Some property insurance rates in Geary County could be going down in the near future. That’s due to the placement of Class “A” pumper trucks at four rural fire stations.

Garry Berges, Rural Fire Chief, said the insurance reduction could affect people who live within five miles of those stations. The private company, ISO, provides the insurance rating for an area, explained Berges. “The fire stations where this counts is the downtown station, 200 block of East 8th, the Pleasantview Fire Station which is out in Milford Township across from the State Park, our station out by the 4-H Center are the three current facilities.” Once a new Class “A” pumper truck is ready for use at the station on Barr Road just off I-70 exit 303 that will be the fourth location.

According to Berges if you live within five miles of those rural fire stations contact your insurance company and tell them you believe your rates will be decreasing on August 1 approximately 15 to 18 percent. If you have questions contact the Geary County Emergency Management Office at 238-1290.