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Winter Storms Intensified Red Cross Emergency Blood Shortage

Thursday, January 25

Road conditions, flight delays impacting Red Cross transport of lifesaving blood products $20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email for those who come to give in February By the American Red Cross KANSAS, JAN 25, 2024 — The American Red Cross continues to experience an emergency blood shortage... Read More.

City of Marion Emergency Shelter Available at City Ballroom if Needed

Sunday, January 14

By Lucky Kidd MARION, Kan. — The City of Marion has announced it will make the city ballroom available as an emergency shelter should the need arise.Residents have been advised if their heat and/or power goes off or if they are stranded on the road... Read More.

Red Cross: Emergency Blood Shortage May Delay Medical Procedures

Wednesday, January 10

Donors urged to give now as nation faces lowest number of blood donors in decades Donors have the chance to help save lives, win trip to Super Bowl LVIII By the American Red Cross KANSAS — The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as... Read More.

Emergency Accident Reporting Plan Activated

Saturday, November 25

By Hutchinson Police Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson has activated the Emergency Accident Reporting Plan. Due to Road/Weather Conditions, until further notice, Hutchinson Police Department has activated the Emergency Accident Reporting Plan.If you are involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident within the... Read More.

Efforts of Emergency Personnel Highlighted During Crash Responder Safety Week, Nov. 13-17

Thursday, November 9

By the Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — More than 80,000 vehicles are involved in crashes across Kansas each year, with emergency responders putting their personal safety at risk at every scene. With that in mind, “Protect Those Who Protect You” is the theme... Read More.

Hutchinson/Reno County Emergency Services Celebrates their 40th Anniversary

Monday, October 30

By Reno County Government HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County Emergency Communications (HRCEC) celebrated their 40th Anniversary Saturday, October 28, 2023. Visitors toured the 911 Dispatch Center, saw historic artifacts related to the 911 Dispatch department and enjoyed some light refreshments!

National Emergency Alert Test Scheduled Wednesday

Tuesday, October 3

By Lucky Kidd A national emergency alert test is scheduled for Wednesday at 1:20 PM.This will actually be two alerts, one of which is activation of the Emergency Alert System on radio and TV stations and most cable systems. This part of the test, which... Read More.

Hutchinson Reno County Emergency Communications Celebrating 40 Years

Wednesday, August 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson-Reno County Emergency Communications is inviting the community to celebrate the 40th year of being the 911 consolidated center for Reno County.They will be providing tours of the center and other activities for the day. They are still working the... Read More.

Kansas Gets Good Rating for Public Health Emergency Preparedness

Friday, June 9

UNDATED (KNS) — Kansas is relatively well-prepared to respond to public health emergencies but still needs to improve hospital safety and flu vaccination rates. Those are some of the findings from a recent report by the nonprofit group Read More.

Kansas Governor Issues Emergency Disaster Declaration Due to Wildfires

Thursday, April 13

TOPEKA, Kan. (KPR) - Governor Laura Kelly has declared a disaster emergency following an outbreak of wildfires across the state. The declaration will allow the state to preposition assets for a quicker response to any new fires that erupt.State resources, including airplanes and helicopters,... Read More.

Reno County Residents Can Register to Receive Notifications from Emergency Alert System

Tuesday, April 4

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – Reno County Residents can get emergency and non-emergency notifications from Hutchinson-Reno County Emergency Communications through the free Everbridge Resident Alerts system.To receive these notifications, you must opt-in by entering your contact information and subscribe to notifications. If you are already... Read More.

Moundridge Emergency Services, Blackhills Energy & USD 423 to Conduct Emergency Drill Tuesday

Tuesday, April 4

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. – Moundridge Emergency Services in partnership with Blackhills Energy, and Moundridge USD 423 will be conducting a gas emergency simulation/drill on Tuesday, April 4th, in the morning part of the educational day The drill will only affect the 4-12 building. The PK-3... Read More.