Kirksville Fire Department

During the April 5, 2021 City Council Meeting, #Kirksville Mayor Zac Burden presented a resolution to Chris Killday, E-911 Director, recognizing her upon her re...tirement after thirty-four years and two months of service to the City of Kirksville! Pictured, from left, are Fire Chief and E-911 Director Jon Cook, Dispatcher Donna Bass, Killday, Mayor Burden, Chief Dispatcher Carol Richardson, and Adair County E-911 Joint Services Board member Don Crosby. See more

Applications are due THIS FRIDAY, April 2, 2021, for the City of #Kirksville’s Fire Department! Visit www.kirksvillecity.com/jobs for more information!

DHSS, with the support of the MO Advisory Committee on Equitable COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution, launched a new statewide transportation guide to help address an...d eliminate barriers to COVID-19 vaccine access. Get a Ride can be found at MOStopsCovid.com/ride. This new resource is the result of efforts made to increase access to free and low-cost transportation resources across Missouri’s rural, suburban and urban communities to administer the COVID-19 vaccine. #MOStopsCOVID | #ShowMeStrong

Northeast Missouri Health Council will be hosting a Drive-Thru COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for NMHC patients on Friday, March 26, 2021, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, at 1510 Crown Dr. in #Kirksville. This drive-thru clinic will is especially for those in Phase 1A or Phase 1B-Tier 1, 2, and 3 who are interested in receiving the vaccine. These now include teachers, farmers, and grocery workers as well as those who are at high risk. For a complete list and to see where you fall, vi...sit https://bit.ly/3coZRBA. If you're interested in participating in this event, you should register at https://bit.ly/2Nh5Akm by selecting one of the timeslots on the right. If you have any questions, send us a message on Facebook or email us at [email protected].

The Moderna vaccine for COVID-19 (a two dose shot, twenty-eight days apart) will be available on Wednesday March 24 and 31, 2021, at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, Missouri. Call their Vaccine Hotline to schedule your appointment at 660.342.6295.

The City of #Kirksville’s Fire Department is NOW HIRING! Visit www.kirksvillecity.com/jobs for more information!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 5, 2021 For More Information Contact: Glenn Balliew... Public Works Director 660.627.1291 SNOW EMERGENCY DECLARED (#Kirksville, MO) Due to impending inclement winter weather, the City of Kirksville has declared a Snow Emergency (per Sec. 38-588 of the Municipal Code), beginning at 5:00 pm on Saturday, February 6, 2021. All vehicles must be removed from all Emergency Snow Routes, including City streets in the Downtown, or Central Business District, within two hours following the beginning of the Snow Emergency, or by 7:00 pm. Vehicles not removed by 7:00 pm on Saturday, February 6, 2021, will be ticketed and / or towed (per Sec. 38-588 of the Municipal Code). The Snow Emergency will remain in place until terminated. As a reminder, it shall be unlawful for any person or persons, contractors, Downtown businesses, or government buildings to remove any snow or ice from private property, parking lots, or alleys and place or cause to be placed such snow or ice on any public street, alley, sidewalk, or other public place. Additionally, the owners, agent or occupants of any real property within the city shall keep the sidewalk along and in front of the property owned or occupied by or under their charge or keep clean from snow and ice, and, after a snowfall, such owners, occupants or persons in control or charge of such property shall, within twenty-four (24) hours after such snowfall, cause such snow on their sidewalks to be removed. Citizens responsible for sidewalks that could be covered by City crews during street snow removal are encouraged to wait until the streets are cleared before clearing their sidewalks. The City will issue a press release to terminate this Snow Emergency. The City is closely monitoring the situation and asks citizens to monitor local media and City communication channels for further details. For more information, please contact the Public Works Department at 660.627.1291. ###

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 24, 2021 For More Information Contact: Glenn Balliew... Public Works Director 660.627.1291 SNOW EMERGENCY DECLARED (Kirksville, MO) Due to impending inclement winter weather, the City of #Kirksville has declared a Snow Emergency (per Sec. 38-588 of the Municipal Code), beginning at 10:00 am on Monday, January 25, 2021. All vehicles must be removed from all Emergency Snow Routes, including City streets in the Downtown, or Central Business District, within two hours following the beginning of the Snow Emergency, or by 12:00 pm. Vehicles not removed by 12:00 pm on Monday, January 25, 2021, will be ticketed and / or towed (per Sec. 38-588 of the Municipal Code). The Snow Emergency will remain in place until terminated. As a reminder, it shall be unlawful for any person or persons, contractors, Downtown businesses, or government buildings to remove any snow or ice from private property, parking lots, or alleys and place or cause to be placed such snow or ice on any public street, alley, sidewalk, or other public place. Additionally, the owners, agent or occupants of any real property within the city shall keep the sidewalk along and in front of the property owned or occupied by or under their charge or keep clean from snow and ice, and, after a snowfall, such owners, occupants or persons in control or charge of such property shall, within twenty-four (24) hours after such snowfall, cause such snow on their sidewalks to be removed. Citizens responsible for sidewalks that could be covered by City crews during street snow removal are encouraged to wait until the streets are cleared before clearing their sidewalks. The City will issue a press release to terminate this Snow Emergency. The City is closely monitoring the situation and asks citizens to monitor local media and City communication channels for further details. For more information, please contact the Public Works Department at 660.627.1291. ###

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 14, 2021 For More Information Contact: Glenn Balliew... Public Works Director 660.627.1291 SNOW EMERGENCY DECLARED (Kirksville, MO) Due to impending inclement winter weather, the City of #Kirksville has declared a Snow Emergency (per Sec. 38-588 of the Municipal Code), beginning at 4:00 pm on Friday, January 15, 2021. All vehicles must be removed from all Emergency Snow Routes, including City streets in the Downtown, or Central Business District, within two hours following the beginning of the Snow Emergency, or by 6:00 pm. Vehicles not removed by 6:00 pm on Friday, January 15, 2021, will be ticketed and / or towed (per Sec. 38-588 of the Municipal Code). The Snow Emergency will remain in place until terminated. If the storm develops as forecast, it is imperative that vehicles stay out of the Downtown or Central Business District so City crews can remove snow. The City encourages everyone to be off the roads by 6:00 pm and remain off the roads until streets can be cleared and treated. Conversely, if this storm does not develop as forecast, then this Snow Emergency will be terminated. As a reminder, it shall be unlawful for any person or persons, contractors, Downtown businesses, or government buildings to remove any snow or ice from private property, parking lots, or alleys and place or cause to be placed such snow or ice on any public street, alley, sidewalk, or other public place. Additionally, the owners, agent or occupants of any real property within the city shall keep the sidewalk along and in front of the property owned or occupied by or under their charge or keep clean from snow and ice, and, after a snowfall, such owners, occupants or persons in control or charge of such property shall, within twenty-four (24) hours after such snowfall, cause such snow on their sidewalks to be removed. Citizens responsible for sidewalks that could be covered by City crews during street snow removal are encouraged to wait until the streets are cleared before clearing their sidewalks. The City will issue a press release to terminate this Snow Emergency. The City is closely monitoring the situation and asks citizens to monitor local media and City communication channels for further details. For more information, please contact the Public Works Department at 660.627.1291. ###

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 31, 2020 For More Information Contact: Glenn Balliew... Public Works Director 660.627.1291 SNOW EMERGENCY DUE TO SNOW AND ICE DECLARED (Kirksville, MO) Due to impending inclement winter weather, the City of #Kirksville has declared a Snow Emergency due to snow and ice (per Sec. 38-588 of the Municipal Code), beginning at 9:00 pm on Thursday, December 31, 2020. All vehicles must be removed from all Emergency Snow Routes, including City streets in the Downtown, or Central Business District, within two hours following the beginning of the Snow Emergency, or by 11:00 pm. Vehicles not removed by 11:00 pm on Thursday, December 31, 2020, will be ticketed and / or towed (per Sec. 38-588 of the Municipal Code). The Snow Emergency will remain in place until terminated. The City expects the Snow Emergency to be terminated sometime early Saturday morning, January 2, 2021. This is a complex storm with freezing rain and snow, and then rapidly dropping temperatures. If the storm develops as forecast, it is imperative that vehicles stay out of the Downtown or Central Business District so City crews can remove snow before it turns to slush and freezes. The City encourages everyone to be off the roads by 11:00 pm and remain off the roads until streets can be cleared and treated. As a reminder, it shall be unlawful for any person or persons, contractors, Downtown businesses, or government buildings to remove any snow or ice from private property, parking lots, or alleys and place or cause to be placed such snow or ice on any public street, alley, sidewalk, or other public place. Additionally, the owners, agent or occupants of any real property within the city shall keep the sidewalk along and in front of the property owned or occupied by or under their charge or keep clean from snow and ice, and, after a snowfall, such owners, occupants or persons in control or charge of such property shall, within twenty-four (24) hours after such snowfall, cause such snow on their sidewalks to be removed. Citizens responsible for sidewalks that could be covered by City crews during street snow removal are encouraged to wait until the streets are cleared before clearing their sidewalks. The City will issue a press release to terminate this Snow Emergency. The City is closely monitoring the situation and asks citizens to monitor local media and City communication channels for further details. For more information, please contact the Public Works Department at 660.627.1291. ###

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 17, 2020 For More Information Contact: Travis Gregory... Deputy Fire Chief 660.665.3734 FIRE SAFETY TIPS FOR THE HOLIDAYS! (Kirksville, MO) The holidays are a time for joy. Following a few simple tips will help ensure a happy and fire-safe holiday season. For Holiday Decorating: Choose holiday decorations that are flame resistant or flame retardant. If you choose a natural tree, buy a fresh-cut tree and water it daily. Keep lit candles away from decorations and other flammable objects. Some holiday lights are only for indoor or outdoor use, but not both. Be sure to check! Replace any string of holiday lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Use clips, not nails, to hang holiday lights so the cords do not get damaged. For Holiday Entertaining: Test your smoke alarms and tell your guests about your home fire escape plan. Keep children and pets away from lit candles, and keep matches and lighters high up in a locked cabinet. When cooking on the stovetop, stay in the kitchen and have a fire extinguisher nearby. To Get Ahead of the Winter Freeze: Ensure your furnace has been inspected and serviced by a qualified professional during the past 12 months. (A furnace should be serviced at least once a year.) Ensure chimneys and vents have been cleaned and inspected by a qualified professional, and burn only dry, seasoned firewood in a fireplace. Ensure your fireplace screen is metal or heat-tempered glass, in good condition, and secure in its position in front of the fireplace. Have a covered metal container ready to dispose cooled ashes. The ash container should be kept at least 10 feet from the home and any nearby buildings. Use only portable space heaters with an automatic shutoff, and plug electric heaters directly into a wall outlet, never an extension cord. For more fire safety tips this holiday season, contact the Fire Department at 660.665.3734. ###

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 9, 2020 For More Information Contact: Ashley Young... Assistant City Manager 660.627.1224 MASK UP THIS WINTER! (Kirksville, MO) As winter approaches, COVID-19 continues to spread throughout our community in conjunction with the cold and flu season. While a vaccine is on the horizon, wearing a mask is a simple thing you can do NOW to help slow the spread. So, this winter, consider the health of your co-workers, neighbors, friends, and family, and #MaskUpKirksville to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community! Mask Up #Kirksville is the City’s public information campaign to encourage residents and visitors to help slow the spread of COVID-19. As a reminder, the City Council approved an ordinance mandating face covering at indoor and outdoor public spaces and places of public accommodation, with some exceptions, throughout the city to slow and prevent the spread of COVID-19. For more information, please visit www.kirksvillecity.com/covid-19 or contact Public Information at 660.627.1224. ###