200 SE 7th Street, SB-10
Topeka, KS 66603-3901 (m)
Phone: (785) 233-8200 ext 4150
Fax: (785) 291-4904
Emergency number: 911
Dave Sterbenz, Director
Mission Statement: To minimize or prevent the loss of lives and property in emergencies/disasters. This is accomplished, in part, by the coordination of local, state, federal, private, and volunteer organizations. The coordination is in the following four phases: mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.
Services:
- Courses available to the public: Hazardous Materials Safety, Tornado/Severe Weather Safety and Personal, Family and Community Survival
- Courses for specialized professions (call for information and availability)
- Provide outdoor warning system
- Register and train volunteers to support Emergency Operations Center staff
- Develop and maintain Community’s Emergency Operations Plan
- Information on Homeland Security
- Coordinate the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Eligibility: No requirements
How to Apply: Call (785) 233-8200, ext 4150 for information
Fees: None
Funding: Shawnee County and the Federal Emergency Management Agency