• All addresses must be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road.
• Each address number shall not be less than 4” with a minimum stroke width of 1/2 “ for residential occupancies.
• Each address number shall not be less than 6” with a minimum stroke width of 1” for commercial occupancies.

Never throw away lithium-ion batteries or regular batteries in the trash. Drop them off at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility or another drop-off recycling location that accepts them.

• Cyclists must obey the same traffic regulations as motorists, including using signals before turning and yielding to pedestrians.
• Helmets should be snug, brightly colored, and approved by legally authorized organizations. Using lights at night is mandatory for visibility.
• Front reflectors should be white, and back reflectors should be red, both visible at night as per Olathe code.
• Never carry a baby under one year old. Ensure the child carrier has a high back, shoulder harness, and is securely fastened to the bicycle.
• Regularly check that the bicycle frame, wheels, brakes, and tires are properly secured and in good condition.
• Only purchase and use electric bike and scooter devices, batteries and charging equipment that are listed by a nationally recognized testing lab.
• Always follow the manufacturer instructions and use the recommended battery and charger for e-bikes and scooters.

• Set water heaters to 120° Fahrenheit to prevent scalding.
• Keep children and pets at least three feet away from heat sources, such as stoves or fireplaces.
• Place first and second degree burns under cool running water for 10-15 minutes. For third degree burns or burns on the face call 911 or seek medical attention immediately.

• Install carbon monoxide detectors on every level of your home to ensure early warning of any gas presence.
• Have gas-fired appliances, furnaces, water heaters, and chimney systems inspected annually by professionals.
• Never leave motor vehicles running inside garages to prevent carbon monoxide buildup.

• Ensure all walkways and hallways are free of clutter, loose rugs, and electrical cords that could pose tripping hazards.
• Install bright, non-glare lighting throughout the home, particularly in stairways, to enhance visibility.
• Use handrails on both sides of stairs and grab bars in bathrooms to provide additional support.
• Wear non-slip shoes both inside and outside the home to prevent slips and falls.

• Know two exit routes from each room in your home, especially sleeping areas. Assign responsibility for helping young children and older adults to exit.
• Designate a fixed meeting place outside your home, like a tree or mailbox, to safely gather during an emergency.
• Practice your family escape plan at least twice a year to ensure everyone knows what to do in case of a fire.

• Use fire extinguishers on small, manageable fires only.
• Be familiar with the types expected for home use:
  • A (ordinary combustibles like wood or paper)
  • B (flammable liquids),
  • C (electrical equipment)
• Install fire extinguishers in areas like kitchens and garages, ensuring they are easily accessible.
• Learn and follow the PASS technique—Pull the pin, Aim the nozzle, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep at the base of the fire.
• Check extinguishers regularly to ensure they are fully charged and functional; replace or service them as recommended by the manufacturer.

Know where to get timely weather information:

• NotifyJoCo
• Weather Apps
• TV
• Radio
• NOAA All Hazards Radio

A tornado WATCH means be ready. A tornado WARNING means take shelter! Know where to go in your home.

• Stay low
• Stay central
• Avoid glass/windows

Avoid water over the roadway—find an alternate route. Just one foot of moving water can sweep a vehicle away!

Stay out of flood water—never walk or swim it. Only six inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.

A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need following a disaster or large, damaging storm. A basic disaster supply kit might include these items:

• Water (one gallon per person per day for several days, for drinking and sanitation)
• Food (at least a several-day supply of non-perishable food)
• Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert
• Flashlight
• First aid kit
• Extra batteries
• Whistle (to signal for help)
• Dust mask (to help filter contaminated air)
• Plastic sheeting, scissors and duct tape (to shelter in place)
• Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties (for personal sanitation)
• Wrench or pliers (to turn off utilities)
• Manual can opener (for food)
• Local maps
• Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery

• Always grill outdoors on a flat, stable surface that won’t burn like concrete. Keep grills at least 3 feet away from homes and decks.
• Before using a propane grill, inspect for leaks in connections.
• Maintain a safety zone of at least three feet for children and pets around the grill and never leave a hot grill unattended.
• Dispose of fully cooled coals in a metal container, avoiding plastic, paper, or wooden containers.

• Use lights that have the mark of an independent testing lab.
• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations and never overload electrical outlets.
• Use only decorations that are non flammable or flame retardant.
• Keep decorations away from heat sources such as heating vents, candles, fireplaces, smoking materials, etc.

• Have home heating appliances, like furnaces and wood stoves, regularly inspected by a professional.
• Keep space heaters at least three feet away from anything that can burn; plug directly into outlets; and, unplug before sleeping or leaving the home.
• Install and maintain carbon monoxide alarms inside your home to provide early warning of carbon monoxide.