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Nov. 5, 2021

Kansas National Guardsmen to support Veterans Day events

Kansas National Guardsmen to support Veterans Day events

Jan. 16, 2021

21-001 Governor issues state of disaster emergency for wildland fires

At 11:05 a.m. today, Gov. Laura Kelly issued a State of Disaster Emergency due to a high risk of wildland fires in several Kansas counties. Northwest winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph may be expected with relative humidity as low as 18 pe...

Dec. 28, 2020

Winter Weather Advisory issued for the state

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for much of Kansas, beginning Monday in the northwestern portion of the state and moving eastward throughout the day. Snow should reach east central, north central and northeast Kansas...

Oct. 15, 2020

Strong partnerships help Kansas agencies respond to COVID-19

By Staff Sgt. Dakota HelvieKansas Army National Guard Public Affairs......

Aug. 31, 2020

Governor proclaims September as Kansas Preparedness Month

Championship basketball coach Bobby Knight once said ?I don?t believe in luck, I believe in preparation.?......

April 30, 2020

Atchison Hospital loans equipment for use in other medical facilities

The Kansas Division of Emergency Management has reached an agreement with Atchison Hospital and Clinics in Atchison, Kansas, for the temporary use of hospital equipment without cost that may be distributed to other medical facilities in need during t...

April 24, 2020

Kansas Division of Emergency Management / Kansas National Guard supporting COVID-19 response

When a disaster or emergency strikes, members of the Kansas National Guard stand ready to help when and where they?re needed. ......

March 31, 2020

20-014 Kansas Division of Emergency Management advises public to be prepared for tornado season

As we head into the spring months, the risk of severe thunderstorms increases across Kansas, including the risk for tornadoes. Unfortunately, with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, people who rely on public sheltering from tornadoes could be faced with ...

March 25, 2020

20-012 Kansas National Guard to assist Barber County firefighters

Governor Laura Kelly has issued a disaster declaration for wildland fires burning approximately 20-25 miles southwest of Medicine Lodge in Barber County. The declaration authorizes the use of state resources and personnel to assist with response and ...

March 18, 2020

20-019 Kansans reminded to be aware of fire risk

Even though the COVID-19 virus dominates the news, Kansans are reminded there are other dangers currently facing the state, particularly the risk of wildland fires.......