Fruitland Area Fire Protection District

We will be doing a boot drive the next couple of days to raise money to send kids to burn camp. If you see our firefighters out at intersections holding a boot we are asking for donations for this cause. All proceeds will go to Burns Recovered which sends kids who have surffered burns to their body to camp with other kids who have suffered the same trauma.

Federal Emergency Management Agency Special Weather Statement issued March 10 at 12:31PM CST by NWS Paducah KY Areas Affected: Jefferson; Wayne; Edwards; Wabash; Perry; Franklin; Hamilton; White; Jackson; Williamson; Saline; Gallatin; Union; Johnson; Pope; Hardin; Alexander; Pulaski; Massac; Gibson; Pike; Posey; Vanderburgh; Warrick; Spencer; Fulton; Hickman; Carlisle; Ballard; McCracken; Graves; Livingston; Crittenden; Union; Webster; Henderson; Daviess; Perry; Bollinger; Ca...pe Girardeau; Wayne; Carter; Ripley; Butler; Stoddard; Scott; Mississippi; New Madrid Southerly winds of 15 to 25 mph, with gusts from 30 to 40 mph, will be widespread this afternoon. This will result in frequent cross-wind gusts, especially on east-west oriented roadways. High profile vehicles will be most affected. In addition, unsecured objects may get blown around in area lawns. The gusts should diminish somewhat this evening with the setting of the sun. See more

Please avoid burning today.

Our crews battled two separate back-to-back natural cover fires today, with the second involving over 100 acres of burning grasses and vegetation resulting in a countywide call for mutual aid. The ground may be muddy, but the vegetation is very dry. Combined with gusty winds, a small fire can become a huge problem fast. Wednesday's weather will be similar to today's. Please consider holding off on burning until conditions are more conducive to safe burning. ... Our crews are wrapping up the cleaning process this evening. We would like to thank every fire department in Cape Girardeau County for their assistance today. East County Fire Protection District Gordonville Fire Protection District Cape Girardeau Fire Department Jackson Fire Rescue Millersville Rural Fire Protection District Delta Fire Protection District Whitewater Fire Protection District North County Fire Department, and Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Office

Update: Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 2:40PM CST until February 17 at 6:00PM CST by NWS St Louis MO Areas Affected: St. Charles; Washington; Clinton; Randolph; Madison; Warren; St. Clair; Ste. Genevieve; St. Louis City; Jefferson; Jersey; Monroe; Montgomery; Pike; Calhoun; St. Louis; Lincoln * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois. Portions... of east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of accumulating snow will primarily cause travel difficulties. Roads may rapidly become slippery once the snow begins, so motorists should plan for a slower than normal trip. Be especially alert when approaching bridges, overpasses, and curves. The latest road conditions can be obtained on the Internet at traveler.modot.org/map/ or by calling 1-888-275-6636.