Piedmont City Fire Department

If anyone is interested in this class please contact Andrew Dickerson to sign up ASAP. 573-712-7929. We have to have a certain number to hold the training.

We are handing out water again today until 5. It is planned to hand out water tomorrow from 9-5. The bay door will be open where water will be handed out and signs will be out.

Yesterday, Piedmont City Fire had their monthly meeting and training. The firefighters watched a video and performed some driving skills. Thank you to the Piedmont City Fire Auxiliary for handing out water so the firefighters could attend the training.

Drinking water will be handed out at the fire department today from 9-5!

We will be handing out water from 8 am to 1 pm tomorrow, Saturday March 20th at the Piedmont City Fire house. Water hand-out will not be available Sunday. We will resume handing out water on Monday morning. Everyone have a safe weekend!

The Piedmont City Fire Department will be handing out candy at 5pm on Saturday stop by and let us see all them great costumes

**Please spread the word** Every household qualifies It is important everyone follows the directions and signs. Do not line up before 10 AM please. The road will be blocked and you will be asked to leave until the start time. This is due to main street traffic and businesses in the area. We do not want to cause anymore congestion than what is going to take place. We appreciate the SEMO Food Bank in sponsoring this event with the fire department.

Craving some good fish? Swing by and support Cascade Volunteer Fire Dept.

**Please spread the word** Every household qualifies It is important everyone follows the directions and signs. Do not line up before 10 AM please. The road will be blocked and you will be asked to leave until the start time. This is due to main street traffic and businesses in the area. We do not want to cause anymore congestion than what is going to take place. We appreciate the SEMO Food Bank in sponsoring this event with the fire department.

Saturday, March 28, 2020: As of this morning at 9:00 AM there are no reported positive cases of COVID-19 in Wayne County per the Division of Health and Senior Services. We continue to monitor our county closely every day and keep frequent contact with our local and state partners.

Event: Tornado Warning Alert: ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CDT FOR SOUTHEASTERN CARTER...SOUTHWESTERN WAYNE AND NORTHWESTERN BUTLER COUNTIES... ... At 459 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located just west of Ellsinore, or 11 miles east of Van Buren, moving east at 55 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. This dangerous storm will be near... Brush Arbor around 510 PM CDT. Williamsville around 515 PM CDT. TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED HAIL...1.50IN

he National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southwestern Wayne County in southeastern Missouri... ... * Until 530 PM CDT. * At 450 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Van Buren, moving east at 55 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Wayne County in southeastern Missouri... ... * Until 515 PM CDT. * At 439 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Van Buren, moving east at 55 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Well as most of everyone knows by now, the local fire departments has had a busy morning starting out with a residential structure fire. I would like to thank all the piedmont city, Clearwater, and eagle sky firefighters for all of your help. Everyone done a great job and worked very well together. Chief Seth Deck

Still have spots available for this class.

PEMA will be testing the outdoor notification sirens tomorrow November 6 at 10 am. Weather permitting

Stop by the fire department on your trick or treating adventure this evening! We are here passing out Candy, and Hot Chocolate to warm up with some spooky Halloween tunes! And pictures in front of the fire truck if you would like! We would love to see everyone’s costumes! Have a safe and Happy Halloween! -Piedmont City Fire Department