In case you needed more proof of how cold it’s been in Lexington lately, the following announcement from Kentucky Utilities spokesman Cliff Feltham may provide some perspective! KU set another cold weather and all-time customer demand peak during the extreme cold Tuesday evening… The new peak is 5,070 megawatts which was set...

From Kentucky Dept. of Transportation, District 7 LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 5, 2014) – State forces in Central Kentucky and contractors reported earlier this evening to begin patrolling roadways. Calcium chloride will be utilized with salt for treating the roads. This combination is effective up to approximately 12 degrees for pavement temperatures. The...

From Columbia Gas: 8 simple cold weather safety tips Extremely low temperatures are on the way and we want you to be ready. Here are some simple home safety tips that can keep you and your home safe.

New Lexington Emergency Management staff members include a CSEPP Administrative Assistant, a new CSEPP Planner/WebEOC trainer, and a new emergency planning coordinator. Julie Standley CSEPP Administrative Assist. Phone: (859) 280-8057 Email Julie Julie began working for DEM in July 2017 as an administrative assistant for the Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP)....

As summer heat hits the Bluegrass, the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department reminds everyone to follow safety precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses. The following tips can help you remain safe during the hot weather: Drink plenty of fluids. You will need to drink more fluids than your thirst level indicates. Avoid drinking alcoholic...