COWLEY COUNTY, Kan. (December 9, 2021) – Cowley County was awarded grant funds in the amount of $20,000.00 from Phillips 66 pipeline. The funds will be used specifically to upgrade communications capabilities of the EM staff and the Cowley County Emergency Auxiliary (CCEA) volunteers.

Phillips 66 is committed to supporting organizations that build strong and vibrant communities.  “As a member of the Cowley County LEPC, Phillips 66 pipeline is happy to provide this support to the Cowley County Emergency Management office to help upgrade their emergency communication equipment,” states Nolan Dealy, Pipeliner/Area Representative for Phillips 66 pipeline. 

Dealy, along with Winfield resident and Phillips 66 Pipeliner Braden Clark, presented the award to Emergency Management at the regular Cowley County Commission meeting on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. 

“We are pleased to receive this award from Phillips 66.  This shows the community commitment they have to enhancing safety for our citizens,” states Cowley County Emergency Management Director Brian Stone. 

The Cowley County Emergency Auxiliary is a group of trained, dependable volunteers who assist is protecting and preserving the life, limb and property of Cowley County citizens during times of natural and man-made disasters. More information about the CCEA can be found at: https://www.cowleycountyks.gov/em. 

L-R: John Stradal, Emergency Management; Braden Clark, Phillips 66; Brian Stone, Emergency Management; Nolan Dealy, Phillips 66; Wayne Wilt and Bob Voegele, County Commissioners.