Statewide Tornado Drill

  The Campbell County Office of Emergency Management will sound its Outdoor Warning Sirens as part of the Statewide Tornado Drill to be held on Tuesday March 4th, 2014 at 10:07am. The Outdoor Warning Sirens will not be activated if: The temperature is below 32 degrees, or if any Severe Weather Watches from the NWS are in place for Campbell County at the time of the drill. Local 12 News is reporting that the warning will take place tomorrow on the 5th!

  The Outdoor Warning Sirens are designed to provide an audible alert for persons that are just that -Outdoors. The system is not designed to provide an audible alert for those persons indoors. The function of the siren is to alert residents to TAKE SHELTER, go indoors and turn on the TV or radio to become informed. It's also important to remember to tune into local radio and TV stations. Most likely CNN or MSNBC and FOX will not tell you what's occurring in Campbell County.

   Campbell County Outdoor Warning Sirens will be only activated for weather emergencies when a TORNADO WARNING - is issued by the National Weather Service or a funnel cloud is seen by local public safety officials. When there is a threat of a tornado in Campbell County, the outdoor sirens will sound a tone for five (5) minutes. Seek safe shelter immediately when Outdoor Warning Sirens are activated!

For more info: http://www.campbellcountyky.org/index.php/home/news-a-events-103/423-outdoor-warning-siren-activation-statewide-tornado-drill

Main Street CEC Open Enrollment

Main Street Christian Education Center is currently accepting applications for 3 year old preschool thru 5th grade.

 For information, contact:
 Laura Kalfas (administrator) (859) 474-3102   laurakalfas@mainstreetcec.org
                                                     or
Nicole Coppes (early ed director) (859)4754-3115    nicolecoppes@mainstreetcec.org.

Go to:   http://www.mainstreetcec.org/ to learn more about the awesome scholastic program!

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Campbell County Level 2

Campbell County Level Two- March 2, 2014/6:30 PM — The Campbell County Office of Emergency Management, with the concurrence of the Campbell County Transportation Department, Campbell County Police Department and the County Judge/Executive's Office has issued a Level Two travel advisory for Campbell County, Kentucky. This travel warning is intended to notify Campbell County residents that roadways are extremely hazardous with snow or ice. Only motorists whose travel is absolutely necessary should be on the roadways.

Be safe!

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Travel Advisory

FYI  Campbell County is under a level 1 Travel advisory!  That is to advise drivers that the road conditions are hazardous and to use caution when driving.  Please stay home if you do not have to go out!
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Weather Advisory

Advisory: Alexandria prepares for impending winter storm. NWS has issued a Winter Storm Warning.

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The NWS HAS JUST ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SUNDAY TO 1 PM ESTMONDAY.

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and ice...which is in effect from 1 am Sunday to 1 pm est Monday.

*Hazard types...heavy snow...sleet...and freezing rain.


Accumulations...snow accumulation of 5 to 8 inches...along with around a tenth of an inch of ice.

Timing...a mix of snow...sleet...and freezing rain is expected tonight into Sunday before changing over to all snow Sunday night.

Impacts...significant amounts of snow and sleet along with a layer of ice will result in hazardous roads and reduced visibilities. travel Saturday night into Monday will be impacted.

http://inws.wrh.noaa.gov/weather/alertinfo/15048513

 From Alexandria Police:
Residents are asked to please REMOVE their vehicles from the streets when ever a Level 2 Travel Advisory is issued. Public Works crews can clear the streets of snow to include the mail box areas when there are no cars parked at the curbs. So please, pull your cars into your driveways just long enough for our crews to hit your street.

If you do not have to go out - DON'T. If you are a shut in or know of someone who is, please contact the Alexandria Police or Fire Department, and let us know who you are - 859-292-3622 or 911 is to the Campbell County Dispatch Center

If power is cut for any extended period of time, we will notify you if and when we open the Alexandria Community Center as a warming station. There you will be able to recharge medical devices, cell phones, etc.

If you are involved in an accident and your vehicle is movable, please exchange information and contact the Police for a civilian report form. During bad weather we only take reports where there are injuries or extended damage. If you are blocking a roadway, dial 911 immediately.

Be Safe!
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Sunrise in Alexandria

Are You Receiveing Nixle Alerts?

Did you know you can receive special alerts from the Alexandria Police Department? You sure can! You can receive alerts about weather emergencies, traffic problems, or crimes in our city. This is a great way to stay attuned to what is going on around Alexandria! To receive alerts you can sign up here. 
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