City of Butler at Level 2 Emergency status

Butler Mayor Don Malan has moved the City of Butler to Level 2 Emergency status, meaning that the Emergency Operation Center has been activated and several city departments are in the process of clearing streets and side roads.

Nearly a foot of snow
in Adrian

Likewise, Bates County Sheriff Chad Anderson is reminding everyone that many rural highways and county roads are impassible and urges everyone to stay at home. Please note that even though local emergency services including Butler and Adrian fire departments have staffed their stations with personnel, response time to an emergency will be delayed. Although the sheriff's department has also upped the number of units on patrol, response time is likely to be slow.

It is highly advisable to have working flashlights, water, snacks/food available for the next 72 hours. Remember, do not run any type of gasoline powered generator in a confined place. Move the generator outside and run cords in as needed. Also do not use space heaters without proper ventilation.

In the event of a significant power outage, we will post shelter information as it becomes available. 

Again, everyone is urged to stay at home until the storm passes.