From Public Works: The herbicide treatment for Eurasian Water Milfoil (EWM) was successfully completed at Lone Star Lake this week.
Barricades will be pulled, and water activities allowed to resume Friday morning, Aug. 16.
There has been a bomb threat made to 1100 Massachusetts, the old courthouse. As a precaution the old courthouse and the law enforcement center are being evacuated. We will update here on our Twitter account as information becomes available.
Douglas County’s July newsletter contains info about myStrength, Fairgrounds Supervisor Clint Flory, 2020 county budget, job openings, Community Health Facility open house, and more!
Learn about what’s happening in the county: https://t.co/WGDu28Zgtt
The Douglas County June newsletter is out! It contains information about tornado recovery efforts, a winning GIS map entry, our Sustainability Director, Behavioral Health Court and more!
https://t.co/Nt31JxyKRd
@dgcoem@DGSOSheriff
Commissioner Patrick Kelly will be a guest on Hank Booth's @1320KLWN show Friday morning (June 14)! Tune in around 8:10 to hear an update about Douglas County programs and services. @PatrickKelly4DG
Our community is AMAZING!
Since the Volunteer Reception center opened May 31, there have been an estimated 600 volunteer check-ins (some individuals have volunteered more than once), and they have put in more than 3,000 hours total! 6/7 @ 7:38 PM
Douglas County department, township, city and agency leaders discuss immediate needs and next steps in helping residents recover from the tornado.
Please call 2-1-1 if you need any assistance!
@dgcoem @LDCHEALTH @lawrenceks @WestarEnergy
If you know anyone who needs help with debris, cutting trees and branches please have them call 2-1-1 to give their contact information and needs. We've got volunteers ready to help through the weekend. EM5 6/5/19 10:37am
BRIDGE WORK UPDATE!
The Queens Road (E1000 Road) bridge is now open to unrestricted traffic.
Beginning Monday, June 3, the bridge carrying N1750 Road over Baldwin Creek will be closed for concrete deck repairs.
More info: https://t.co/BiO9DR8rjh
In response to the 2019 Douglas County tornado and flooding, @DCCFoundation has created the Douglas County Disaster Response Fund, which is now active to accept donations.
More info: https://t.co/1VHgM4TVLp @dgcoem
Summer Dog Days workouts begin this Sat, 6/1! We'll meet at @liedcenterks at 7am for Saturday Fun Run, then begin 6am/6pm weekday workouts on Mon, 6/3. See you there!
DG Co has opened 2 woody debris disposal sites for those who are clearing tree/brush storm debris. These sites are open 8a-5p to residents/contractors helping residents.
- SE corner of 31st/Haskell in Lawrence
- NE corner of N1250 Rd/E1600 Rd (O'Connell Road)
I am honored to have the endorsement of former US Secretary of Health and Human Services, Former Democratic Kansas Governor, and Douglas County resident Kathleen Sebelius. I hope you will join us as we work together to move Douglas County forward.