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Bomb
Threats |
Injury/Illness/Accidents |
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Campus/Workplace Violence |
On Campus |
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Emergency Directory |
Off Campus |
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Emergency Evacuation |
On-the-Job Injury |
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Emergency Response Team Phone Numbers |
Mail Handling Procedures |
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Environmental Emergencies |
Utility Emergencies |
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Faculty & Staff Guidelines |
Weather Emergencies |
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Fire |
Winter Storm Cancellation of Classes |
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Tornado |
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When the fire alarm
sounds or you are asked to evacuate, leave the building immediately.
Explanation, if needed, will be provided later.
Evacuation procedure
for fire, bomb threats, or gas leaks.
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Evacuate the Main
Building, Annex Building, Student Success Center Building, Health
Science Building and the Student Union Building to Forest Park and
away from fire hydrants.
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Evacuate the Fine
Arts Building, Continuing Education Building, Multi-purpose Building
and Buildings 1125-1127-1129 to Forest Park and away from fire
hydrants.
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Ask students to take
belongings with them, if situation permits.
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Instructors will
take a roll call and make sure a class list is available and taken
with them if ordered to leave the room.
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Office supervisors
are responsible for all employees in their work area.
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During inclement
weather, it may be necessary to move students to an alternate
off-campus location. In these cases, the location will be
communicated to you at the time of evacuation.
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Upon the discovery
of fire or smoke, every person shall vacate the building by shortest
route to the exterior. Once outside, employees and students will proceed
to the established evacuation site as listed under Emergency Evacuation
Plan and stay there until notified by a member of the Emergency Response
Team that it is safe to return to the building.
If the automatic
alarm system has not sounded, the person who observed the fire will
proceed to the nearest pull station and activate the alarm system, then
notify the switchboard operator to call 911.
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In
case of serious injury or illness on campus, the immediate concern is to
aid the injured/sick employee or
student.
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In the event of an
off-campus drowning, car wreck, bus wreck, suicide, or serious health
problem of a student or an instructor, the following actions will be
taken:
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Employees who suffer an on-the-job injury/illness should
remember the following:
Regardless of severity, report all
on-the-job injuries/illnesses immediately to your supervisor
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the Human Resources Department at extension 1234 or 1230. According to
Kansas state law, employees must report on-the-job injuries/illnesses
within 10 days.
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In emergency situations, immediately
call 911. As soon as reasonably possible, contact Human Resources to
file an accident report and obtain additional
instruction/information.
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In non-emergency situations, notify
Human Resources at extension 1234 or 1230 to file an accident report
and secure a referral to the appropriate medical facility.
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Although some on the job
injuries/illnesses may not require medical attention, always
promptly notify Human Resources so that an accident report can be
filed in the event you need medical treatment later.
Because the
accident report that is completed by Human Resources is a detailed
report you must contact HR to ensure that it has the proper
details/information regarding the incident. Upon completion of its
report, HR submits it to Workers’ Compensation Insurance for processing
and bill payment.
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The procedures
listed below should be used in the event of an emergency or interruption
of service involving any of the following utilities:
Water and Electricity
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During normal business hours, contact
the Facilities Department at extension 1235/1284 or the Business
Office at extension 1231.
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After normal business hours, contact
James Babb at 423-1496 or Jim Fish at 421-3154.
Gas
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All individuals should immediately leave
the building and move a safe distance away.
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While exiting the building, do not use
telephones, electrical switches or any device that might trigger an
explosion.
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During normal business hours, promptly
contact the Facilities Department at extension 1235/1284 or the
Business Office at extension 1231 for assistance.
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After normal business hours, contact
James Babb at 423-1496 or Jim Fish at 421-3154.
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When snow or ice threatens the normal class
schedule, listen to local radio and TV stations regarding changes in the
schedule. If the radio or TV station does not state that LCC classes
have been canceled, classes will be held on the normal schedule.
In the event of cancellations, you will hear
one of the following announcements.
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“Day
classes are canceled. Evening/Extension classes beginning
at or after 5:30 p.m. will meet on the normal schedule.”
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“Classes
are canceled for both day and evening/extension.”
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“Evening/Extension classes are canceled.”
Local radio stations, KLKC, KKOW, and KGGF,
and TV stations, KOAM, KSN, and KODE will broadcast announcements
beginning at 6:15 a.m., or regarding evening/extension classes, at 3:15
p.m.
The Vice-President of Academic Affairs and
Vice-President of Finance and Operations will consult regarding road
conditions. The Vice-President of Academic Affairs will make a
recommendation to the President who will act to authorize canceled
classes. If classes are canceled, the President (or in his absence, the
Vice-President of Academic Affairs) will contact the Director of Public
Relations who will contact radio and TV stations.
Under no circumstances should an instructor
or other employee assume responsibility for canceling a class due to
weather concerns. In the event an instructor cannot drive to the class
location, her/his supervisor should be informed. The supervisor will
determine what actions will be taken.
Cancellation of Classes by Location
The college will
cancel classes on the basis of location. Location means: (1) Parsons,
and (2) extension locations.
Timelines for Cancellation
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Day
Classes: Normally a
decision to cancel day classes will be made no later than 6:00 a. m.
or as soon as possible thereafter.
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Evening/Extension Classes:
A decision to cancel evening/extension classes will be made no later
than 3:00 p.m. Evening/Extension classes may be held even if day
classes were canceled.
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Extension Classes:
Extension classes will not be held if the facility in which they are
meeting is closed that day.
The Environmental
Services personnel will notify employees and students of possible
approaching tornadoes during the evening and by the Emergency Response
Team during regular working hours. Instructors will account for all
students in their classes. Buildings will be evacuated as follows:
MAIN
BUILDING
Everyone move to the inside hallways
ANNEX
If time permits, move to the first floor
of the Main building. If not, move to A104.
STUDENT
SUCCESS CENTER
If time permits, move to the first floor
of the Main building. If not, move to A103.
HEALTH
SCIENCE BUILDING
First floor, move to classroom H118.
Second floor, move to classroom H224.
STUDENT UNION BUILDING
Move to the restrooms or bookstore.
BUILDINGS 1125-1127-1129
Move to the south end of building 1125.
MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING
Move to the locker rooms.
FINE ARTS BUILDING
If time permits, move to the
Multi-purpose building locker rooms.
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Remember, your personal safety
is of primary importance in any violent situation. Do not do anything
that might jeopardize your safety or increase the risk or level of
injury to yourself or others.
If you observe a
violent act:
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DO NOT
physically
intercede or try to restrain the aggressor(s).
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Call any Emergency
Response Team Member for assistance. They will respond to the
location and, if necessary, contact the Parsons Police Department
for assistance.
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Encourage others in
the area not to become involved and, if possible, to leave the area.
If you are
confronted by an irrational and/or aggressive individual:
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Listen to what the
individual has to say.
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Speak to him/her in
a clear, quiet voice.
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Explain that you are
willing to help him/her.
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Respect and do not
crowd into his/her personal space.
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Never argue with an
irrational or aggressive individual.
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If necessary,
contact any Emergency Response Team Member for assistance.
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To the extent
possible, use logic and reason to calm the individual.
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If you feel the
safety of others is in jeopardy, ask them to leave the area, then
contact a member of the Emergency Response Team.
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A large, off campus,
chemical spill becomes a danger because of toxic fumes. College
officials will receive notification from county emergency personnel if
college evacuation is necessary.
If the college is
downwind of a hazardous material spill, the following actions should be
taken:
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The president’s
office must be notified so that communications may be made with the
community.
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Notify Emergency
Response Team.
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All doors, windows,
and ventilation systems should be closed.
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If necessary
evacuate students and staff, to an alternate location. Faculty and
staff are responsible for maintaining accurate lists of students in
their charge.
Although the
health/environmental risks from mail are low, awareness is the best
precaution. The information below is offered to answer two of the most
frequently asked questions about handling mail here at the college.
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What should I do with a “suspect” letter
or parcel?
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Call any member of the Emergency
Response Team immediately, move away from the item and do not
allow anyone to leave or enter the area.
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What makes a letter or parcel
“suspicious”?
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From someone unexpected or unknown
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To someone who no longer works here
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Handwritten and no return address
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Return address does not match
postmark or is not legitimate
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Possibly misspelled words, wrong
title, title only
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Possibly a foreign postmark
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Lopsided, lumpy, bulky or rigid
appearance
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Excessive tape or string or
protruding wire(s)
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Unusual odors
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Unusual stains, discoloring,
crystals or powder
Also, the United States Postal Service
suggests:
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Use an uncluttered surface for mail
handling.
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Scan thoroughly for “suspect” indicators
before opening.
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Wash your hands extensively after
handling mail.
The Print Shop will
close at 9:00 a.m. while the mail is being sorted and will re-open when
finished, approximately 30 minutes. The Print Shop will remain open
until 8:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and until 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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A majority of bomb
threats are hoaxes and result in nothing more than a disruption of
routine. However, there is always a chance a threat may be authentic,
and appropriate action must be taken in each case.
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Upon receipt of
a bomb threat, the person receiving the call should make every
attempt to:
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Prolong the
conversation as much as possible.
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Identify
background noises.
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Note
distinguishing voice characteristics.
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Interrogate
the caller as to description of bomb.
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Determine
the caller’s knowledge of the facility.
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DO NOT
HANG UP THE PHONE.
(Use another
phone to call authorities.)
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DO NOT
USE TWO-WAY RADIOS.
They can
trigger explosive devices.
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DO NOT
USE CELL PHONES.
They can
trigger explosive devices.
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The person receiving the call will immediately call 911 and any
member of the Emergency Response Team. The team member will then
notify the President.
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The President will
confirm notification of the police and call the Emergency Response
Team.
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The Emergency
Response Team will decide whether to evacuate the school immediately
and search the facility or make a preliminary search prior to any
other action.
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The bomb can be
almost anything, ranging from the most overt bundle of dynamite and
clock to a cleverly concealed, perfectly ordinary object like a
briefcase, toolbox or piece of pipe. You will be looking for
something that doesn’t belong.
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If what appears to
be a bomb is found,
DO NOT TOUCH
IT.
The law enforcement authorities will take charge.
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If the caller
indicates a time the bomb is due to explode and the President
determines the
threat is valid,
the standard fire evacuation procedure with possible
modifications will be announced for evacuation of the facility.
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Instructors will
take a roll call and make sure a class list is available and taken
with them, if ordered to leave the room. Office supervisors are
responsible to account for all employees in their work area.
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Evacuate personnel
from the building. During inclement weather and a possible
prolonged search, move students to an alternate location.
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After all students
have been evacuated, Maintenance will lock the doors to the building
and will not unlock them until the building is considered safe.
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Check absentee list
for possible clues to who might have phoned in the bomb scare.
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Attendance will be
taken when the students are assembled away from the school.
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All information or
news releases to the campus and/or general public will be through
the College President or his designee.
Click here for
Bomb
Threat Check list
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FACULTY/STAFF
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If the person in
charge activates emergency response guidelines, faculty/staff should:
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Close classroom doors.
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Keep students in room to stop hall
traffic.
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Take a roll count and make sure a class
list is available and taken with you if ordered to leave the room.
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If ordered to evacuate, follow the
emergency evacuation plan, unless other instructions are given, such
as a tornado.
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If unable to receive instructions and
the building seems to be in danger, get students into the safest
possible environment (away from windows, under desk, into hall) and,
if time permits, shut off all power equipment.
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DO NOT COMMENT TO STUDENTS until you are
notified of the facts. After receiving verification from a member
of the Emergency Response Team, you should acknowledge what has
happened and explain the situation in appropriate terms.
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NEVER use the term “suicide” in relaying
information to students.
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Try to model appropriate expression of
feelings and allow students to express their feelings. Conditions
will return to normal more quickly if emotions are released.
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Be alert for students who seem to be
experiencing more than normal stress and may need to be given
special counseling. Notify the Vice-President of Student Services
as soon as possible.
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Allow students to talk out their
feelings as they are in a secure place and/or the facts have been
relayed to them.
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When class resumes, you may need to
adjust assignments, postpone test, and provide an opportunity for
students to discuss what has happened.
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It may be appropriate to allow students
to write about their feelings and vent their frustrations in a
constructive way.
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All information or news releases to the
campus and/or the general public will be through the College
President or his designee.
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| Jim Fish |
Work Phone 421-6700 x 1235 |
Home Phone
421-3154 |
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Director Physical Plant |
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Cell Phone
423-9665 |
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| Leanna Newberry |
Work Phone 421-6700 x 1231 |
Home Phone
449-2637 |
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Vice
President Finance and Operations |
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Cell Phone
423-9081 |
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| George Knox |
Work Phone 421-6700 x 1223 |
Home Phone
423-0174 |
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President |
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Cell Phone
423-0822 |
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| Joe Burke |
Work Phone 421-6700 x 1241 |
Home Phone
605-9311 |
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Vice
President Academic Affairs |
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| Wayne Hatcher |
Work Phone 421-6700 x 1264 |
Home Phone
421-2354 |
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Vice
President Student Services |
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Cell Phone
820-3485 |
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| On Duty Staff During
Off Hours |
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Cell Phone
423-1496 |
| (James Babb,
Supervisor, Environmental Services) |
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EMERGENCY SERVICE
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Ambulance Service |
911 |
| Fire
Department |
911 |
| Police
Department |
911 |
| Sheriff
- Parsons |
421-1400 |
| Kansas
Highway Patrol– Chanute |
620-431-2100 |
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UTILITIES |
| KGE Gas
emergency |
1-800-794-6101 |
| KGE
Electrical emergency |
1-800-794-6101 |
| City of
Parsons – Water |
421-7010 |
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Emergencies after 5 pm |
421-7060 |
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HOSPITAL |
| Labette
County Medical Center |
421-4881 |
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