Atchison County Missouri 911/Emergency Management

This past week was a very trying week for public health. We received notice of the most cases in a week than we have ever seen so far. We are afraid this is t...he beginning of many more to come. We want to remind the public that this virus is here! Community Hospital-Fairfax, Dr. Burke and the health department will have a press release in this week’s AC Mail. We will also share on social media. We are stressing the importance of wearing a face covering, physical distancing and staying home when not feeling well. Together, we remind you that the time is now for everyone to do their part in helping to control the spread of this disease in our communities. There were 32 new cases from 11/02 11/09 2 males age 10-19 1 female, 2 males ages 20-29 2 females, 2 males ages 30-39 4 females, 2 males ages 40-49 4 females, 1 male ages 50-59 6 females, 2 males ages 60-69 1 female, 3 males ages 70-79 As of 11/09/2020: 136 total cases, 30 are active. Our current 7-day positivity rate from 10/29 11/4 is 12.5%.

Just a reminder that TODAY testing hours change for COVID-19. Please call (660) 686-2211 to pre-register. Follow the signs when you arrive on site.

Free Community COVID-19 Testing in St. Joseph on November 7th. Please click on the link to fill out the registration. Only requirement is to be a Missouri resident. https://dcphdo02redcap.azurewebsites.net/redcap/surveys/

See pictures for numbers and positivity rates. We are officially over 100 cases in Atchison County. Our current 7-day positivity rate from 10/22 10/28 is 11....3%. There were 14 new cases from 10/26 11/02 1 male age 0-9 1 female age 10-19 1 male age 30-39 2 females ages 40-49 1 female age 50-59 3 females, 2 males ages 60-69 1 male age 70-79 1 female, 1 male ages 80-89 As of 11/02: 104 total cases, 8 are active. If you are in isolation or quarantine and are registered to vote, please call the county clerks office at 660-744-6214 for more information.

TARKIO Voters!!! VOTE at the Tarkio Community Building, 603 South 3rd Street on Tuesday, November 3rd. https://www.facebook.com//a.408379973420/10158868725593421/

Location Change for Tarkio Voters TARKIO Voters!!! You will VOTE at the Tarkio Community Building, 603 South 3rd Street on Tuesday, November 3rd. ... Any questions please call us at 660-744-6214 Thank you! Sincerely, Susette Taylor, Atchison County Clerk

See pictures for numbers and positivity rates. Our current 7-day positivity rate from 10/15 10/21 is 17.1% and is on the rise again. There were 5 new cases fr...om 10/19 10/26 1 female age 10-19 1 female, 2 males ages 30-39 1 male age 60-69 As of 10/26: 90 total cases, 6 are active.

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See pictures for numbers and positivity rates. Our current 7-day positivity rate from 10/8 10/14 is 9.4% and is another improvement from last week. There wer...e 8 new cases from 10/12 10/18 1 female age 20-29 1 female, 1 male ages 50-59 2 females, 2 males ages 60-69 1 female age 70-79 As of 10/18: 85 total cases, 5 are active.

****ATCHISON COUNTY BURN BAN EFFECTIVE IMEEDIATELY**** The Atchison County Commission has issued a Burn Ban for Atchison County due to the Imminent Threat of Disaster by the way of fire Fires have been reported throughout the county and have caused substantial damage. Once started, these fires are difficult to control and strain volunteer fire department’s manpower and resources.... The following acts are prohibited within the boundaries of this County by all citizens and visitors: 1. Careless use of materials, including cigarettes, cigars, and smoking pipes. Discard shall be in a manner to prevent threat from smoldering remains initiating a fire. 2. Building, maintaining, attending, or using any open fire or campfire except in permanent stoves or fireplaces or barbeque grills. 3. Prescribed burning of all fence rows, field, wild land, ravines, trash, and debris. Prescribed burning may be exempted from this order where such burning is necessary and has been specifically approved in writing by the Atchison County Director of Emergency Management (or other appropriate officer) . Anyone knowingly and willfully in violation of this Ordinance shall constitute a misdemeanor and any person convicted of such violation shall be punished as provided by law. This BURN BAN ORDER shall be in force and effect until action is taken by the Atchison County Commission to terminate.

CERTIFIED COPY OF ORDER OF COMMISSION ORDINANCE 009-2020 COUNTY-WIDE BURN BAN, OCTOBER 13, 2020 STATE OF MISSOURI} County of Atchison} ss. 4th Day of the OCTOBER Term, 2020... IN THE COUNTY COMMISSION OF SAID COUNTY On the 4th day of the October 2020 term, the following, among other proceedings were had, viz: COMES NOW the Atchison County Commission and having before it the matter of the Imminent Threat of Disaster by the way of fire, and WHEREAS, the grassland and cropland of Missouri form an important part of our economy, and provide for protection of watersheds, forage for livestock, refuge for wildlife, and recreational opportunities. Wildfires endanger these resources, real and personal property, and the lives of residents and visitors in these areas. Extremely dry and windy weather conditions with temperatures above normal have created an extreme fire hazard in the grassland and cropland of Missouri. Fires have been reported throughout the county and have caused substantial damage. Once started, these fires are difficult to control and strain volunteer fire department manpower and resources, and WHEREAS, the fire danger is EXTREME in Atchison County, and WHEREAS, the dry conditions, above-normal temperatures and fire danger will continue unabated until sufficient rainfall occurs across the area, and THEREFORE, be it hereby ordered by the Atchison County Commission that the following acts are prohibited within the boundaries of this County by all citizens and visitors: 1. Careless use of materials, including cigarettes, cigars, and smoking pipes. Discard shall be in a manner to prevent threat from smoldering remains initiating a fire. 2. Building, maintaining, attending, or using any open fire or campfire except in permanent stoves or fireplaces or barbeque grills. 3. Prescribed burning of all fence rows, field, wild land, ravines, trash, and debris. Prescribed burning may be exempted from this order where such burning is necessary and has been specifically approved in writing by the Atchison County Director of Emergency Management (or other appropriate officer) of this County. NOW THEREFOR, IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the knowing and willful violation of this Ordinance shall constitute a misdemeanor and any person convicted of such violation shall be punished as provided by law. FURTHER, MAY IT BE RESOLVED that this Ordinance shall be in force and effect until action is taken by the Atchison County Commission to terminate. DONE BY ORDER of the Atchison County Commission on the 13th day of October 2020 _____________________________________________ Presiding Commissioner, Curtis Livengood _____________________________________________ South District Commissioner, Richard Burke _____________________________________________ North District Commissioner, Jim Quimby _____________________________________________ Attest: Clerk of Commission, Susette M. Taylor

See pictures for numbers and positivity rates. Atchison County Health Department reports rates, numbers and data. Just a reminder that these COVID-19 cases are... not just numbers - they are community members, neighbors, friends and family. Please be kind with respect to those who are in isolation or quarantine, to those who wear a mask, to those who choose to get a COVID test, to those who have health concerns, and to those who have lost a loved one. Please keep these people in your thoughts and prayers. Our current 7-day positivity rate from 10/1 10/7 is 12.1% and is an improvement from last week. There were 6 new cases from 10/4 10/11 1 female, 2 males ages 10-19 1 male age 20-29 1 female age 40-49 1 female age 70-79 As of 10/11/2020: 77 total cases, 6 are active. Please take care, Julie