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Kiowa County, Kansas (Resources/Contacts/Updates)

Organization: County
Facility Type: Info/Hotline
Status: Open

Address:
Greensburg, KS 00000

Region:Southwest
County/Parish:Kiowa



Website: http://www.kiowacounty.us/








Notes:

UPDATE 5/17/07:

Per a contact at the Church of Christ in Mullinville, KS
Tyson Chicken pulled out this week and left their food prep
white tent. I don't know if anyone is going to claim it.

Red Cross at the Grammer School in Mullinville is getting
ready to pull out of the Gymnasium. Church of Christ in
Mullinville, KS will take over the Gym to use for storage
and volunteer housing purposes.

Leslie Teltoe

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Kiowa County/Greensburg Public Information Update
As of 5/17/07, 9 a.m.

(This information is being transmitted to Greensburg area residents on 1610 AM information)

CONTRACTORS MUST REGISTER: at Greensburg City Hall located at the Southeast corner of the courthouse between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. No contract work will be performed without registration and/or license. Contractors are responsible to hauling the debris from the jobsite.

DEBRIS REMOVAL: Residents are responsible for removal of debris from their property. Government haulers will not remove debris from private property. Debris also should not be placed on or near utilities. Call Greensburg City Hall if you have questions related to debris removal at 620-723-2751. Residents can also call the United Way at 211 if you need assistance in cleaning up your property or removing debris.

JOBS AVAILABLE: FEMA is hiring locally for the Greensburg recovery operations. Currently only Greensburg residents are being considered. However, applications are being accepted from all who wish to apply. Call 770-216-3156 or 417-234-3798. You can also visit Jim Tumser at the Haviland Disaster Recovery Center at Barclay College.

WATER SERVICE RESUMING SOON: Officials will be turning on and testing the water lines North of Florida Street today.

Do NOT drink, shower or bathe with the water until officials announce that it is safe to drink.

Contact City Hall at 620-723-2751 to report leaks

In order to speed up the process of getting potable water restored please do not pile debris on top of water meters
FARM FIELD DEBRIS: Those needing their farm fields cleared of debris should call 314-313-4779 or visit the Volunteer Reception Center at Davis Park.

PROGRESS REPORT:

1,600 loads of debris were taken to the landfill today bringing the total to nearly 8,300

The EMEDS hospital opened today. It is located on US 54 across from the John
Deere dealership

Firefighters are making temporary street signs

Electrical power is being restored as quickly as possible

Volunteer Reception Center has processed over 1,215 volunteers who have worked 8,600 hours

There will be increased police patrols in Haviland and Mullinville
Offices for county government are being installed on the west side of the courthouse

PLACARDS REQUIRED IN VEHICLES: Police will be issuing placards that are required to be visible in the windshield for all citizen, volunteer and contractor vehicles. All vehicles must stop and check-in with police at checkpoints to be issued a placard.

SAFETY UPDATE:

Curfew remains in effect from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.

You must obey all traffic laws. Law enforcement officers will be strictly enforcing speed limit and other violations.
Be cautious of downed power lines, and treat them as if they were live.

When parking on the roadway, leave room for emergency vehicles and large military vehicles.

While working take frequent breaks in shaded areas and drink plenty of water.

If you feel dizzy, nauseated or experience vomiting you may have heat exhaustion and should seek immediate medical attention.

Due to a lack of shelter in Greensburg, all residents will be asked to evacuate the town to seek shelter if hazardous weather approaches.

Burning is prohibited in the City of Greensburg and highly discouraged in rural areas during times of high winds.

If you witness any arcing power lines, immediately dial 911 or contact the nearest emergency worker

If you find an item that may be dangerous, leave it where it is and notify the nearest law enforcement officer.
Do not enter any building that appears unsafe

Those working in dusty conditions must wear respiratory protection. These masks are available at the Kiowa County Health Department
AVAILABLE FUEL: The fuel point in Greensburg off US 54 is for first responders only. Fuel at this location is not available for any other use.

COMMUNITY EVENTS:

Greensburg Graduation will be held Saturday May, 19 at 10:30 a.m. for 8th Graders and 11:00 a.m. for seniors at the Golf Course. For more information call the Greensburg School District at 620-675-8836 or e-mail Greensburg@swprsc.org

There will be a funeral service for Harold Schmidt Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the Haviland Friends Church followed by a burial at Fairview Cemetery in Greensburg.

Attorney General Paul Morrison will be visiting Greensburg today. He will hold a press conference to address potential scams and price gouging.

Kiowa County Commission will be meeting every Monday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at the Mullinville High School.
Haviland schools will be hosting a “fun day” for Kiowa County students and staff May 23rd from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Haviland High School football field.

There will be free fencing and fence posts available for those that sustained damage to these items due to the storm Friday at 7:30 a.m. at Pratt Livestock

There are several items of livestock food available for free. If you are interested call 620-723-2897.

All residents that were being housed at the Mullinville shelter have relocated to the shelter in Buckland.

VEHICLE REMOVAL: Damaged or destroyed vehicles in Greensburg that were tagged are being moved to the south landfill.

Owners are NOT responsible for the tow fee to the landfill.
Owners need to coordinate with their insurance company for removal of vehicle from the landfill.

To inquire about a vehicle that was moved call law enforcement command at 785-243-0852.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: Separate hazardous materials and white goods from debris and leave at the curb for removal. This includes appliances, air conditioners, batteries, paint, pesticides, aerosol cans, propane and compressed gas cylinders. These items will be removed by the EPA.

HAZARDOUS SPILLS: Call 911 if you encounter a hazardous spill or leak. If containers are damaged or leaking, do not handle. You can also contact the EPA Spill Line at 913-281-0991.

WASTE FOOD: Place waste food items in trash bags and leave at the curb. Garbage trucks will be picking up and removing this waste.

GARBAGE BAGS: Garbage bags for putting waste food in for pick-up are available at the Convoy of Hope, the Scientology tent and the Salvation Army on the east side of the County Courthouse.

MENTAL HEALTH: To reach a mental health professional call 785-313-6359

INSURANCE COMPLAINTS: To file a complaint against a private insurance company with the Kansas Insurance Commissioner call 1-800-432-2484.

CHILD SAFETY SEATS: Contact the Kiowa County Health Department for Child Safety Seats at 620-338-4544.

KIOWA COUNTY OFFICES: are set up at Mullinville High School from 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

GREENSBURG CITY OFFICES: Are located in trailers southeast of the County Courthouse. They will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.

STRAY ANIMALS: To report a stray or dead animal or to inquire about a missing pet, call 620-723-2897. All found animals will be at the Pratt County Humane Society, where they will be held for 30 days. For animal boarding needs call 620-672-6777.

VOLUNTEERS: Individuals 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.

LOST GUNS: The gun trailer at the KDOT building in Greensburg will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Individuals wanting to claim firearms should bring a photo ID, address information and description of the firearm. Serial numbers are preferred and criminal histories will be run on all persons claiming firearms.

LOST AND FOUND: Lost and found items can be turned in and picked up at the Temporary City Hall located southeast of the Kiowa County Courthouse.

AIRSPACE OVER GREENSBURG: is restricted to official aircraft only. Please report unauthorized aircraft to the nearest law enforcement officer and obtain the tail number if possible.

GREENSBURG MAIL: All Greensburg mail is being forwarded to the Pratt Post Office. Residents and businesses in Greensburg may register for a free post office box at the Pratt Post Office.

DISASTER ASSISTANCE: If you have been affected by the disaster in any way, call 1-800-621-FEMA and visit the Disaster Recovery Center known as “the one stop shop,” set up at Barclay College in Haviland. Visit the center or call 620-862-7750 for assistance from: The Kansas Department of Revenue, Department of Health and Environment, SRS, Department of Labor, Veterans Administration, SBA, FEMA, Salvation Army and Red Cross.

Please note: You do not have to wait for insurance payments before contacting these agencies or visiting the center.

Examples of assistance available:

Free legal assistance
Tax Credits
Food Stamps
Cash Assistance
Crisis Counseling
Disaster Unemployment
Drivers’ licenses and vehicle registration
Copies of vital documents such as birth or marriage certificates
A Salvation Army Store

FEMA ASSISTANCE: To register for FEMA assistance call 1-800-621-FEMA or go online to www.fema.gov, or apply in person at the FEMA trailer by the Kiowa County Courthouse in Greensburg. Edwards, Pratt and Stafford counties are approved for individual assistance. These counties’ residents may use the Disaster Recovery Center located in Haviland.

HOUSING OFFERED BY USDA: Individuals interested in learning more about the USDA Rural Development’s Housing program should contact 785-628-3081 or 1-800-338-5546.

SBA DISASTER ASSISTANCE: Offers low-interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters, businesses and private non-profit organizations. Call 1-800-659-2955.

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS: Will be providing transportation to and from the VA Medical Center in Wichita for those needing prescription refills or medical care. Disaster recovery relief for disabled veterans is also available. For more information call 316-688-6722.

CLOTHING AND PERSONAL ITEMS: Are available at the Mullinville and Haviland United Methodist Churches between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

FREE PHONES: AT&T has set up free phones on the west side of the courthouse for residents and responders to use.

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Housing assistance:
USDA Rural Development will offer housing to eligible Kansans
impacted by the tornado. The housing assistance, subject to
availability, will utilize USDA-financed rental housing
facilities in rural communities across Kansas. Maximum income
limits in Kiowa County for a family of two range from $37,400
to $38,900 and for a family of four from $45,350 to $47,250.
Call the Hays office at 785-628-3081, the Iola office at
620-365-2901 or the Manhattan office at 785-776-7582.

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Peoples Bank customers:
Greensburg customers can contact The Peoples Bank in Pratt at:
620-672-5611, 1-800-362-2625 or on the internet at:
BelleBank.com.

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Telephone service:
AT&T has made arrangements for Greensburg storm victims
to receive call forwarding at no charge. Request by calling
1-800-464-7928. Eight public phones have been installed west
of the courthouse where anyone can make local or long
distance calls in the United States without charge.

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Newspaper:
The Kiowa County Signal will be published from the:

Pratt Tribune Office
320 South Main

E-mail should go to: editor@kiowacountysignal.com

Postal mail can be sent to:

The Pratt Tribune,
P.O. Box 909
Pratt, KS 67124

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GREENSBURG. KS CITY CONTACTS:

MAYOR: Lonnie McCollum

CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Steve Hewitt
239 So. Main
Greensburg, KS 67054
(620) 723-2751

SHERRIFF: Galen Marble
UNDERSHERRIFF: Thomas Burns
200 E. Wisconsin
Greensburg, Kansas
(620) 723-2182

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HAVILAND CITY OFFICES:

City Hall
109 N. Main
Haviland, KS
(620( 862-5317

Community Room
Haviland, KS
(620) 862-5317

Public Housing:
College Hill Apartments
300 E. Elm
Haviland, KS
(620) 862-5600

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SHELTERS/RED CROSS/KIOWA COUNTY, KS:

Greensburg originally set up a shelter at Barclay College,
but it became so crowded they have been moving those people
to a shelter at Haviland High School.

The Macksville shelter set up at St. John Oddfellow Lodge at
700 West 1st St. has been closed due to lack of residents.
Those rescue efforts have been moved to Haviland to help with
the shelter there.

Another shelter has been set up at the Mullinville High School
in Mullinville.

Red Cross Command Center/Shelter:
Haviland High School
300 North Topeka
Haviland, KS 67059
Gymnasium: (620) 862-9890

Red Cross Shelter
Barclay College
607 No. Kingman
Haviland, KS 67059
(620) 862-5252 / 1-800-862-0226
NOTES: Per Lois/Haviland Friends Church was sheltering
10 people on 5/5/07 - Became too crowded so people were
moved to Haviland High School

Red Cross Shelter
Haviland Friends Church
205 N Kingman
Haviland, KS 67059
(620) 862-5258
Contacts: Lois (Also works at Barclay College)
Pastor: Everett Jantz (Karen)
NOTES: On 5/5/07 was sheltering 29 people (see their facility record)

21st Century Learning Academy Charter High
200 S. Main
Mullinville, KS 67109
(620) 548-2289

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RED CROSS CHAPTERS/KIOWA COUNTY, KS:

American Red Cross
Cannonball Trail Chapter
114 N Main, Suite B
Pratt, KS 67124
E-mail: ctarc@redcross.kscoxmail.com
(620) 672-3651

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FIRE DEPARTMENTS:

Kiowa County Fire Chief: Earl Anderson
Office phone number (620)723-2203

Haviland Volunteer Fire Department
104 North Main Street
Haviland, KS 67059
(620) 862-5317
Fire Chief: David Getting
NOTES: All volunteer/9 volunteers total

Mullinville Volunteer Fire Department
217 S. Main
Mullinville, KS
(620) 548-2200
Fire Chief: Cody Sherer

Greensburg Volunteer Fire Department
200 W. Wisconsin
Greensburg, KS
(620) 723-2203
Assistant Fire Chief: Jay Koehn

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KIOWA COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT MEDICAL SERVICES
501 S Walnut
Greensburg, KS 67054
NON-EMERGENCY 620-723-3341
Website: http://www.kcems.com/
Email: info@kcems.com
(See facility record)

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Senior Center
203 N Main
Greensburg, KS
(620) 723-2288
Director: Mary Marble

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KIOWA COUNTY HEALTH/MEDICAL FACILITIES:

HAVILAND, KS:

Haviland Clinic
(A Department of Kiowa County Memorial Hospital)
106 North Main
Haviland, KS 67059
(620) 862-5431
Clinic Office Hours
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

GREENSBURG, KS:

Kiowa County Memorial Hospital
501 So. Walnut
Greensburg, KS
(620) 723-3341
501 S. Walnut
NOTES: Partial roof collapse / All patients evacuated to
Pratt Regional Medical Center in Pratt, KS/Pratt County

Iroquois Mental Health Center
610 E. Grant
Greensburg, KS
(620) 723-2272

Public Health Kiowa County Health Department
211 East Florida
Greensburg, Kansas 67054
Located on the lower level in the County Courthouse Building
(620) 723-2136
Clinic Hours:
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Closed During the Noon Hour
Mitzi Hesser, RN / Lisa Waters, RN
Open Clinic Day every Tuesday
NOTES: All pharmaceuticals were moved Sat. 5/5/07 from the
Kiowa County Memorial Hospital

Assisted Living/Carriage House
723 S. Elm
Greensburg, KS
(620) 723-3400
NOTES: "We're getting reports now that 28 residents of the
Carriage House retirement home weathered the storm. All
residents are said to be okay, but are relocating to
Lakepoint facilities in Augusta, Rose Hill and Wichita.
Relatives can call (316) 775-6333 for more information."

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KIOWA COUNTY, KS SCHOOLS:

Greensburg, KS District Info Hotline: 1-877-837-5231

MESSAGE FROM GREENSBURG SCHOOL STAFF/USD422:

by STAFF
May 05, 2007

THE AMERICAN RED CROSS HAS SET UP RELIEF STATIONS IN MULLINVILLE
AND HAVILAND TO AID THOSE AFFECTED BY THE TORNADO THAT DEVASTATED
GREENSBURG, KANSAS ON MAY 4, 2007. IF YOU ARE ATTEMPING TO REACH A
LOVED, PLEASE CALL HAVILAND HIGH SCHOOL AT 620-862-9890.

PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR ALL OF THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES,
THEIR HOMES AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.

The administration of GHS would like to send the message of hope
and perseverance. In the spirit of not dropping our heads and
letting this tragedy get us down, GHS would like to encourage
the Ranger student athletes to continue to compete in their
respective sports. We would also like to relay to seniors that
we will hold a graduation ceremony. Details about graduation
will be posted as soon as we get everything arranged.

Due to the fact that everyone is scattered, we will attempt
to keep as many people up to date right here on usd422.org.
We will be posting leave times and a place of meeting as soon
as we know something concrete. Here is what we know as of
Sunday night (5/6/07):

-the softball game scheduled for Monday has been cancelled

-the league golf tournament scheduled for Monday has been
moved to Thursday, May 17. Departure TBA.

-the league track meet scheduled for Friday is still on. Every
attempt will be made to contact as many track athletes as
possible. Departure TBA.

We are also in contact with a sporting goods chain and other
possible assistance for those athletes needing items such as
shoes, clubs, clothes, etc.

Any questions may be sent or called to Marshall Ballard at marshallballard@usd422.org, 620-862-5621, or 620-388-2880.

Golf team can contact Coach Roe at 620-532-1043.

Track team can contact Coach Hoover at 620-324-5455. Again,

I will do my best to keep the site updated as new information becomes
available.

Contact Marshall Ballard at:
marshallballard@usd422.org
620-862-5621, or 620-388-2880 to donate sports equipment and
uniforms for students who lost everything and are still
participating in school sports events.

NOTE: Greensburg Schools are shut down for the remainder of this
'07 school session. Graduation Ceremony details to be announced.

Greensburg High School
420 So. Main
Greensburg, KS
(620) 723-2164
Superintendant: Darin Headrick
Principal: Randy Fulton

Greensburg Junior High School
600 So. Main
Greensburg, KS
(620) 723-2332
Principal: Staci Derstein

Greensburg Grade School
Delmer Day Elementary School
600 So. Main
Greensburg, KS
(620) 723-2332
Principal: Staci Derstein

Kiowa County Learning Center
216 So. Main
Greensburg, KS
(620) 723-7004
Director/Instructor: Susan Staats
Para-Professional: Sheryl Christenson

Valley View Christian School (Private)
Route 1
Greensburg, KS
(620) 723-3198 or (620) 723-3192

HAVILAND:

Haviland Schools District Office
104 E. Walnut
Haviland, KS
620-862-5256
620-862-5240 (fax)
Superintendent: Mike Waters

Haviland High School
300 N Topeka
Haviland, KS 67059
(620) 862-5217
Principal: Eric Reid
Grades 9-12 (79 students enrolled)

Haviland Grade School
400 N. Topeka
(620) 862-5277
Principal: Eric Reid

Principal for both schools above: Eric Reid
400 N. Topeka
Haviland, KS
620-862-5278

MULINVILLE:

21st Century Learning Academy & Charter School
200 Main
P.O. Box 6
Mullinville, KS 67109
Phone Number: 620-548-2289
Toll Free Number: 877-685-5468
Email: jonesm@mullinville.org

Mullinville School/USD 424
PO Box 6
Mullinville, KS 67109
Phone:(620)548-2217
Email: jonesj@mullinvile.org

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KIOWA COUNTY LIBRARIES:

Main Branch
120 S. Main
Greensburg, KS
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Librarian: Debie Allison

Haviland Branch
115 N. Main
Haviland, KS
Hours: Monday - Friday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Librarian: Delores Williams
Available Amenities:
Books for Adults and Children, Audio Books on cassette and
CD, Local Newspapers, Magazines, Videos, Tax Forms, Copier,
Computer, Internet Access, Interlibrary Loan, and much more...


Mullinville Branch
115 N. Main
Mullinville, KS

Info Source/Changes:
Called: Church of Christ in Mullinville, KS
(see full history)

Created At: Mon May 07 16:57:46 +0000 2007
Updated At: Fri May 18 03:29:15 +0000 2007
Updated By: LTel


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