Butler County, Kansas' largest county was founded in 1855. Butler County is named for Senator Andrew Pickens Butler of South Carolina.
El Dorado, KS
Joined December 2011
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Butler_County_Kansas retweeted
Nearly 1 in 3 nighttime fatalities involve speeding.
When you can't see as far ahead, traveling at high speeds means you're driving blind to what’s around the next bend — whether it’s a curve, an animal, or a pedestrian.
Slow down and give yourself time to stop. 🫸
Butler_County_Kansas retweeted
Be kind to yourself, find the support you need.
Find resources to help you overcome substance use disorder: dea.gov/recovery-resources
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Butler_County_Kansas retweeted
It's Halloween week! 🎃
Parents, remind yourselves that some costumes — similar to puffy coats — have excess material and can prevent a car seat from keeping your child SAFE in a crash.
Don't risk it — change them into their costumes at your destination. 🦄✔️
Butler_County_Kansas retweeted
Fraud Friday: Changing Medicare Plans - Phone
With Medicare Open Enrollment underway, you may receive more phone calls. Be aware that there are things agents cannot do.
❌ For instance, agents cannot threaten to take away your benefits if you don't enroll in a plan.
❌ They also can't offer you any gift or incentive to sign up for their plan.
If the person on the phone offers you a gift for switching or starts threatening you, hang up and call #SeniorMedicarePatrol at 800.860.5260 to report it.
If you would like to speak with a free, unbiased Medicare counselor to review your Medicare plan coverage, contact your local SHICK at 800.860.5260 to speak with a counselor near you!
Butler_County_Kansas retweeted
Mother Nature hasn't been giving us much to talk about lately... and we're ok with that. Our benign and balmy temps and skies will continue at least through the wkd. Some moisture is rolling toward the state, but it may not make it into our neighborhood.
Butler_County_Kansas retweeted
Stopping for school buses is the law in all 50 states. Following it protects young lives. Always stop when the stop-arm is out.
Butler_County_Kansas retweeted
Need a Kansas certificate of birth, death, marriage, or divorce? The Vital Statistics Office in Topeka is open to walk-ins. Outside of the Topeka area?
Learn how to order by phone, mobile app, or online at kdhe.ks.gov/1165/Office-of-V…
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Butler_County_Kansas retweeted
Get ready for the first genuinely chilly weather of the season... a Sparkly-Surfaces Advisory is in effect for tomorrow morning as temps dip down to the lower 30s. Highs in the 50s... but they won't last. Mother Nature has 70s and 80s planned for later next week (seriously??).
Butler_County_Kansas retweeted
Protect your hearing 👂
Noise induced hearing loss is permanent, but it's also 100% preventable. Protect your hearing by lowering the volume, taking listening breaks and wearing ear protection when needed.
More about noise induced hearing loss: nidcd.nih.gov/health/noise-i…
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Butler_County_Kansas retweeted
Happy handwashing!
Handwashing: cdc.gov/clean-hands/about/in…
Special thank you to Diane from the Healthcare-Associated Infections & Antimicrobial Resistance (HAI/AR) team. Our HAI/AR team are infection prevention and control specialists, including hand hygiene.
#HandwashingDay
Butler_County_Kansas retweeted
Sharps is a medical term for devices with sharp points or edges that can puncture or cut skin. Used sharps are dangerous if not disposed of safely because they can injure and spread infections that cause serious health conditions.
Proper sharps disposal: kdhe.ks.gov/724/Safe-Disposa…
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Butler_County_Kansas retweeted
Mammograms are key to the early detection of breast cancer. Prioritize your health through annual mammograms and health screenings. Then encourage the other women in your life to schedule theirs as well.
Risk factors: cdc.gov/breast-cancer/risk-f…
Screening: cdc.gov/breast-cancer/screen…
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Butler_County_Kansas retweeted
As temperatures start to change, don't forget to schedule a furnace inspection or have your indoor fireplace maintained to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning this winter.
Carbon monoxide poisoning: cdc.gov/carbon-monoxide/abou…
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Butler_County_Kansas retweeted
This Pedestrian Safety Month, remind yourself that shorter days and evening commutes require extra caution. ⚠️
🚗 Drivers: Slow down, especially at crosswalks and in hard-to-see conditions.
🚶 Pedestrians: Follow the rules of the road and use crosswalks when available.
ALT Infographic showing data on pedestrian fatalities in 2024. Top section: calendar icons for September and November, with text stating most fatalities occurred in fall. Middle section: clock showing 6-9 p.m. with "24%" inside, indicating the time most fatalities happened. Bottom section: figure walking on a crosswalk with "59%" in a red circle, noting most fatalities happened on weekdays.
Butler_County_Kansas retweeted
Mother Nature is about to break our extended spell of sunny-and-warm conditions. Severe storms could erupt Tuesday evening, bringing gusty winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall. Scattered storms may continue on Weds and Thurs before a BIG (Canadian air) cool-down...
Butler_County_Kansas retweeted
Depression has severe symptoms that affect how people feel, think and act. Learn the signs and symptoms of depression, how it is diagnosed, treatments and ways to get help.
Depression information: nimh.nih.gov/health/publicat…
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Butler_County_Kansas retweeted
Sadly, a pedestrian is killed every 74 minutes in traffic crashes.
Remember, at some point in the day EVERYONE is a pedestrian:
🚶➡️ Follow the rules of the road
🚶➡️ Use crosswalks when available
🚶➡️ Walk on sidewalks when available
🚘 Look out for pedestrians and minimize blind spots
🚘 Be careful in hard-to-see conditions
🚘 Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks
Butler_County_Kansas retweeted
What could you do today that 80 year old you would be thankful for?
Healthy aging: cdc.gov/healthy-aging/about/…
ALT An apple, a pair of tennis shoes and a water bottle on the ground.