HELP SPEED UP DEBRIS REMOVAL BY PLACING IT IN THE RIGHT OF WAY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Keep debris at least three feet from utility poles, fire hydrants and water and gas meters. Call Greensburg City Hall with debris removal questions at 620-723-2751.

THE LANDFILL WILL BE CLOSED SUNDAY, MAY 27 AND MONDAY, MAY 28 for maintenance over the Memorial Day Holiday. No one can use the landfill during this time. Regular hours of operation resume Tuesday.

FUEL AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC PURCHASE AT VOLZ OIL. The public can purchase up to 20 gallons of unleaded or 100 gallons of diesel per vehicle per purchase.

PICNIC IN THE PARK for Greensburg residents is Thursday, May 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Davis Park.

PLACARDS REQUIRED. All vehicles must stop at check points. Police will issue placards. Placards must be visible in the windshield.

KIOWA COUNTY OFFICES are located at the Mullinville High School. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. County commission meets at 9 a.m. on Mondays at the Mullinville High School.

GREENSBURG CITY OFFICES are located on the square. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. City commission meets at 5 p.m. on Mondays at City Hall.

CITY OF GREENSBURG ISSUING BUILDING PERMITS at City Hall during regular business hours.

GREENSURG RESIDENTS can view and inspect a FEMA travel trailer and manufactured home between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the west entrance to Davis Park. A FEMA specialist will be on hand to answer questions.

RED CROSS DISASTER SERVICE CENTER CLOSED IN HAVILAND

BARCLAY COLLEGE DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER REMAINS OPEN

DISASTER ASSISTANCE MEETING FOR FARMERS AND RANCHERS on May 24 at 7 p.m. at the Kinsley Fair Building.

AVAILABLE DISASTER ASSISTANCE:

* FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA or www.fema.gov or on the square.

* Red Cross at 1-866-GET INFO or your local chapter.

* USDA Rural Development Housing at 785-628-3081 or 1-800-338-5546.

* Disaster Recovery Center at Barclay College or 620-862-7750. Center agencies are FEMA; Kansas Departments of Health and Environment, SRS and Labor; Veterans Administration; SBA and Salvation Army.

* United Way volunteer opportunities and debris removal at 211.

* SBA low interest loans at 1-800-659-2955 or on the square.

* Free, non-fee legal case assistance at 1-800-929-3111 and at Disaster Recovery Center at Barclay College.

* Farm field debris removal at 314-313-4779 or visit Davis Park Volunteer Reception Center.

* Disabled American Veterans at 316-688-6722.

* Mullinville and Haviland United Methodist Churches between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.

* Mullinsville Church of Christ at 620-548-2512.

OTHER AVAILABLE ASSISTANCE:

* FEMA hiring for local positions at 770-216-3156 or 417-234-3798 or visit the Disaster Recovery Center at Barclay College.

* Mental health professionals at 785-313-6359.

* Claim lost firearms by calling the Kiowa County Sheriff’s Department at 620-723-2182.

* Report stray or dead animals or missing pets by calling 620-723-2897.

* For animal boarding needs call 620-672-6777.

* Free child safety seats available from the Kiowa County Health Department at 620-388-4544.

* File complaints against private insurance companies by calling the Kansas Insurance Commissioner at 1-800-432-2484.

KDHE ISSUED A HAZARD DECLARATION FOR TORNADO DEBRIS.

Residents are encouraged to take appropriate steps to remove tornado debris remaining on private properties which may present a health and safety risk to the public. Unstable structures and debris piles pose fire hazards and create a habitat for undesirable vermin. Currently, concrete rubble and foundations do not present an immediate hazard.

KDHE MAINTAINS LIST OF LICENSED ASBESTOS CONTRACTORS. Private contractors must be KDHE licensed to remove or demolish any suspected asbestos material.

If you are a homeowner and suspect asbestos is present during demolition or debris removal, consider using a specially trained contractor to remove the material.

Contact Scott Bangert at 785-296-1689 with questions.

ALL CONTRACTORS MUST REGISTER at Greensburg City Hall between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Contract work is prohibited without registration and/or license. Contractors are responsible for hauling jobsite debris. Contractors removing debris or doing demolition from a jobsite must plug any sewer lines.

SEPARATE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND WHITE GOODS (appliances, air conditioners, batteries, paint, pesticides, aerosol cans, propane and compressed gas cylinders) from debris and leave at the curb for EPA to remove. Place waste food items in trash bags and leave at the curb. Garbage trucks will remove this waste. Bags are available at the Lighthouse Worship Center, Scientology tent and Salvation Army at the courthouse.

CALL 911 IF YOU ENCOUNTER A HAZARDOUS SPILL OR LEAK. Never handle damaged or leaking containers. The EPA Spill Line is 913-281-0991.

NEVER DRINK, SHOWER OR BATHE WITH WATER UNTIL OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE THAT IT IS SAFE. Contact City Hall at 620-723-2751 with questions or to report water leaks.

SAFETY UPDATE:

* Curfew in effect from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.

* Obey all traffic laws.

* Treat ALL power lines as if they are live. Call 911 if you observe an arcing power line.

* Leave room for emergency and military vehicles when parking.

* Take frequent breaks and drink plenty of water. Seek immediate medical attention if you feel dizzy, nauseated or experience vomiting.

* Burning is prohibited in Greensburg and highly discouraged in rural areas during high winds.

* Never enter any building that appears unsafe.

* Respiratory protection is recommended for all workers. Dust masks available at the Kiowa County Health Department on the square.

PROGRESS REPORT:

* 791 loads of debris hauled today as of early this afternoon.

* Since the storm, workers have hauled about 180,000 cubic yards of debris – that’s enough to fill more than 50 Olympic swimming pools.

VEHICLE REMOVAL. Tagged, damaged or destroyed vehicles in Greensburg were towed to the south landfill. Owners are NOT responsible for landfill tow fees. Contact the Kiowa County Sheriff’s Office at 620-723-2182 with questions.

THOSE WISHING TO VOLUNTEER MUST CALL 211 (in state) or 1-888-413-4327 (out of state) prior to arrival. Ameri Corp is organizing groups wishing to volunteer. Group leaders must call 314-313-4779. Volunteers must dress appropriately for hazardous working conditions.

AIRSPACE OVER GREENSBURG is restricted to official aircraft only. Report aircraft to the nearest law enforcement officer.

GREENSBURG MAIL is forwarded to the Pratt Post Office where residents and businesses can register for a free post office box.

FREE PHONE USE AT THE square for residents and responders provided by AT&T.

FEMA PREPARES DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR GROUP MOBILE HOME SITE IN GREENSBURG. The 75 acre site of the Keller Estates property would temporarily house more of those who lost them homes in the May 4 Tornado. Location of the proposed site is near south Olive Street, to the south of Scott Avenue and east of south Main Street. The property would need to be graded.

Electrical, telephone, water and sewer utilities would need to be installed for hookups to FEMA mobile homes. Due to the emergency nature of this action, the public comment period will end on Friday, May 25 at 6 p.m. The draft environmental assessment can be viewed on the public notice board at the interim city hall behind the courthouse and online at www.fema.gov.