winter storm

Including Power Utilities In Command Center Boosted Snowstorm Fight-ability

Dan Verbeck — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:26:32 +0000

Some of the first aftermath data from two major and back-to-back winter snow storms is filtering out of Kansas City city hall. Adding two agencies to the Emergency Operations Center was counted as a positive to the Public Safety and Emergency Services Committee of the Council.

Those private or quasi-private operations served public transit and distribution of electrical power.

The Ops nerve center stayed open 24 hours in the storm of February 21, another 30 hours during last week’s heavy, wet snow.

Preventing Roof Collapses

Dan Verbeck, Sylvia Maria Gross and Monica Sandreczki — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 23:09:41 +0000

The heavy snow last week caused several roof collapses around the Kansas City area. And several more buildings were evacuated for fear of a collapse, including a Macy’s in Overland Park. KCUR’s Dan Verbeck sat down with Overland Park Code Administrator, Tim Ryan, to find out more about addressing and preventing roof collapses.

Drought-Stricken Plains Farmers 'Giddy' Over Heavy Snow

Frank Morris — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:42:00 +0000

Two rapid-fire snowstorms belted Kansas with more than 2 feet of snow this week.

Roof Snow Pack Forces Macy's Evacuation, Close In Overland Park

Dan Verbeck — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:59:23 +0000

Macy’s store at Metcalf South Shopping Center will stay closed for repair after emergency evacuation today.

Power Outages Reduced From Kansas City Region Snow Storm

Dan Verbeck — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:44:25 +0000

Kansas City area residents have fought their way out of a second major snowstorm in less than a week. Some areas got upwards of a foot of new snow.

Power Loss Plagues Parts Of KC Region After 13-Inch Snowfall

Dan Verbeck — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:55:13 +0000

This snowstorm brought the added burden of power outages, so wet and heavy it tore down trees and lines. There was a heavier snow on the south side of the metro.

Snow Update: Power Still Out For Many

Elana Gordon, Sylvia Maria Gross, Dan Verbeck and Laura Spencer — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:46:36 +0000

"Snowpocalypse 2" brought upwards of a foot of snow to some parts of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The storm shut down schools and businesses, and knocked out power to tens of thousands of residents.

Downed Limbs Pose Dangers

Maria Carter — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:26:23 +0000

The recent run of severe weather has resulted in extensive power outages and downed power lines throughout Kansas City, Mo. Tens of thousands throughout the metro are without power.

Because of the higher temps this storm (~ 33 degrees), the snow is very moist and heavy, resulting in accumulation on trees and power lines. This accumulation is causing trees and power lines to sag and is a greater risk of downed power lines.

KCP&L has called in additional personnel and are progressing through restoration.

Power Outages Add To Winter Storm Suffering

Dan Verbeck — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:10:17 +0000

An onslaught of winds and continued heavy snowfall are dropping power lines indiscriminately around the Kansas City metro region.

Elections Still On: Hours Extended, Polling Places Changed

Emilie Mutert and Sylvia Maria Gross — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:56:42 +0000

Update Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. Due to the weather, polling places have been consolidated in both Wyandotte and Johnson Counties. Find polling places for Wyandotte County here and Johnson County here.

Wet Snow, Winds Lash Kansas City Region

Dan Verbeck — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:29:31 +0000

A heavy, wet snow continues falling over metro Kansas City with steady winds strong enough to threaten power outages.

More Snow, Whiteout Conditions Expected Monday Night

Emilie Mutert — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 04:51:30 +0000

Some areas were reporting light snow and ice in the early hours of Monday evening. The storm is expected to continue through Tuesday afternoon.

Snow Affects Elections, Area Recreation

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Whether you're lining up to vote or hitting the slopes, the snow will affect your day Tuesday.

Kansas Governor Discourages Travel During Winter Storm

Stephen Koranda — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 23:06:03 +0000

Governor Sam Brownback and state officials are urging Kansans to prepare for the storm that’s sweeping across the state. Brownback says the winter weather has already caused one fatality in Kansas.

Snow Snarls Traffic, More Snow Expected

Frank Morris and Dan Verbeck — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:56:26 +0000

It was a bad day to try to get around in Kansas City. KCI essentially closed at mid-morning with about 300 flights cancelled. Although flights are expected to resume later tonight, more cancellations are all but certain tomorrow morning. Driving was terrible, too.