KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – City crews say they are ready for whatever Mother Nature has in store for the city in the coming days.
The possibility of severe weather is in the forecast through Saturday.
Kansas City leaders say it’s Office of Emergency Management will be staffed throughout the threat. The office is in charge of coordinating resource and response to any area in Kansas City that may need the help.
People living in Kansas City who have issues with city-owned property or infrastructure can file a report through the myKCMO app or by calling 311.
Public Works
The Public Works Department is ready to deploy up to 100 employees if extreme weather strikes, according to the city.
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The department has eight clam trucks and four loaders with buckets that are available to help clear storm debris and other obstacles from streets, if needed.
Employees are also ready to cut larger tree limb debris into smaller pieces if needed, which will then be collected by other workers.
KC Water
The Kansas City Water Department also has dozens of employees on standby to respond to flooding and other storm damage as needed. The plan includes an effort to block off any streets suffering dangerous flooding, according to the city’s plan.
The city’s Water, Public Works, and Parks & Recreation Departments will coordinate any needed response.
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Water department employees are also assigned to monitor 311 calls and respond, if needed during stormy weather. Wastewater treatment stations are also monitored by employees.
Parks & Recreation
The Parks & Rec department is ready to deploy its 105 employees to help with debris removal. The department’s forestry teams will also be available, as needed, to assist with any tree removal or trimming that may be needed.
Calls to 311 will be prioritized depending on the severity of the situation.
The department will prioritize major streets and then work toward side streets to remove debris from city-owned property.
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The department prioritizes clearing streets first before handling debris removal, according to the city’s plan.
You can easily keep an eye on First Warn 5 Radar as the rain moves through the metro.
Your latest Kansas City-area forecast is available anytime at KCTV5.com and in the First Warn 5 Weather App.
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