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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 21,
2007 No. 07-204 POWER REMAINS OUT TO APPROXIMATELY 3,200 KANSAS CUSTOMERS DANGEROUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS EXPECTED N PARTS OF KANSAS THIS WEEKEND As a strong new storm moves into Kansas, approximately 3,200 Kansas customers
are still waiting for their power to be restored from last week's ice
and snow. Kansas Rural Electric Cooperatives has approximately 3,150 customers
out of service and Westar has about 50 customers still without power.
Both companies expect to have power restored by Christmas. More Winter Weather High winds and heavy snow in parts of Kansas could bring down more power
lines and poles this weekend, and it may pose very dangerous conditions
for holiday travel. The National Weather Service reports the weather system
is moving into western Kansas tonight (Friday) and will increase in intensity
Saturday. Accumulations of 1 to 5 inches are expected in southwest Kansas,
and three to five inches are expected from south central to northeast
Kansas, particularly along the I-35 corridor. Other parts of the state
may receive an inch or two. The Kansas Division of Emergency Management reminds Kansans to be ready
for severe weather and potential power outages by restocking home emergency
kits with water, food and medications for each family member. Additional
information regarding emergency kits is available at www.ready.gov and
www.ksready.gov. Road travel is discouraged during storm situations, but if travel is
a must, ensure the vehicle's fuel tank is full, monitor weather reports,
and restock travel emergency kits. "It's critical to keep a close eye on your vehicle's gas tank, especially
during winter weather when you could become stranded along the roadway
or stuck in traffic," said Maj. Gen. Tod Bunting, director of Kansas
Division of Emergency Management and Kansas adjutant general. "Arrange
your travel plans so you can leave well ahead of the storm front, tell
someone your travel route and keep an emergency kit in your car." Kansans may monitor road conditions by calling 511 or going to http://511.ksdot.org.
If outside the state, call 1-866-511-5368 to get local road conditions.
Recommended Items to Include in a Basic Home Emergency Supply Kit:
Keep in mind that during a severe winter storm it could be hours before emergency personnel are able to reach you. Recommended Items to Include in a Vehicle Emergency Kit
Additional information for preparing for winter weather is available
through your county emergency management office or at the following websites:
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