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Doniphan County Public Information Update
Friday, July 8 2011
COMMUNITY RADIO STATION 1610 AM
Doniphan County has set up two portable AM
radio stations to broadcast community and flood
information.
These
low-power
stations,
transmitting on 1610 AM, are based in Elwood
and Troy.
VOLUNTARY EVACUATION IN EFFECT
Due to the threat of flooding, local officials have
asked residents of Elwood, eastern portions of
Wathena and adjacent areas of Doniphan
County to voluntarily evacuate. Residents who
have chosen not to evacuate at this time should
have belongings packed and be ready to
evacuate on little or no notice.
MANDATORY EVACUATION PLAN
If local leaders decide that the situation has
become unsafe and a mandatory evacuation is
needed, the public will be notified in the
following ways:
 Call-down phone system
 Storm sirens will sound
 Emergency vehicles will drive through the
community sounding sirens and making
announcement on their loudspeakers
 Local media announcements
 1610 radio transmitters
ACCESS TO EVACUATED AREAS
Currently, access to all areas and businesses in
the communities are open.
If a mandatory evacuation is ordered, access to
the area will be controlled. Residents will need
to provide proof of residency (e.g. a driver
license with a local address) to gain access back
to their homes. Businesses should contact the
command post to have ID cards issued to nonresident employees who may need to enter the
area.
ANIMAL SHELTERING AVAILABLE
Evacuees who need to shelter their pets can
contact the Atchison County Humane Society at
(913) 367-3647. The animal shelter is open
Monday thru Saturday.
FEDERAL LEVEE STATUS
The Federal Levee surrounding the community
is being closely monitored by the US Army Corp
of Engineers along with local levee officials and
members of the Kansas National Guard. Sand
boils have been treated at different locations
along the levee by sandbagging. Please stay off
the Federal Levee as it is a restricted area and
trespassers will be prosecuted.
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TIPS FOR A SAFE EVACUATION
Unplug all appliances not being removed
Turn off gas lines
Lock all doors and windows
Secure or remove propane tanks, household
chemicals, gasoline, etc.
WHO TO CONTACT WHEN EVACUATING
Elwood-Call 913-365-1019 or stop by the fire station
Wathena-Call 785-989-4711 or stop by City Hall
SECURITY IN EVACUATED AREAS
The Kansas National Guard and State Troopers
are providing additional security in Elwood,
portions of Wathena and along U.S. Highway
36.
RED CROSS SHELTERS
The American Red Cross has shelters on standby for people affected by flooding. Those
needing shelter can call them at (816) 232-8439
or (800) 378-8439.
LOCAL PHONE NUMBERS (8-5 M-F)
Elwood City Hall………………….(913) 365-6871
Elwood Fire Station…………..….(913) 365-1019
Wathena City Hall………………. (785) 989-4711
Doniphan County………………..(785) 985-2665
ELWOOD SENIOR CENTER RELOCATED
The Elwood Senior Center has been relocated
to the Wathena Keen-Age Center, 302 N. 4th ST,
Wathena, KS. Call (785) 989-3501.
ELWOOD POST OFFICE
The Elwood Post Office will continue to operate
until a mandatory evacuation is ordered.
WATHENA SEWAGE SERVICE
Wathena sewage service is operating normally.
City personnel are working closely with state
officials to prevent any disruption of sewage
service.
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COMMUNITY MEETINGS
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Elwood- 6:30 P.M. at the school gym on the 1st
and 3rd Mondays and 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
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Wathena- Regular City Council Meetings on the
1st and 3rd Mondays at 7:00 P.M.
FRAUD PROTECTION
If you suspect fraud, contact the Kansas
Attorney General's Office. For the Consumer
Protection Hotline call (888) 428-8436.
Insurance Fraud can be reported to (800) 4322484.
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM
An Incident Management Team has been
requested by Doniphan County to coordinate the
response to the flood incident. The Incident
Management Team is made up of disaster
response experts from various public agencies
throughout Kansas.
FLOOD INSURANCE QUESTIONS?
Residents who have questions about the
National Flood Insurance Program can call the
Kansas Insurance Department Consumer
Advocate Division, 785-296-7829 or 800-4322484 or Dean Ownby, NFIP Insurance
Specialist, 816-283-7045. A summary of the
program's coverage can be found online at
http://www.floodsmart.gov/floodsmart/pdfs/NFIP
_Summary_of_Coverage.pdf.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
For information contact Doniphan County Public
Transportation at (785) 985-2380.
Regular
transportation routes will continue unless US
Highway 36 is closed to Saint Joseph, Missouri.
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FLOOD SAFETY TIPS
Use caution on U.S. 36. There is increased
traffic due to road closures both north and
south of the area.
Do Not Drive or Walk through High Water –
Turn Around Don’t Drown
Be aware of the heat, dress appropriately,
drink plenty of water and take frequent
breaks in the shade. If you feel dizzy,
nauseated or experience vomiting you may
have a heat injury and should seek
immediate medical attention. Remember to
check on your co-workers and neighbors.
Heat effects pets too, make sure to provide
them access to shade and fresh water.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
There are a number of opportunities for
individuals wanting to volunteer to help the
community. Volunteers are needed to:
 Answer phones at the command center
 Serve meals to soldiers and responders
 Help move sandbags
If you are interested in volunteering, please
contact the command center in Elwood at (913)
365-1019 or the Wathena City Hall (785) 9894711. If you are interested in serving food
please contact Debbie Sigrist at (785) 989-4427
or dsigrist@usd114.org
Volunteers for outdoor activities should be in
good health and at least 16-years-old.
Volunteers should have current tetanus shots
and dress appropriately for the work they are
doing. If you are working with sandbags, wear
boots, a hat, gloves, sunscreen and mosquito
repellent.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional information and helpful inks can be
found at www.kansastag.gov under "Current
Flood Information".