Bridging The Gap events

Are you wanting to see what more you can do in your community. Check out this calendar for some up coming events with Bridging The Gap.

Bridging The Gap works to make the Kansas City region sustainable by connecting environment, economy and community. We educate citizens, businesses and governments about the impact their decisions have on our environment, and help them follow through with direct action to make our world, region and community green, healthy and sustainable.

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WaterWorks! WaterWorks!

WaterWorks!

WaterWorks!, a component of Kansas City’s EnergyWorks KC program, is a water conservation and education program that is being provided through Bridging The Gap in support of EnergyWorks’ goal of reducing energy use and increasing energy efficiency improvements in existing buildings. CLICK HERE

Winter power outage tips

Heat your home safely

If you plan to use a wood stove, fireplace, or space heater, be extremely careful. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and remember these safety tips:

• Store a multipurpose, dry chemical fire extinguisher near the area to be heated.
• Do not burn paper in a fireplace.
• Ensure adequate ventilation if you must use a kerosene heater. Carbon Monoxide from any heater with an open flame can be deadly.
• Use only the type of fuel your heater is designed to use - don't substitute.
• Use fireplaces, wood stoves, and other combustion heaters only if they are properly vented to the outside and do not leak flue gas into the indoor air space.
• Do not place a space heater near things that may catch on fire, such as drapes, furniture, or bedding.

Click here to learn more

KC Health Department Survey

Help us help you! Tell us what you think about the Health Department by filling out this quick (3-4 minute) survey:
https://www.research.net/s/XRJPJV9

Home Safety for your children

Charlie's HouseThe Health Department has partnered with Charlie's Safe Haven to develop Charlie's House to be built at Safety Street. The new facility will be used to model for parents and prospective parents steps they can take to make their homes safer for their children.
CLICK HERE

Home Weatherization Program

The Home Weatherization Program assists homeowners by providing energy conservation services customized to meet their specific needs. Eligible applicants receive a two- to four-hour energy audit performed by a City employee, to determine where energy escapes and the most cost-effective way to correct energy use problems.

FInd out more by clicking here >

Simple steps to help the environment

Click here to learn about what you can do to be more green

Summer work programs

The Bright Future program connects local youth with City departments for hands-on paid summer work experiences in the public service sector. Funding for interns will be provided by the City Manager's Office and coordinated by Roosevelt Lyons from the Mayor's Office. The goal of the program is to provide students with an opportunity to gain valuable job experience and sharpen their professional skills.
Learn More here 

Trash pickup delayed, City offices closed Feb. 18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 12, 2013

Trash pickup delayed, City offices closed Feb. 18

In observance of the Presidents Day holiday on Monday, Feb. 18, curbside trash and recycling collection will be delayed one day and City of Kansas City, Mo., offices will be closed.

Residents who usually have Monday collection will receive this service on Tuesday, Feb. 19. Residents who usually have Friday collection will receive this service on Saturday, Feb. 23.

For more information about solid waste collection services, visit http://www.kcmo.org/trash or call the 311 Call Center at 311 or 816-513-1313.

Media inquiries about trash and recycling should be directed to Sean Demory, public information officer for the Public Works Department, at 816-513-0059.

Smart 911: learn more, sign up

9-1-1 telecommunicators play a key role in figuring out the type of emergency that is occurring and determining the proper staff and equipment needed in the particular situation. Whether a person is having a medical emergency, has had a physical accident, or is in another situation, it is vital to communicate the specific details about the person's condition and needs and understand the response may require very specific actions. Smart911 provides the important details needed by 9-1-1 and response teams to assist any particular situation of need.
Click here to learn more
https://www.smart911.com/

Meetings this week

February 13th - Special Meeting Southern Communities Coalition at 3 Trails C.I.D.

                           Bannister Road and HIllcrest Road

                           7pm

                           Discussing new gas station proposal at 86th and Hillcrest Road.

 

February 15th - Mayor Sly James Press Confenerce at Ruskin Heights Lutheran Church

                           Ruskin Way and Blue Ridge (Just north of Hickman Mills District Stadium)

                           2:30pm

                           Discussing Crime in Kansas City

 

February 20th - Southern Communities Coalition Meeting at Baptiste Education Center

                           5401 East 103rd Street (Just west of 103rd and Hillcrest road)

                           7pm

                           Guest Speaker Mayor Sly James

Take Survey: plan for the US Highway 40 corridor

 

Greetings 5^th District -

The City of Kansas City, Missouri, in conjunction with Mid America Regional Council, is working with local citizens and stakeholders to complete a corridor plan for the US Highway 40 corridor in Jackson County.  Within the City, the study team in particular is focusing on planning for future transportation and land use ideas for three focus areas along or near the corridor:  31st and Prospect, 40 Highway and Blue Ridge Cutoff, and 40 Highway and Noland Road.

Members of the public participated in a series of public meetings for the corridor plan prior to the recent holiday season.  The study team is working on creating its overall recommendations for the US 40 plan and would like to gain greater input from members of the public in the form of a survey that reflects a series of questions posed to meeting participants prior to the holidays.

We encourage you to take the survey listed below and to share the survey link with your constituents.  The survey will remain open through March 5, 2013.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Highway40Survey2

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/31stStreetandProspect

H&R Block Tax Coupon

KC Parks Survey

Dear KC Parks Supporter,

Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation is in the process of improving the quality and relevance of our marketing efforts. We would love to get your feedback with this brief 20-question survey.

Take this survey

Please complete the survey by January 25, 2013, to be entered in a drawing to win one of 30 KC Parks stocking caps. As always, we appreciation your participation and support.

Sincerely,

Mark L. McHenry, Director
Kansas City Parks and Recreation

Important Resources

Free Tax Preparation

Free Tax Preparation KC CASH and United Way are providing FREE tax assistance sites across Greater Kansas City. You can go to www.MyFreeTaxes.com/KC to do your taxes yourself for free anytime. Email and phone technical assistance is available if you have questions. For a complete list of VITA and Assisted Self Preparation sites, call United Way 2-1-1 by simply dialing 2-1-1, (816) 474-5112 or call toll-free at (866) 320-5764. Visit www.kccash.org or www.unitedwaygkc.org/taxes

Neighborhood Informant

Call for Good Neighbor Award nominations

Self Defense Jan 31st.

Neighborhoods and Housing Services Department hosts Neighborhood Leaders Roundtable Meeting

Neighborhoods and Housing Services Department hosts Neighborhood Leaders Roundtable Meeting
The City of Kansas City, Mo., Neighborhoods and Housing Services Department will host its second quarterly Neighborhood Leaders Roundtable Meeting.
The meeting will be held at the Hillcrest Community Center, 10401 Hillcrest Road, on Thursday, Jan. 24 from 5-8 p.m. Free parking is available on the south side of the building.
The purpose of the meeting is to:
• Deliver a forum that encourages collaboration and the sharing of ideas
• Improve neighborhood livability
• Enhance public awareness of existing City services and programs
• Offer neighborhood leaders an opportunity to dialogue with City staff
The meeting will focus on the newly-designed Neighborhoods and Housing Services’ Web pages and a presentation by Neighborhood Preservation on the illegal dump camera initiative. Following the presentations, there will be roundtable discussion on combating illegal dumping facilitated by members of the Kansas City Neighborhood Advisory Council. A light meal will be served on a first come, first served basis from 5-6 p.m.
Residents with additional questions may contact Tiffany Drummer, Neighborhoods and Housing Services, at 816-513-3210.
For media inquiries, please contact Deletta Dean, principal assistant to the director of Neighborhoods and Housing Services, at 816-513-3220.
Any person with a disability who desires reasonable accommodation to attend this meeting may contact the City’s 311 Action Center at 311 or 816-513-1313, or for TTY, 816-513-1889, or by email at actioncenter@kcmo.org.

THANKSGIVING GIVEAWAY

http://www.wisdomassembly.org/specialevents.html

KC Fun & Fitness Day

Upcoming Safety Seminars

Click here to learn more

Halloween Safty Guide

http://www.halloween-safety.com/

Important Numbers

Neighborhood News

(News from Marlborough Coalition Newsletter)

STORM WATER IMPROVEMENTS CONTINUE

( From the Marlborough Coalition Newsletter)

Urban League of Greater Kansas City KCP&L Utility Assistance

KCP&L Utility Assistance Program
After a very hot summer, many of our customers are struggling with higher than usual utility bills. As part of our Connections program, KCP&L established a Family Relief Fund for eligible families. The program will end October 31, 2012 and we still have funds available. As a leader with one of our community partners, I ask that you help us  increase awareness among your clients that may be eligible.
In summary, the Family Relief Fund is set up for lower-income families with a dependent (under 18) living at home. If approved, customers will receive a one-time-only, $150 credit applied to their KCP&L account. We established the fund to assist approximately 3,000 families in our service territory.
                                                                                         
Click here to download the application and terms & conditions. Those that may be eligible just need to complete the application, locate the required documentation and mail it directly to the Salvation Army. If approved, the credit will be made to the account. There are other utlity assistance options available with our Connections program and here is the link: http://www.kcplsave.com/residential/connections/default.html
Thanks in advance for helping us expand this program. Let me now if you have any questions.

Medicare AEP (Annual Enrollment Period) events in your district

"Greetings from the 9^th Senatorial District,

The Missouri SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) is pleased to announce that CLAIM will be hosting several Medicare AEP (Annual Enrollment Period) events in your district. It is recommended by CMS that all Medicare beneficiaries review, during the AEP, all of the Medicare Part D and Part C plans available to them for the upcoming year. This review will help to make sure they will be covered by the plan in 2013, that will best meet their financial and health care needs. CLAIM offers assistance for this type of review at the Medicare AEP events they are hosting.

Please call CLAIM to reserve a seat at 1- 800-390-3330!

Wednesday, October 17	10 A.M.	12 P.M.	Mid-Continent Library Blue Ridge Branch	9253 Blue Ridge Blvd	Kansas City	64138	curls
Friday, October 19	11 A.M.	1 P.M.	Pemberton Heights	3710 E. 51st St.	Kansas City	64130	curls
Tuesday, October 23	10 A.M.	12 P.M.	Swope Ridge Gardens Apt	3421 E 59th St.	Kansas City	64130	curls
Wednesday, November 8	10 A.M.	12 P.M.	Red Bridge Apts	11300 Colorado	Kansas City	64137	curls
Thursday, November 15	10 A.M.	12 P.M.	Nowlin Hall	1905 Hardesty	Kansas City	64127	curls
Wednesday, November 28	9 A.M.	11 P.M.	St. Therese Little Flower Senior Center	58th and Euclid	Kansas City	64130	curls

Flu shots

Talk to your doctor. If you have Medicare Part B, your flu shot should be free. If you have private insurance, you may be able to get a flu shot either free or for the price of a copay. Even if you don’t think flu shots are covered by your insurance, ask the billing department at your doctor’s office to call and find out.
Look for free or low-cost flu clinics or events. Some hospitals or other health care organizations offer flu shot clinics where they will give free or low-cost flu shots to the public on a first-come-first-served basis. For example, the University of Kansas Hospital has a free drive-thru flu shot event every October. Many state or local health departments also offer free flu shot clinics. But keep in mind, you’ll need to get there early and you’ll likely wait in line. To find a flu shot clinic in your area, check your local Living on the Cheap site and your local newspaper, plus search for your local health department online.
Try a drugstore or supermarket. Here are the deals for 2012:

• CVS: $29.99. You’ll also get a 20% off shopping pass (except in N.J., while supplies last).
• Walgreens: $32.
• Costco: $20.
• Rite-Aid: $27.99. You’ll also get a coupon book with $100 worth of store coupons (except in N.J., while supplies last).
• Walmart: $25
• Winn-Dixie: $24.99. You’ll also get a coupon book with $15 worth of store coupons (while supplies last).

I’m a firm believer in flu shots. I’ve been getting one every year since the late 1990s, and I rarely ever even get a case of the sniffles. But flu shots can be costly if you don’t know where to check for bargains. Here are some tips that might help.
Ask your employer. To cut down on sick days, employers frequently offer flu shots at no cost to their employees. If you’re employed, ask someone in your company’s human resources department if flu shots will be offered this season.
Check with your insurance company. Under the federal Affordable Care Act, all insurance plans that were created after March 23, 2010, are required to provide some types of preventive care, including immunizations, for free beginning September 23, 2012. If you have a new employer, or your employer recently switched insurance plans, call to find out if flu shots are covered.
Talk to your doctor. If you have Medicare Part B, your flu shot should be free. If you have private insurance, you may be able to get a flu shot either free or for the price of a copay. Even if you don’t think flu shots are covered by your insurance, ask the billing department at your doctor’s office to call and find out.
Look for free or low-cost flu clinics or events. Some hospitals or other health care organizations offer flu shot clinics where they will give free or low-cost flu shots to the public on a first-come-first-served basis. For example, the University of Kansas Hospital has a free drive-thru flu shot event every October. Many state or local health departments also offer free flu shot clinics. But keep in mind, you’ll need to get there early and you’ll likely wait in line. To find a flu shot clinic in your area, check your local Living on the Cheap site and your local newspaper, plus search for your local health department online.
Try a drugstore or supermarket. Here are the deals for 2012:

• CVS: $29.99. You’ll also get a 20% off shopping pass (except in N.J., while supplies last).
• Walgreens: $32.
• Costco: $20.
• Rite-Aid: $27.99. You’ll also get a coupon book with $100 worth of store coupons (except in N.J., while supplies last).
• Walmart: $25
• Winn-Dixie: $24.99. You’ll also get a coupon book with $15 worth of store coupons (while supplies last).

JCPenney is supporting breast cancer survivors

JCPenney is supporting breast cancer survivors with a FREE haircut and style during the month of October. Plus, the company will make a $1 donation for every FREE haircut to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (up to $50,000). As the promo says, “It’s our privilege to be able to help such a deserving group of women feel beautiful.” We could not have said it better. You can schedule an appointment by either calling or stopping by a participating salon. No coupon or purchase necessary — just be sure to confirm the offer when scheduling your appointment. Even though the haircut is FREE, remember to tip your stylist appropriately. The offer ends October 31.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to consider a mammogram. The National Breast Cancer Foundation recommends that all women over 40 get a mammogram every one to two years. If you have private insurance, Medicare or Medicaid, at least part of the cost of your mammogram should be covered. Under the federal Affordable Health Care Act, if you have a new health insurance plan or insurance policy issued after September 23, 2010, and you are over 40, mammograms must be covered with no copayment or obligation to first meet your deductible.
If you’re uninsured or underinsured, Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October) is a good time to get a free or low-cost mammogram. Here are some resources that can help.

• The National Breast Cancer Foundation has a National Mammography Program that partners with medical facilities across the United States to provide mammograms.
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program provides breast cancer screenings (including mammograms) and cervical cancer screenings to low-income, uninsured or underinsured women.
• Some Susan G. Komen Foundation Affiliates sponsor programs or events to provide free or low-cost mammograms. Some also offer breast cancer education and treatment services (the services provided vary by affiliate). Check with your local affiliate to see what’s available.
• During October, many FDA-certified imaging centers offer free mammograms or discounts on mammography services. Click here to find an imaging center near you. You’ll need to call each facility to ask about deals for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
• The American Cancer Society can help you find free or low-cost mammograms in your area. Call 800-227-2345 for assistance.

Current Events

WHAT’S GOING ON???

** What's in it for me? Now that it is the law of the land, how does the Affordable Care Act benefit those that it was designed to help? Get real answers to your health and wellness questions from qualified professionals. Free and Open to the Public. RSVP - 816-531-4683, Ext #5
- Saturday, September 29, 10 - 11 am, Zion Grove Baptist Church, 2801 Swope Parkway, KCMO

**National Drug Take-Back Day – Saturday, September 29 – 10 am to 2 pm, Price Chopper at 85^th & Wornall.  A good, appropriate place to get rid of old prescription meds instead of flushing them down the toilet.

**Stop the Violence Community Gathering – Saturday, September 29 – 3 pm to 6 pm, Holmes Café & Market, 804 E. 85^th Street.  Co-sponsored by Project Redirect, and will feature face painting, food, and a balloon release.  Volunteers needed.  Contact Donna Fields of Project Redirect at projectredirect@peoplepc.com

**Kansas City Advisory Council Community Meeting City Budget Forum – Tuesday, October 2 – 6 pm – 7:30 pm, Southeast Community Center.  Guest Speaker:  City Manager Troy Schulte

**8400 Block of Park Clean-up – Saturday, October 6, 8 am to 1 pm.  This is one of the most blighted blocks in Marlborough with 10 out of 13 houses vacant or foreclosed.  Come help turn “foreclosure row” into “New Reflections row.”   Sponsored by New Reflections HOPE Program.  Drinks, snacks and cleanup materials will be provided.

WGNA on Facebook!

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To see WGNA posts in your timeline, then "Like" us on Facebook!

https://www.facebook.com/WalnutGroveKC

Google Fiberhood

Waldo fun Fest

Reminders

• Just a reminder that the Google Fiber Pre-Registration ends Sunday, September 9th.  Several events in the neighborhood to drive our numbers over the weekend (we are very close to obtaining our goals...WE CAN DO THIS!

• Justice Feast 2012 - September 16 - Watershed Church (meets at South-Broadland Presbyterian at 7850 Holmes) is hosting its third annual Justice Feast, an event which creates a space to have conversation.  This year's focus is food deserts, and Watershed is partnering with the Coalition for this event since Marlborough is a food desert.  The event is from 4 pm to 7 pm on Sunday, September 16th on the grounds of Marlborough School at 75th and Tracy.  In addition to a (free) healthy meal -- it wouldn't be a feast without food! -- there will be informational displays, kid-friendly activities, music and much more.  Come have a good meal, talk about what food deserts mean to you, and how we might eradicate them.  RSVP to paul@watershedkc.org 

• Waldo Fall Festival, Saturday, September 22, 10 am to 5 pm -  75th & Wornall in beautiful Waldo.  For the 20th year, Waldo will be holding its fall festival, with music, face painting, contests and an entire exhibit area with merchants and organizations in and around Waldo.  We'll be there, so stop by!  

Google Fiberhood Pre-Registration Update:

Marlborough Heights (which is really East) - needs 40 more
Walnut Grove - needs 74 more
Battleflood Heights - needs 81 more
Marlborough East (which is really Renaissance/Pride) - needs 157 more

We really need YOU to pre-register if you haven't already.  If you have, please strongly encourage a neighbor to.  WE ALSO NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP CANVASS THE AREA THIS SATURDAY.  Email Rick Chambers at rick@centereducationfoundation.org

This is more than just free internet service.  This is an opportunity for equality between Marlborough students and those who come from more affluent neighborhoods.  It will put our kids on a more level playing field.

South Kansas City Haz Mat/Shred event. Saturday, September 22nd

Mark your calendars for a South Kansas City Haz Mat/Shred event. Saturday, September 22nd;8am – 12pm Ervin Middle School;10530 Greenwood (107th & James A. Reed Road).

Residents of all participating neighborhoods may safely dispose of:
Antifreeze, car and household batteries, oil (automotive oil, cooking, heating, etc.), paints and paint related chemicals such as strippers, thinners, varnishes

and spray paints.

Tires will be accepted with or without rims.

PROSHRED's mobile shredding truck will securely shred your confidential documents. All of the paper shredded during the event will be recycled into various consumer paper goods. They will accept all types of paper along with staples, paperclips, three ring binders, spiral notebooks and most office materials. You will be able to witness your materials being destroyed.

Sponsored by: The City of Kansas City, Missouri,
Ruskin Heights Homes Association, Southern Communities Coalition
Kansas City Neighborhood Advisory Council & South Kansas City Alliance

Google Fiber

I know you have already heard a great deal about Google coming to Kansas City.  However, if we don't act before September 9th, we will lose out on something that could make our neighborhood more liveable.  Right now, we need 10% of our combined neighborhoods to pre-register before September 9th.   We are aware that some of our neighbors presently don't even have computers or internet service.  We have people, including Google, who are willing to help us overcome that.  We need you to not only pre-register, but to help spread the word.

I am emailing you because I see Google Fiber as an opportunity for our community to get the fastest Internet in the country -- and to realize the benefits of gigabit Internet we need to work together.  I am in direct contact with the Google Fiber Team, and I am working with them to find ways to get messaging to our communities.  There is much to know about Google Fiber, and I am attaching to this email a couple of documents that will help you understand it.  My contact on the Google Fiber team is Christina Komonce [ckomonce@google.com].  Please reach out to her directly with questions.

If you have not yet done so, we need you to pre-register.  Go to Google.com/Fiber, click on "Pre-Register" and enter your address.  It will tell you the "fiberhood' you reside in, and also let you know how many more pre-registrations you need to qualify for Google to build in your community.  

If you have already pre-registered, please help us spread the word.  Each of the documents attached to this email are also able to be shared, so please pass them along to friends, family members, and coworkers.  And please let me know if you are interested in helping me making Kansas City the fastest city in the world!

Aug 21st: THE FOOD DESERT FOCUS GROUP!

STILL HAVE SEVEN SLOTS OPEN FOR THE FOOD DESERT FOCUS GROUP! 

MARC needs 8-10 adults from Marlborough who would be willing to talk about food behaviors, barriers, perceptions and receptiveness to specific food policies and messages.  

The focus group will be held on August 21 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at the South-Broadland Presbyterian Church at 7850 Holmes.
Dinner will be provided for all adult participants. 

For more information, please contact or register: before August 15th:
Carrie Bartlow, Focus Group Coordinator  (carrie@kemperandcompany.com)

Back to School " Backpack" Giveaway Aug 15 & 18th

Back To School "Backpack" Giveaway
Garrison Community Center, 1124 E. 5th St.
Wednesday, Aug. 15
4:30-7:30 p.m.
FREE
Age 5-17

A partnership with the neighborhood Full Faith City Church, designed to provide backpacks and school supplies for school age youth to start the school year on the right foot. For more information call 816-784-1140.

Giveaway Back to School Event
Brush Creek Community Center, 3801 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd.
Saturday, Aug. 18
1-3 p.m.
FREE
Age 5-16

It's time to celebrate the start of a new school year.  Free school supplies and community support booths. For more information, call 816-513-0730.

August 18th

Mayor Sly James' Rock the Block Party is on August 18th! The event will celebrate extensive efforts by the City of Kansas City, Missouri, to provide safe places for youth to have fun, which has resulted in a more peaceful summer.

Events include free food from 5 pm to 7:30 pm, face painting, inflatables, carnival games and prizes, a fashion show, and live entertainment from "America's Got Talent" finalists Maurice and Shanice Hayes, The Marching Pythons Drill Team, Tequilas Latino Band, and Hearts of Darkness. The block party concludes with the summer's final ClubKC event from 9pm to midnight with a DJ and dancing!

 

We invite you and your family to come out and help us celebrate the end of an exciting summer!

 

September 8th: Fall Family Festival

Dog park opening. Off-lease park.

Click here to learn more

Free Back-to-School Haircuts for Kids at JCPenney Salons

Google Fiber is here! Pre-register to get it in your neighborhood

Google unveils pricing, rollout strategy for high-speed Internet service

Want Google Inc.’s lightning speed Internet service? Start lobbying your neighbors.

The California tech giant announced today that its network of high-capacity fiber optic lines strung directly to homes will land first in neighborhoods where large numbers of customers agree to buy the service — and put up money in advance.

Bundled with TV service, it will sell for $120 a month — Internet service alone for $70 a month. And people who want much slower but conventional broadband can get it for free if they pay a $300 connection fee.

Encourage you and your neighbors to preregister. If your neighborhood meets their goal public buildings, like our local Fire Department, will get free internet access which will benefit our community.

Check out the neighborhoods who have already meet thier goals
View the packages they offer ** only if enough people preregister in your neighborhood **

Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/07/26/3724345/google-announces-plans-on.html#storylink=omni_popular#storylink=cpy

 

Check out how to register for Google Fiber. Click Here

Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/07/26/3724345/google-announces-plans-on.html#storylink=omni_popular#storylink=cpy.

Tornado Siren Test July 4th

The City of Kansas City, Mo. Office of Emergency Management reminds the public that the City will test its tornado siren system per its routine schedule, which is the first Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m. This month, the first Wednesday takes place on Wednesday, July 4, Independence Day. The test will last three minutes.

Sirens will sound in the City of Kansas City, Mo., but other jurisdictions may also test sirens. We are notifying the public to avoid confusion on the Independence Day holiday.