Be Prepared for More Winter Weather
LEE’S SUMMIT, MO- More winter weather is expected this weekend. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the KC Metro from 6 p.m. on Friday, January 18, 2019 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 19, 2019. A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches and a light glaze of ice are expected. Wind gusts as high as 40 mph will cause blowing snow and limited visibility.
Only drive if necessary. Remove snow and ice from your tailpipe before starting your car, and check regularly if idling. Clean all snow and ice from your car before driving. Have an emergency supply kit in your car.
Dress in warm clothing, stay dry, prevent prolonged exposure to cold and wind, and avoid overexertion clearing/shoveling snow. Overexertion can lead to a medical emergency.
Monitor local news and alerts for emergency information and instructions.
For more winter weather safety tips visit: http://www.preparemetrokc.org/, https://www.ready.gov/, or https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies.
Warming Centers During the weather event this weekend the following facilities within the City of Lee’s Summit are available as warming centers during their normal business hours:
American Legion Post 189
829 SE Vista Drive
Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
http://post189.org/
Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation Community Centers
Gamber Community Center
4 SE Independence Ave
Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
https://cityofls.net/parks/facilities/gamber-community-center
Harris Park Community Center
110 SW Blue Parkway
Lee’s Summit MO 64063
https://cityofls.net/parks/facilities/harris-park-community-center
Longview Community Center
3801 SW Longview Rd
Lee’s Summit, MO 64081
https://cityofls.net/parks/facilities/longview-community-center
Legacy Park Community Center
901 NE Bluestem Drive
Lee’s Summit, MO 64086
https://cityofls.net/parks/facilities/legacy-park-community-center
Mid-Continent Public Library – Lee’s Summit Branch
150 NW Oldham Pkwy
Lee’s Summit, MO 64081
www.mymcpl.org
Mid-Continent Public Library – Colbern Rd Branch
1000 NE Colbern Rd
Lee’s Summit, MO 64086
www.mymcpl.org
VFW Jack Ray Post 5789
329 SE Douglas St.
Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
http://myvfw.org/mo/post5789/
For more information about warming centers in the KC Metro area, call 211.
If you have any questions please contact Assistant Chief Dan Manley at the Lee’s Summit Fire Department at (816) 969-1304.
