Statewide Tornado Drill Scheduled for March 5
Statewide Tornado Drill Scheduled for March 5
Severe Weather Awareness Week March 3-9
Someday the winter weather will stop and if Missouri weather holds true, within twenty four hours we will be in the midst of spring severe weather. If you’re going to live in Missouri you need to be prepared for anything! Severe Weather Awareness Week is set for March 3-9, 2019. This campaign is intended to increase public awareness about severe weather and tornadoes. Of particular concern are the number of deaths due to flooding-particularly flash...
Specialist Rod Gravitt Retires
Specialist Rod Gravitt Retires
After 36 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Lee's Summit, Specialist Rod Gravitt gave his final radio transmission from a fire truck on February 28. Please join the Lee's Summit Fire Department in congratulating Rod on his much deserved retirement. Thank you for your service! https://youtu.be/hOvL-gB6TIA
City of Lee’s Summit Honored for Engineering Excellence
City of Lee’s Summit Honored for Engineering Excellence
The City of Lee’s Summit recently received recognition from the American Council of Engineering Companies for engineering excellence for a trio of innovative projects that have transformed the City’s infrastructure. The City received three Honor Awards at the 2019 Engineering Excellence Awards for improvements made to the Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport, the interchange at U.S. 50 and Route 291, and the interchange at U.S. 50 and Blackwell...
City of Lee’s Summit Hosting Community Blood Drive
City of Lee’s Summit Hosting Community Blood Drive
The City of Lee’s Summit, in partnership with the Community Blood Center, is hosting a community blood drive March 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Howard Conference Room at City Hall, 220 SE Green St.
The Community Blood Center has declared a blood emergency. According to the CBC, winter storms and widespread flu have resulted in a significant drop in donations in recent months. Donors with all blood types are encouraged to register for the upcoming...
Overnight Fire Damages Lee’s Summit Home
Overnight Fire Damages Lee’s Summit Home
February 14, 2019 0430 CST
LEE'S SUMMIT, MO—On Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 2:02 a.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 2023 SW 4th Street. The occupant of the house called 911 and reported the back of the house was on fire and the house was being evacuated.
When the fire department arrived on scene smoke and fire was visible from the back of the two-story, single family residence. The occupants were safe outside.
Fire crews...