KANSAS EMERGENCY INFORMATION

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Gov. Kathleen Sebelius

Current Disaster Information

State Preparedness Day

Kansas Disaster Response

Maj. Gen. Tod Bunting, the adjutant general

Kathleen Sebelius
Governor

When an emergency strikes our state, you need the latest information. Here you will find regular updates regarding Kansas disasters and response, as well as links to agencies that will be providing assistance.

Kansas National Guard deploys to Gulf States
SFC George McMahon, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 35th Infantry Division, gives MG Tod Bunting, the adjutant general, an overview of hurricane relief efforts in Louisiana. (Photo by MAJ Angela Halvorson)
SFC George McMahon, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 35th Infantry Division, gives MG Tod Bunting, the adjutant general, an overview of hurricane relief efforts in Louisiana. (Photo by MAJ Angela Halvorson)
The Kansas National Guard Incident Response Vehicle deployed to Louisiana to facilitate communication between disaster response organizations. (Photo by MAJ Angela Halvorson)
The Kansas National Guard Incident Response Vehicle deployed to Louisiana to facilitate communication between disaster response organizations. (Photo by MAJ Angela Halvorson)
 
Kansas Preparedness Day at the State Fair
Backed by representatives of local, state and federal agencies, as well as private organizations, MG Tod Bunting, the adjutant general, reminds fairgoers of the importance of emergency preparedness. (Photo by Jane Welch)
Backed by representatives of local, state and federal agencies, as well as private organizations, MG Tod Bunting, the adjutant general, reminds fairgoers of the importance of emergency preparedness. (Photo by Jane Welch)
A Hutchinson firefighter gets up close and personal with some young fairgoers. (Photo by Steve Larson)
A Hutchinson firefighter gets up close and personal with some young fairgoers. (Photo by Steve Larson)

 

Maj. Gen. Tod Bunting
Adjutant General

As adjutant general, it's my responsibility, given to me by the governor, to direct our state's response to any disaster or emergency. When a disaster hits our state, we will do our best to make sure assistance is provided as soon as possible.

State Agencies

Kansas Adjutant General's Department
Kansas Department on Aging
Kansas Department of Agriculture
Kansas Animal Health Department
Kansas Attorney General
Kansas Department of Commerce
Kansas Department of Corrections
Kansas Division of Emergency Management
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Kansas Highway Patrol
Kansas Insurance Department
Kansas Secretary of State
Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation
Kansas Department of Transportation
Kansas State Treasurer
Kansas Civil Air Patrol
 
Partner Agencies

American Red Cross
Salvation Army
 
Hot Topics

Community Emergency Response Teams
Preparing for Disasters (ksready.gov)