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RESIDENTS

OPEN BURNING

With the exception of a few days a year, open burning is not allowed within city limits.

OPEN BURN

 







STORM WARNING SIRENS

Per Johnson County Emergency Management’s guidelines, storm warning sirens are sounded for:
  • Tornado warnings
  • Severe thunderstorm warnings with wind speeds in excess of 70 miles per hour
  • Hail in excess of 1.75 inches (golf ball size or larger)
  • Note that an “all-clear” siren is not sounded.

When a siren sounds Seek immediate shelter indoors, preferably in a basement, and away from windows

Siren testing is conducted on the first Wednesday of the month at 10:00 am.