Severe Weather Awareness

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Snow and Ice

Safety Resources:

Snow and ice season in Kansas can begin as early as October and end in April. Each year is unique, and each snow storm is unique. De-icing begins prior to a snowstorm with a brine solution. Street crews will continue to treat hot spots throughout the City during and after the storm. The City no longer uses sand. The solutions we use are limited and cannot melt ice below a certain temperature, so we urge caution when traveling. 

Snow on streets
City street crews begin clearing snow starting on Emergency Snow Routes, then move to residential routes and the Central Business District.

  • What if I'm homebound/in need of immediate medical care? Our snow plow crews work directly with the emergency and ambulance staff to make sure they can get to you in time of need.

Snow on sidewalks
Property owners are responsible for removing snow from adjacent sidewalks and sidewalk ramps. Businesses are responsible for clearing sidewalks downtown. The City allows owners 24 hours following the conclusion of the snowstorm to properly remove snow from all the aforementioned areas. Residents will be held responsible for knowing that whenever snow has accumulated to such a depth that snow removal operations will be required. Snow removal is necessary for safety.

 

Warming Center

When the National Weather Service places Leavenworth County under an "Extreme Cold Warning," the Parks and Recreation staff will activate a warming center at the Leavenworth Riverfront Community Center, 123 S. Esplanade St., Leavenworth, KS. During this time, the community center's warming center will offer a warm place to sit in the south racquetball court free of charge. Community members may come to this area and use the restroom, but will be required to stay in that location. Open hours for the warming center will be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays. 

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