Emergency Management
National Emergency Management Awareness Month
Come join us for Emergency Management Awareness Month at the Sedgwick County Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
The EOC is a central hub where different agencies and officials work together to plan, coordinate, and manage a community's response to an emergency or disaster.
You can think of it like a command room for a big safety operation - not the place where firefighters or police go to fight the fire or handle the crisis directly, but the place where leaders decide what to do, where to send help, and how to keep the community safe and informed.
Emergency management is the profession that:
- Helps communities and organizations prepare, respond, recover and adapt
- Brings partners together to solve complex problems, reduce harm, and restore stability during emergencies.
Emergency management isn’t just about reacting; it’s also about planning in advance, coordinating under pressure, and developing lasting resilience.
Most people don't see emergency managers at work. We're the ones:
- Coordinating evacuations and emergency alerts
- Anticipating hazards and mapping community vulnerabilities
- Securing resources and partnerships before disaster strikes
- Managing Emergency Operations Centers and response coordination
- Supporting recovery long after the headlines fade
Emergency managers turn strategy into action when it matters most.
Be Civic Ready
Subscribers can register and opt-in to receive emergency public safety alerts, public health alerts, or community bulletins via automated voice calls, text messages and/or email. Non-emergency messages will be sent by email only.
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What's Happening Now?
Read the Emergency Log for updates regarding emergencies in Sedgwick County.