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Boil water advisory

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BOIL WATER ADVISORY

Date Issued 3/27/2020

Time Issued   3:30 P.M.

A BOIL WATER ADVISORY is in effect for consumers from.

The advisory has been issued due to main line leak 618 Milltown Road to 1325 Milltown Road and from Milltown Church Road down to the creek.

Following such an event, the potential exists for bacteriological contamination of the water supply therefore this Boil Water Advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure.

Until further notice, boil all water used for drinking and cooking, bringing the water to a rolling boil for three minutes before using.

This advisory will remain in effect until the situation has been corrected and test results have shown the water to be of an acceptable quality.

For more information concerning the Boil Water Advisory, contact Lennon Stone at Columbia Adair Utilities District, 270-384-2181.

 

Homeplace cancels April festival

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Homeplace on Green River has canceled its annual Plow Day/Spring Festival scheduled April 25. However, the September 12 Fall Heritage Festival will include many of the activities, arts and craft exhibits and sales and food vendors that were scheduled for the plow day.

Other summer events, including the everyone welcome free music jams scheduled for the third Thursday each month are still planned beginning in May if the present health issue allows. Bring your instrument and join in, or just come sit for a while and listen.  Other summer/fall events at Homeplace will be published on the Homeplace Web  page at www.homeplacefarmky.org

BUILD A BEAR WINDOW – Safe Safari Offers Safe Scavenger Hunt

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The Bank of Columbia is bringing a national trend to Columbia to encourage local neighborhoods to join in a scavenger hunt that follows social distancing guidelines.

According to Time magazine, the idea comes from Michael Rosen’s 1989 children’s book We’re Going on a Bear Hunt. The bank’s windows now feature a stuffed animal safari with the message, “There is always something to be thankful for.”

“We want to encourage Adair County to participate in this #SafeSafari as a way to bring a smile to our community’s children,” said Bank of Columbia President Mark Dykes. “As adults we know how serious it is, but it’s not only our schedules that have been turned upside down…it’s different for them too. By displaying a stuffed animal for children to ‘hunt’ from the safety of their car or while on a walk, we also help parents who are isolating with their children and need something to do.”

Residents are encouraged to use stuffed animals they already own and love! No need to go shopping. Children can dress them up or make signs to add with them. #SafeSafari can be a fun venture for the whole family.

Share a photo of your project on social media with the hashtags #SafeSafari, #TeamKentucky, #TogetherKy, #HealthyatHome

Maybe Gov. Andy Beshear will share your project during his live media conference held each evening.

 

 

Gov. Beshear urges Kentuckians to stay healthy at home

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Gov. Beshear Urges Kentuckians to Stay Healthy at Home

Visit the Governor’s Facebook page to watch today’s news conference

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 26, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday repeated his call for Kentuckians to stay Healthy at Home, said that the state is working quickly to prepare an initial drive-through testing center and announced 248 positive cases of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).

“This is a test of our humanity – about how much we care about each other. I am doing everything I can to make sure we pass the test and I know you are, too,” Gov. Beshear said. “The next two to three weeks are absolutely critical to what they call blunting the curve. This is the time where our actions mean the most in not spreading the virus. It’s going to take however long it takes to defeat the coronavirus the first time.”

Case information
As of 5 p.m. March 26, the Governor said that there are at least 248 positive cases of COVID-19 in Kentucky, with 50 of those being newly confirmed. There have been five deaths attributed to the virus. In very good news, after further review the 90-year-old Perry County nursing home resident has tested negative.

Updates this week
The Governor asked mayors and county judge-executives today to monitor people gathering in public places such as parks and stop them if people are not practicing social distancing and risking the spread of COVID-19.

Gov. Beshear said that when the state rolls out drive-through testing it will still be for those who need it the most. The Governor said the state had a better week than last week securing personal protective gear and that the state has spent more than $8 million. He said we’re going to spend more and that he is going to do what it takes to ensure Kentuckians are as safe as possible.

Healthy at Home
Since the first case was detected in the commonwealth, Gov. Beshear has taken decisive actions and encouraged all Kentuckians to remain Healthy at Home. Beginning at 8 p.m. Thursday, all non-life-sustaining businesses must close to in-person services. Exempted businesses include grocery stores, gas stations, hardware stores and media outlets, among many others. The sale of firearms and ammunition also is exempted.

Team Kentucky Fund
Gov. Beshear, along with the Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet (PPC), took executive action to establish the Team Kentucky Fund, a GoFundMe-style online platform to provide financial help to Kentuckians whose employment is affected by the coronavirus. The Governor challenged those who are able to help to make a tax-deductible donation to the fund.

Reporting hotline
Gov. Beshear announced the COVID-19 Reporting Hotline (833-597-2337) that will investigate complaints about non-compliance with coronavirus mandates. Labor Cabinet personnel will monitor the hotline from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET. A new website where Kentuckians can visit to make online complaints is kysafer.ky.gov.

Businesses helping Kentuckians
One key player on Team Kentucky is our business community. Even while being hit with some of the harshest initial consequences of this pandemic, the owners and operators of companies and small businesses across the commonwealth have stepped up to help their fellow Kentuckians.

From the start of the crisis, many companies have reached out to the Kentucky National Guard, Kentucky Division of Emergency Management and other state agencies with offers of donated materials, labor and other assistance.

A new website portal is streamlining the process, connecting interested businesses with supplies and services for Kentuckians in need.

State agencies also step up
Similar to the private sector, individuals working in state government are also stepping up to help in the fight against the coronavirus. Department heads and employees are making sacrifices, volunteering and looking for way to help their fellow Kentuckians.

One bit of good news: The State Operated Area Technology Centers and the Kentucky School for the Blind have delivered more than 10,000 Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) items to the Department of Health in Frankfort and local health agencies. This includes more than 9,000 of the critically needed N95 respirator masks, plus hundreds of gowns, gloves, wipes and more.

More Information
Gov. Beshear has taken decisive actions to protect all Kentuckians since the first case was confirmed in the commonwealth. To read the full list of actions Gov. Beshear has taken to protect Kentuckians and limit the spread of the coronavirus, visit governor.ky.gov/covid19.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention encourages people to follow these steps to prevent illness. Kentuckians who want advice can call the state hotline at 800-722-5725 or call their local health care provider. To read Gov. Beshear’s news releases and watch other news regarding COVID-19 visit governor.ky.gov.

Each day at 5 p.m. ET, Gov. Beshear is holding briefings for Kentuckians online at his Facebookand YouTube pages.

Gov. Beshear continues to urge Kentuckians to be cautious of rumors and depend on proven and good sources of news, including governor.ky.gov, kycovid19.ky.gov and the Governor’s official social media accounts Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Team Kentucky hashtags for social media
#TeamKentucky, #TogetherKY, #Patriot and new Saturday #HealthyAtHome.

LCDHD public information brief Thursday, March 26

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The Lake Cumberland District Health Department (LCDHD) at the current time has eleven Positive/Presumptive Positive cases in our 10 county district.

 

County

Current Cases

Hospitalized

Self-Isolated

Released

from

Isolation

Total

Cases
McCreary

1

0

1

  

1
Pulaski

5

0

5

1

6
Taylor

1

0

1

  

1
Wayne

3

2

1

  

3
Total

10

2

8

1

11

 

 

LCDHD is working with the Kentucky Department for Public Health to identify and contact all those who may have come in contact with them

The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person:

  • between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
  • via respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
  • droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.

 

Personal Prevention Measures:

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water aren’t readily available, use an

alcohol based hand sanitizer.

  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick with a fever, coughing, sneezing, and having difficulty breathing.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
  • If you are over 60 or have underlying medical conditions that may make catching the disease more dangerous, please stay home as much as possible at this time.
  • Purchase several weeks worth of medications and supplies in case you need to stay home for prolonged periods of time and to decrease the number of trips to purchase supplies.

Community Prevention Measures:

  • Practice social distancing of at least 6 feet from others in public.
  • Implement environmental surface cleaning measures in homes, businesses, and other locations. Wipe down frequently touched surfaces and objects. Use regular household cleaning spray or wipes as recommended by the CDC.
  • In following with Governor Andy Beshears’ order, no social gatherings such as church services, funerals, weddings, etc. will be permitted.
  • Retail businesses are closed except for those exempted by the Governor’s order. Those that remain open must observe social distancing for staff and customers. Restaurants are closed except for drive through and delivery. No dining room service is allowed.

What to do if you feel ill:

If you have developed a fever or respiratory symptoms and believe you have had exposure to a known case or traveled to an area with community spread, isolate yourself from others in your home and call your healthcare provider or local health department to describe your symptoms and any recent travel before you go to the healthcare facility.

If you feel ill enough to need a doctor’s care, please call your healthcare provider prior to showing up at their office. If you want to be tested for the Covid-19, call the provider to see if they are offering testing prior to going to their office. All providers will screen you for symptoms prior to deciding to do further testing. Many providers will require a flu and/or strep test prior to testing for Covid-19. No testing is being done on non-symptomatic patients. If you feel you need emergency treatment, please call the hospital prior to arrival to alert them to your symptoms.

Stay home when you are sick. Do not leave home until you have been fever free for at least 72 hours without any fever reducing medication, your other symptoms have improved, AND at least

7 days have passed since your symptoms first appeared.

LCDHD Response:

What we have done:

• implemented our Department Operations Center and are at a level 3 (enhanced activation)

• frequent updates to our Board of Directors, local community partners, media, and the public.

• received one distribution from the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and delivered

Personal Protective Equipment to Emergency Operation Center

• shut down our health department clinics to essential services only.

• provided information packets to all primary care physicians in our region with information on Covid-19

What we are doing:

• contact investigations and issuing isolation orders for positive Covid-19 cases.

• responding to issues of non-compliance with the Governor’s order to close down businesses specifically told to shut down for a period of time.

• created a weekly meeting to update media and public on Covid-19 in our region.

• in the process of planning for mobile testing centers once test kits are available in our area.

• planning for mass immunization clinics once a vaccine is available in our area.

To help answer questions, the Kentucky Department of Public Health has created a hotline to answer questions at 1-800-722-5725. Additional information can also be obtained by going to their Covid-19 website at https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/pages/covid19.aspx

The CDC also has a Covid-19 website that can be reached here:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html

Lake Cumberland District Health Department’s website can be reached here:

https://www.lcdhd.org

The Kentucky Department of Public Health hotline can be reached at 1-800-722-5725.