Salina Officials Open Cooling Shelter, Coordinate Storm Cleanup Efforts

In the wake of recent storms and widespread power outages in Salina, KS, local officials are urging residents to reserve 911 calls for genuine fire, medical, or life-threatening emergencies and not to contact the Fire Department for non-emergency needs during the cleanup period.

The Saline County Health Department at 125 W. Elm St. has opened its lobby to the public as a cooling shelter and a location where residents can charge medical devices. The lobby is open until 7 p.m. today. Residents with questions can call 785-826-6600. Those needing assistance with oxygen concentrators or other medical devices during the outage can reach the department at 785-826-6606.

Saline County Emergency Management is coordinating volunteer chainsaw crews to help residents with downed trees and limbs. Crews will cut and move debris to the curb for pickup. Residents seeking assistance can call Saline County Emergency Management at 785-833-7597 or 785-833-7593.