The regular City of Fulton Commission Meeting is cancelled for December 26, 2016.
City Hall & Departmental Offices Closed for Holiday
The Fulton City Hall and Departmental Offices will be closed December 23 & 26 for Christmas Holidays. We will reopen on Tuesday December 27th. Of course our Police, Fire, EMS and Public Works all remain on call. Remember them on this Holiday as many of them miss spending time with their families in service to keep the community running and protected.
Corporal Mayo Receives Governor’s Award
Corporal Brandon Mayo of the Fulton Police Department was recently honored for his exemplary efforts in impaired-driving enforcement. The Honor along with other officers across the State of Kentucky were presented at the Governor’s Impaired Driving Enforcement Awards at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Lexington Kentucky. Impaired driving is one of the deadliest crimes in this nation and it impacts thousands of innocent lives every day. The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety’s release stated that last year, there were more than 5,900 crashes involving alcohol and /or drugs in Kentucky alone, which resulted in more than 3,100 injures and 162 fatalities. Additionally various agencies across the Commonwealth will be partnering with the Drive Sober or Get Pulled over Holiday enforcement campaign set for Dec 15 through Jan 1. The National Traffic Safety Administration funds the campaign, and stated that high-visibility of patrol reduces impaired driving fatalities by approximately 20 percent.
“I am very proud of Corporal Brandon Mayo for his exemplary duties in protecting and serving the City of Fulton as a safer place to live and drive”. Chief Terry Powell
Fulton County Transit New Years Transportation
Remember to be safe and party responsibly. Let FCTA be your designated driver this New Years Eve.
Saturday Transportation for your holiday shopping!
NOTICE! City Credit Card Payment Processor Change
Our credit card payment processor has changed. Any recurring payments have been terminated. If you would like to have recurring payments you need to set the information up with our new processor by clicking on the “Online Bill Pay” link on the home page and following the prompts.
“Cram the Cruiser” Food Drive
Fulton Police Department
“CRAM the CRUISER”
FOOD DRIVE
Drop off Nonperishable Food items at One of the following Locations:
Food Rite (December 10th & 11th)
Walmart (December 17th & 18th)
Fulton Police Department (December 10th thru 20th)
ALL DONATIONS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO
FAMILIES IN NEED BY THE KEN-TENN FOOD BANK
Burn Ban is now Lifted
Fulton County Judge Executive lifted the Burn Ban for Fulton County. The city will now resume issuing burn permits. You must call the station 270-472-1422 prior to burning and obtain a permit.
(A) Unlawful without permission. It shall be unlawful for any person to burn refuse, trash, lumber, leaves, grass, straw or any other combustible material in any street, alley, lot, yard or any other place within the city limits, without first securing permission as provided for in subsection (B) of this section.
(B) Persons authorized to grant permission. Only the Chief of the Fire Department or next in command is authorized to grant permission to persons to burn combustible material prohibited in subsection (A) of this section, as the Chief may determine. Permission shall be secured in writing and shall be valid only for the period of time designated.
(C) Instructions; regulations. It shall be the responsibility of the Fire Chief or his or her designee to visit the site of the proposed burning and to issue a set of instructions in writing, which shall serve to regulate the burning as it occurs. These regulations shall be issued for the purpose of safety and the protection of public and private property. The regulations shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(4) Prohibition of the use of flammable liquids to ignite fire;
(5) Requiring the presence of a ready to use garden hose at the site of the fire; and
(6) Not leaving the fire unattended unless it is completely extinguished before leaving.
(D) Violation; penalty. Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall be assessed a penalty of $10, payable to the city. If the penalty is not paid within 14 days a complaint shall be filed by the Fire Chief with the County District Court. The Court will then have full jurisdiction of the offense and shall prescribe penalties at the court’s discretion.
Update or Sign Up For Fulton County CODERED Alerts
Fulton County has a Countywide Notification System used to notify the public of an emergency or disaster. This system is also used to provide general information such as road closings, utility outages, water line breaks, boil water orders and other information to generally assist the public.
This is a very useful notification system, but it will only call numbers that are listed with the phone company. If you have an unlisted number or a cell phone, you must register these numbers in order to receive a call.
The link below will take you to a secure website where you can add your name, address and phone number to the Fulton County Notification System. Click the image below to add or update your name, address, and phone numbers to our Emergency Notification List.
Thanksgiving Fire Safety Tips!
Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Enjoy your food and fellowship but keep these things in mind.
Share these fire safety resources to help families enjoy a safe holiday.
As you plan your Thanksgiving menu don’t forget about fire safety.
Did you know Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires? The number of home fires double on Thanksgiving. So, let’s add a pinch of fire safety to the menu.
Keep these safety tips in mind as you prepare your meal.
Turkey:
If you are roasting your turkey, make sure you set a timer. This way, you won’t forget about the bird as you watch the parade or football.
If you are frying your turkey,
- Use a fryer with thermostat controls. This will ensure the oil does not become over heated.
- Thaw your turkey completely. Ice on the bird will cause the oil to splatter.
- Don’t overfill the pot with oil. If you do, the oil will overflow when you add the turkey causing a fire hazard.
- Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the fryer.
- Also, always use the fryer outdoors.
Stuffing and Potatoes:
Stand by your stove when you are boiling your potatoes or frying onions for stuffing. It is best to stay in the kitchen when you are frying, boiling or broiling. If you are in the kitchen, it is easier to catch spills or hazardous conditions before they become a fire.
Vegetables:
- Keep the area around the stove clear of packaging, paper towels, and dish cloths; anything that can burn.
- Be sure to clean up any spills as they happen.
- Be prepared. Keep a large pan lid or baking sheet handy in case you need to smother a pan fire.
- Turn pot handles towards the back of the stove so you don’t bump them.
By following these safety tips, you will have a delicious and fire safe Thanksgiving. Let the firefighters have dinner with their families, not yours.
