Emergency Management is a system that helps protect life and property from the effects of disasters. It includes programs and capabilities to mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from the effects of all hazards. In Olathe, the fire chief is the emergency management director.
Some emergency management activities include:
Emergency Management completes extensive planning and public education when it comes to severe weather. Because of these efforts, Olathe has been designated as a StormReady® Community by the National Weather Service.
Please call (913) 971-7943 with emergency management questions.