Free Hands-Only™ CPR Training in Lee’s Summit Thursday, January 31, 2019 | Views: 6199 | Categories: Fire Department Press Releases Free Hands-Only™ CPR Training in Lee’s Summit February is American Heart Month, and the City of Lee’s Summit is offering free Hands-Only™ CPR training Feb. 23 at the Gamber Community Center, 4 SE Independence Ave. These training sessions provide vital information, which can greatly increase the chances of survival for individuals who experience sudden cardiac arrest. There will be three, 45-minute training sessions available at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Individuals experienced in teaching CPR...
Protect Yourself From The Extreme Cold Wednesday, January 30, 2019 | Views: 4217 | Categories: Fire Department Press Releases Protect Yourself From The Extreme Cold The extreme cold is expected to stick around another couple days, and with wind chill temperatures well below zero, frostbite and hypothermia are very serious threats. If you must go outside make sure you are prepared and limit your time outside much as possible. It is best to stay indoors, along with your pets. Check on family, friends, and neighbors who are at risk and may need assistance. Older adults and young children are more at risk in extreme cold. For...
Lee’s Summit Named “Community for All Ages” Friday, January 25, 2019 | Views: 5303 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases Lee’s Summit Named “Community for All Ages” The City of Lee’s Summit has received Gold level recognition as a “Community for All Ages,” which acknowledges the work the City has done to become more welcoming to residents of all ages.
City Adopts 2018 International Building Codes Tuesday, January 22, 2019 | Views: 4148 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases The City of Lee’s Summit has adopted the 2018 International Building Codes. Effective April 1, 2019, all building permit applications shall be designed and constructed under the provisions of these updated codes. The International Code Council develops the International Building Codes, which are designed to ensure the construction of safe, sustainable, affordable and resilient structures. The City of Lee’s Summit adopts updated codes on a six-year...
Lee's Summit Police Identify Woman Killed in Overnight Fire Friday, January 18, 2019 | Views: 4646 | Categories: Fire Department Press Releases Lee’s Summit, Mo – Detectives with the Lee’s Summit Police Department have completed the initial investigation into the deadly house fire in the 1500 block of SW 6th Street overnight. With assistance from the Missouri Fire Marshal’s Office and the Lee’s Summit Fire Department the fire was determined to be accidental in nature. The Police Department has identified the victim as 75 year old Nancy Bailey who lived at...