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Dear District 6 residents,
As always, please feel free to reach out to me with your questions, comments, and concerns.
Stay safe,
Cindy Claycomb
Wichita City Council
District 6 Council Member
316-268-4331
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Due to the Stay-At-Home Mandate t
he April
District 6 Advisory Board
meeting has been canceled.
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The Sedgwick County Board of Health issued a stay-at-home order for the next 30 days starting Wednesday, March 25. City Hall and other city buildings and facilities will be closed to the public. City facilities will remain open for employees delivering essential services but only when appropriate social distancing can be maintained. Please continue to check
wichita.gov/coronavirus
for the latest updates and resources.
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Contact 211, United Way’s information and referral service. Dial 2-1-1 or text your ZIP code to 898-211. They can answer your questions about the coronavirus. We’ve partnered with local and state officials to have accurate, current information.
United Way 211 is conducting coronavirus screenings for Sedgwick County. The Sedgwick County Health Department asked us to screen patients who think they might need COVID-19 testing. If you think you might need testing, dial 2-1-1.
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If you believe there is a non-essential business operating or a non-essential activity occurring, you can report it on our Stay At Home Reporting form on
www.sedgwickcounty.org
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All reports will be reviewed by Sedgwick County and any businesses or individuals violating the Stay at Home order will be contacted as appropriate. DO NOT REPORT VIOLATIONS TO 911.
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Kansas WIC Program Now Available Without Physical Presenc
e
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kansas WIC program will continue to operate. WIC is the nutrition program for low-income pregnant women, infants, and children from birth to age five, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
All current Kansas WIC participants will continue to receive benefits, and new applicants will be assessed, certified and issued benefits. Using telephone, computer and other technology, local clinic staff will be able to assess and certify applicants for eligibility and issue food benefits remotely to those determined eligible.
Clinic operating hours and staff availability will be subject to local and state orders related to the pandemic. Applicants and current participants should contact their local WIC clinic to find out what options are available. Clinic locations are available online at:
www.kansaswic.org/families/WIC_county_map.html
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As the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) situation continues to evolve, it’s difficult for us to understand all of it and it’s particularly difficult for children to grasp. Children may respond more strongly to the stress and anxiety caused by COVID-19 and become frightened that they or their loved ones will get sick.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has created
guidance
to help adults have conversations with children about COVID-19 and ways they can avoid getting and spreading the disease. Here are some tips on talking to your children:
- Remain calm and reassuring.
- Make yourself available to listen and to talk.
- Pay attention to what children see or hear on television, radio or online. Consider reducing the amount of screen time focused on COVID-19 for both you and your kids. Too much information on one topic can lead to anxiety. Be creative and think of fun activities that will occupy your child’s time. Keep a schedule, set appropriate limits and maintain usual rules of behavior.
- Provide information that is honest and accurate.
- Keep it simple.
What is COVID-19? COVID-19 is the short name for “Coronavirus disease 2019.” It is a new virus. Doctors and scientists are still learning about it. Recently, this virus has made a lot of people sick. Doctors think that most people will be okay, especially kids, but some people might get pretty sick. They are working hard to help people stay healthy.
What can I do so that I don’t get COVID-19? You can practice healthy habits to help stay healthy. Cough or sneeze into a tissue or your elbow. If you sneeze or cough into a tissue, throw it in the trash right away. Keep your hands out of your mouth, nose and eyes. This will help keep germs out of your body. Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Follow these five steps—wet, lather (make bubbles), scrub (rub together), rinse and dry. You can sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice. If you don’t have soap and water, have an adult help you use a special hand cleaner.
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Grocery Help
Grocery Getters Wichita: free service launched that gathers grocery and helps with store errands for those in need. Call (316) 210-9220, (316) 680-3332 or
grocerygetterswichita@gmail.com
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Serves Wichita, Hutchinson, Newton, El Dorado, Wellington, Cheney and everywhere in between.
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We’ve been hearing amazing stories of people going out of their way to help other people in need. Will you help us recognize them? The next time you spot someone doing a good deed, grab your phone and take a quick picture. Post it to Facebook and Twitter with #ICTresponse. We’ll be giving them a shout out on social media and on the City7, the City’s cable channel.
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Kansans care about health, education, safety and the state’s voice in Topeka and Washington D.C. Let’s make certain Kansas Counts. Take a few minutes today to complete your census questionnaire online if you haven’t already. Your feedback will help Kansas thrive over the next 10 years.Visit Census.gov now to take the 2020 Census. #KansasCounts #2020Census
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Your copy should address 3 key questions: Who am I writing for? (Audience) Why should they care? (Benefit) What do I want them to do here? (Call-to-Action)
Create a great offer by adding words like "free" "personalized" "complimentary" or "customized." A sense of urgency often helps readers take an action, so think about inserting phrases like "for a limited time only" or "only 7 remaining!"
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Closed from March 27- April 22
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The following services/programs at the Evergreen Neighborhood Resource Center have been impacted:
DCF Services:
Until further notice, the Evergreen DCF worker will not be available. You can call DCF at (316) 337-7000, drop off forms at the DCF main office at 2601 S. Oliver, or visit the DCF website at
dcf.ks.gov
to apply for programs.
Hot Spots:
Hot spot devices are expected to be returned on their original due date. Staff will be on site to accept devices during our regular business hours. Service will be suspended on all late devices. Hot spot rentals will resume when Evergreen re-opens.
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Questions? Staff will be available during regular business hours to take calls and assist people over the phone and via email. Contact us at (316) 303-8042 or email
alopez@wichita.gov.
Need assistance? We know this is a difficult time. Our community is rallying together to respond to those impacted by coronavirus. United Way of the Plains is stepping up to be the “one stop shop” for services. If you need services, resources, or assistance dial
2-1-1 for help.
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In response to Sedgwick County's stay-at-home order, all Wichita Public Library locations will be closed through April 24. We plan to reopen on Saturday, April 25. Staff is available to answer your questions between 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday by calling 261-8500. You can access our virtual branch featuring our digital collection of e-books, e-audiobooks, databases and collections of online resources at
wichitalibrary.org
. For updated information regarding the Library's response to the pandemic, visit wichitalibrary.org/covid-19.
If you don't have a library card and want to access the Wichita Public Library's digital collection, call 261-8500 between 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and staff will register you over the phone. You can also register for a Kansas Library E-Card through the State Library of Kansas, which will give you access to the State Library's digital resources.
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Listen up. E-audiobooks are now available on
Wichita Public Library
Wichita
E-Reads. E-audiobooks work just like e-books. Questions? Give them a call or stop by and ask a staff member. If you'd like to book a one-on-one "Book-A-Librarian" session, call 261-8500.
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Wichita Police Department
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WPD still here to protect you as we continue facing this pandemic. If you have a non-emergency situation or question, call any police station. Staff is available to answer your question 24/7!
#stopthespread
#inittogether
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Patrol North Police Station
(316) 350-3400, 3015 E. 21st;
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Patrol South Police Station
(316) 350-3440, 211 E. Pawnee;
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Patrol West Police Station
(316) 350-3460, 661 N. Elder; and
• Patrol East Police Station
(316) 350-3420, 350 S. Edgemoor.
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TEST SMOKE ALARMS AND PRACTICE YOUR TWO-MINUTE DRILL
Working smoke alarms can cut the risk of dying in a home fire by half and having a home fire escape plan further increases the odds of survival. In fact, fire experts say that you have as little as two minutes to escape a burning home before it’s too late.
- Install smoke alarms on every level of your home and test them monthly. Place them inside and outside bedrooms and sleeping areas
- Create and practice your home fire escape plan until everyone in your household can get out in two minutes or less. Include at least two ways to escape every room. Select a meeting spot at a safe distance away from your home, such as your neighbor’s home or landmark like a specific tree in your front yard, where everyone knows to meet.
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As the Stay-At-Home order continues, Wichita Police Department is reminding citizens if you see behavior, you believe is a public health concern regarding the stay at home order, you can report it by calling 316-660-9000. The number is staffed Monday - Friday from 8am - 5pm, or email
stayathomefaq@sedgwick.gov
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With the closure of MacDonald Golf Course, we understand the temptation to go on to the course but please be aware of how these actions have consequences. By adults, children and pets playing on the greens, tees and in the bunkers, along with golf carts being driven without regard to follow golf etiquette, unnecessary damage will happen to the golf course. With damage comes repair, which could delay the golf course opening as soon as possible. Wichita Police Department has been asked to increase patrol in these areas and will remove anyone for trespassing. Please be considerate and respectful during these times and avoid temptation.
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In response to Covid19, Public Works & Utilities has suspended water shut-offs due to non-payment through April 15. Customers are encouraged to pay online at
https://link.wichita.gov/
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April Burn Ban
City of Wichita officials reminded residents this week that open burning in certain areas of the state, including Wichita, is restricted during the month of April.
The April Burn Ban is imposed in 16 counties by the State of Kansas through the entire month of April, as part of the Flint Hills Smoke Management Plan. The state regulations were employed in response to the Kansas Flint Hills Smoke Management Plan which was implemented to address concerns that smoke from Flint Hills agricultural burning during April impacts urban areas by significantly increasing ozone levels, specifically in the Wichita and Kansas City areas.
Restricted activities include burning trees and brush from land clearing, crop residues, construction debris, yard waste, and the use of backyard chimineas and fire pits. To comply with the regulations, the Wichita Fire Department (WFD) will enforce an open burning ban during April. Effective April 1, no new burn permits will be issued and all previously issued burn permits will be suspended until at least May 1, 2020. Live fire training will also be suspended during this time. This ban does not include outdoor cooking apparatuses, ceremonial fires, or open burning for the purpose of crop, range, pasture, and wildlife or watershed management in accordance with K.A.R. 28-19-648.
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District VI & City Road Construction Update
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Check out these resources for road construction updates in District VI and around the city:
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Street Projects with Major Traffic Impacts:
W
aco, Douglas to Central:
This project will convert Waco from a four-lane roadway to three-lane with on-street bike lanes. Pedestrian safety improvements will be made at each intersection. Waterline improvements will also be made along Waco.
Traffic Impact:
Waco is one lane northbound only. Southbound traffic is detoured to Main Street at
Central.
Estimated completion:
Summer 2020
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17
th
Street N, from Broadway to
I-135:
This
project will reconstruct 17
th
Street to a three-lane roadway with one through lane in each direction and a center two-way left turn lane. The intersections at Broadway and Mosley will be reconstructed to include left turn lanes in all directions, new traffic signals, and pedestrian enhancements. The project will construct sidewalk on both sides of the street and provide a bike route. The project also includes drainage improvements and water main replacement
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Traffic Impact:
17
th
Street is CLOSED in three block segments at I-135 and will move west towards Broadway. Traffic is detoured to 13
th
Street at Mosley and Hydraulic.
Estimated Completion: Summer 2021
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Your City. Your Career. Make an Impact.
Available Job Openings
Welcome to the City of Wichita employment opportunities. We encourage you to visit our site regularly
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District 6
Neighborhood Associations
Benjamin Hills | Delano |
El Pueblo | Historic Midtown Citizens Association | Indian Hills | Indian Hills Riverbend | La Placita Park | North Riverside | Northwest Big River | Old Town Association | Orchard Breeze | Orchard Park |
Riverside Citizens Association | Riverview | Sherwood Glen | Sunflower
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Please check with your Neighborhood Association for monthly meeting and event cancellations.
Neighborhood Associations are a great way to get involved in the community! NA's organize annual neighborhood cleanups, host community events, address "problem properties," advocate for neighborhood improvements, and keep close relationships with local businesses, organizations, City staff, and elected officials
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ACCESS.WICHITA.GOV
is an easy and quick way to report a neighborhood nuisance, obtain a report number, and check the status of your report
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Th
e booklet is designed to provide you with important tips and information on a variety of community issues. By working together, we can help prevent and solve crimes, improve and make neighborhoods safer, resolve conflicts and enhance our quality of life.
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We are always looking for ways to improve the newsletter. Let us know what you like and what you don't like. What would you like to see included the District 6 Newsletter? Does your neighborhood association or organization have something you'd like to share?
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Stay up to date on City events, announcements, and headlines with our daily releases!
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GIS is the primary all-inclusive map view that gives residents the ability to view our city with different data layers.
Data layers include zoning, neighborhoods, council districts, school districts, parcel information, and much more.
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Office of Community Services
(316) 303-8042
2700 N. Woodland, Wichita, KS 67204
Have questions or concerns?
Email
Council Member Cindy Claycomb or call
(316) 268-4331
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