Fire chief and electric superintendent urge winter safety ahead of storms in Broken Bow

During the Nov. 28 meeting of the Broken Bow City Council, Fire Chief Dustin Watson and Electric Superintendent Blake Waldow addressed the mayor and council to urge residents to prepare for winter weather by following basic fire and electrical safety precautions.

Chief Watson emphasized safe use of space heaters and fireplaces, recommended that residents check smoke alarms and review household evacuation plans, and highlighted the importance of having working detectors in homes. Electric Superintendent Waldow focused on reducing electrical risks: removing or reporting tree limbs that rub against lines, having contingency plans for power outages, and reporting suspected hazards to the utility.

Mayor Rod Sonnichsen thanked local media for helping disseminate the safety reminders. The presentation was recorded under the meeting's communications section; no formal council action or funding request accompanied the remarks.

What’s next: The remarks serve as advisories to residents and do not carry immediate regulatory changes or council directives in the minutes.