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.

RFP Proposals Made Public

March 30, 2016

Department Staff

You can reach the Emergency Management Office at 785.251.4150.

Emergency Management Staff

Director

Dusty Nichols
Office:785.251.4152
Mobile: 785.640.4672

Deputy Director

Scott Garcia
Office:785.251.4153
Mobile:785.224.8259

Operations Section Chief, LEPC Coordinator, and Ambulance Compliance Officer

Nelson Casteel
Office:785.251.4558
Mobile:785.640.4669

Logistics Section Chief and Accountability (badges)

James Scott Steele
Office:785.251.4274
Mobile:785.438.0218