State of Emergency Declared – What This Means for Junction City
Governor Laura Kellyas declared a State of Emergencyon Friday due to the winter storm this weekend.
What does this mean for the city and our citizens?
What this means for the City• Allows for city and county collaboration to request state resources if extra support is needed• Helps speed up coordination with KDOT, emergency services, and utility partners• Gives flexibility to respond quickly to changing conditions• Ensures emergency responders can focus on public safety first
What this means for YOU• No immediate changes to daily life — but travel may be strongly discouraged during the storm• Roads conditions will vary as the storm progresses - please be patient as we work to keep our city as safe as possible. • Emergency response may take longer during peak storm conditions• Staying off the roads helps keep first responders and plow crews safe
How you can help?• Avoid non-essential travel• Move vehicles off streets when possible to allow plows full access - the city has granted special permission for vehicles that do not fit in driveways to be temporarily parked on lawns during the snow event only. • Check on neighbors who may need assistance• Stay tuned to official City updates for real-time informationThank you for working with us and helping keep Junction City safe during this storm