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Department Staff

You can reach the Emergency Management Office at 785.233.8200×4150 (voice) or 785.291.4904 (fax).

Emergency Management Staff

Director

Dave Sterbenz • 785.233.8200×4151

Homeland Security Program Coordinator

Kathryn Allen • 785.233.8200×4153

Office Assistant

Scott Garcia • 785.233.8200×4274

Additional Contact Information

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Chair

Karl McNorton • 785.296.4290 (W) • 785.207.2205 (M)

Mission

To provide a 24-hour operation to reduce the loss of life and property and to protect the environment. The highest priority is to protect Shawnee County residents from all hazards by providing and coordinating resources, expertise, leadership and advocacy through a comprehensive, risk-based emergency preparedness program of mitigation, management, response and recovery.