Cowley County Emergency Management

No Outdoor Sirens in Cowley County Today

The Statewide Tornado drill will be held at 1:30pm today. However; Cowley County will NOT be activating the outdoor warning sirens due to overcast weather conditions expected today.

EAS and NOAA weather radios will still be activated at that time as scheduled. Please take this time to practice your severe weather procedures today.

Cowley County will begin regular weekly testing on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at noon, weather permitting.

Severe Weather Awareness Week

March 8 - 12 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Kansas. Download the information packet.

Kansas Climate Summary/Drought Report for 2010

The Kansas Water Offices Climate Summary and Drought Report for 2010 was issued in January. Download it here.

Haiti Earthquake Relief Information

Haitian Disaster Relief and ResponseEmergency Management has set up a page detailing Hatian Earthquake Disaster Relief and Response.

Emergency Management Listed as one of the 50 Best Careers

U.S. News and World ReportU.S. News & World Report has listed Emergency Management as one of the 50 best careers of 2010. Learn more about the projected growth of this career over the next decade.

2009 Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan and Hazard Analysis Plan

The Cowley County Emergency Management Agency has completed an extensive update of the 2005 Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Cowley County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee has analyzed the overall risk and impact from past hazards on area residents, property, and critical infrastructure. That information was considered in evaluating and updating past mitigation policies and initiatives to prevent future disaster losses, in particular for natural hazards.

Cowley County Emergency Operations Plan

The Cowley County "EOP" is available on our About EM page. Click here to view the Emergency Operations Plan.

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