The Vernon County Sheriff’s office reported that they had approximately 4100 people out of power across the county after Wednesday’s storms. That number was reduced to around 1000 out of power as of Wednesday evening. Evergy, Barton county electric, and Sac Osage are working diligently to get power restored to those still without power.
The Vernon
County Sheriff’s office also reported minimal injuries with no deaths reported
at this time.
A Volunteer
station is set up at the centennial Hall building on the fairgrounds with staff
and volunteer first responders to assist.
The community
is asked to be careful around power lines that are still down and they are
getting them cleaned up as quick as they can. Also, beware around structures
that are weak from the impact of the storm.
State
agencies such as highway patrol and sema are on hand to assist with any needs
and patrols have been increased. Vernon County Sheriff Beuhler states that LOOTING
WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!!!
For those
who have been displaced, there are places to stay at the community center and
the American Red Cross the salvation army are making their rounds to assist with
what is needed.
