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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 2006
Page
3
Weather Service officials explain a warning miss by software limits. A four sided polygon marked western Lawrence but the mapping system recognizes only one city point, downtown, so Lawrence wasn’t named though in northwest Douglas County. Officials plan to adjust to reflect city growth and shift points west.
Governor Sebelius said initial surveys show city and state losses from the storm between 4 and 7 million dollars with up to 8 million possible, including 6 million at the University of Kansas. KU is self insured and repairs may require state funds plus a budget amendment or Finance Council action if figures aren’t ready before April adjournment.
Westar Energy reported midmorning Tuesday that power is back for all Lawrence customers able to receive it. Spokeswoman Gina Penzig said a few homes still need electrician work, while most service has been restored. Westar asks remaining customers to call 1-800-LIGHTES and reports street sign outages to Public Works at 832-3123.
Tuesday siren warnings were only tests as the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for the county. Officials say local spotters require confirmation before sounding alarms and warn residents to rely on radios and TV. The microburst damage triggered a Sunday siren, but no all clear will be given by outdoor alerts. Weather band radios cost about 30 dollars.
Kansas University officials say Sunday’s storm showed the need to choose and purchase their own insurance rather than rely on state policy. KU CFO Theresa Klinkenberg notes a $5 million deductible on statewide coverage, with $50,000 on gift funded facilities, while critical assets like a $1.9 million MRI remain uninsured.
Ted McFarlane 58, who helped build Douglas County Ambulance Service, is recovering at a Kansas City area hospital after being pinned between two cars Sunday evening. He was airlifted to Kansas City, listed in good condition Tuesday at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Police investigate details of the crash. McFarlane directed the Douglas County service for 22 years before retiring in 2001 and now leads Johnson County Med-Act EMS.
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