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IRIS Alerts

If you would like to receive IRIS alerts, you can sign up at http://j.mp/sncoiris or call 800.716.6521 toll-free.

Department Staff

You can reach the Emergency Management Office at 785.233.8200x4150 (voice) or 785.291.4904 (fax).

Emergency Management Staff

Director
Dave Sterbenz · 785.233.8200x4151
Homeland Security Programs Manager/Exercise Coordinator
Dusty Nichols · 785.233.8200x4152
Hazmat Planner / LEPC
Kevin Flory · 785.233.8200x4560
Communications and Resources
Nelson Casteel · 785.233.8200x4558
Operations Assistant
Scott Garcia · 785.233.8200x4274
Public Relations
Liz Dodds · 785.233.8200x4152

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.