Emergency Closure of KY 676 at Sower due to FPB Line Repair

***No traffic on 676 east of the Sower intersection.  There will be a 4 foot deep cut with repair across the entire roadway beginning at 630pm***

Traffic Alert! 4/12/2023 
Update! 5:15pm
Water has been turned off to Sower Complex.
At 6:30pm there will be a full closure of KY 676, just east of Sower Blvd.  FPB will replace the entire water line. 
Detours will be set at Galbraith Road westbound, and at Martin Luther King (KY 1659) on westbound side.  
Any traffic that must access Sower Complex will need to approach from MLK (KY 1659)

Use caution in the area.
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Boil Water Advisory Date: 4/12/2023

The Water Department of the Frankfort Plant Board advises to boil the water before drinking or using it for cooking. The advisory is in effect for the following area:

· 100 To 300 Sower Blvd.

· Flynn Ave.

· Burch Ct.

A vigorous boil for at least three minutes is recommended. This Boil Water Advisory is a precautionary measure due to a loss of pressure in the water main caused by Plant Board crews repairing a water main break.

This Advisory will remain in effect until lab analysis of water samples taken confirms that the potable water supply in the affected area is safe to drink. You will receive a notice when the advisory is lifted.

If you have any questions concerning the Boil Water Advisory, please call 352-4372.

Frankfort Plant Board
Water Dept

Water main leak at intersection of East-West Connector and Sower Blvd.

The FPB Water Department is working to repair a water main leak at the intersection of the East-West Connector (U.S. 676) and Sower Blvd. Water service to businesses south of the East-West Connector on Sower Blvd. and Flynn Ave. may be affected during the repair.

Boil Water Advisory Date: 4/12/2023

The Water Department of the Frankfort Plant Board advises to boil the water before drinking or using it for cooking. The advisory is in effect for the following area:

· 100 To 300 Sower Blvd.

· Flynn Ave.

· Burch Ct.

A vigorous boil for at least three minutes is recommended. This Boil Water Advisory is a precautionary measure due to a loss of pressure in the water main caused by Plant Board crews repairing a water main break.

This Advisory will remain in effect until lab analysis of water samples taken confirms that the potable water supply in the affected area is safe to drink. You will receive a notice when the advisory is lifted.

If you have any questions concerning the Boil Water Advisory, please call 352-4372.

Frankfort Plant Board
Water Dept

The Frankfort Plant Board will begin its annual hydrant flushing on Monday April 10, 2023

The Frankfort Plant Board will begin its annual hydrant flushing on Monday April 10, 2023. Flushing is necessary to maintain the integrity and quality of the distribution system and to insure hydrants are functioning properly. This will also allow FPB to obtain firefighting flow information, which is shared with city and county fire departments.

We ask that motorist please use caution in the flushing area due to possible water in the roadway. Some discoloration may occur in your tap water; this is normal. If discoloration persists after running your faucet for a short time please call 352-4372.

We anticipate flushing to last 2-3 months. For daily updates please tune to 103.7 FM, 104.9 FM, 1490 AM, FPB Cable 10, our website www.fpb.cc, Facebook or twitter.

FPB crews working continuously to restore power after severe weather

FPB crews are continuously working to restore power to all of our service areas. With this size event, restoration could take longer than expected. Multiple poles are down in our service area and crews are working as hard as they can to address the damage. It may be necessary to seek temporary shelter if you are without power for a length of time and rely on medical devices. A reminder that our priority is restoration of power first, then other nonessential services will follow. We appreciate your patience as we continue to work through the damage and restore power.

Damaging winds are often called “straight-line” winds to differentiate the damage they cause from tornado damage. Strong thunderstorm winds can come from a number of different processes. Damaging winds are classified as those exceeding 50-60 mph.

A few things to remember after a high wind event:

• Avoid downed trees and do NOT go near downed power lines. Please report any down lines to FPB at 352-4372. Call times may be longer than normal.

• Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.

• If you need to use a portable generator, do not use it indoors even if the windows are open. Generators should be outside more than 20 feet away from your house as they produce carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide cannot be seen, heard, or smelled. Click here for more generator safety tips.

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