital seconds to escape. However, this...