WHAT JOCO HAS DONE

Many Johnson County departments and agencies have an active role in emergency preparedness efforts.  Please review some of the following programs to learn more!

JOHNSON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT

Household Hazardous Materials Collection Program -- This program provides an opportunity for Johnson County residents to bring their unwanted hazardous materials for safe disposal, recycling, or reuse of those items.  This program has been serving residents since 1993 and is open year round by appointment only.  There is no charge for dropoff of these materials.  The Collection facility is located in Northeast Johnson County.  This program is important to emergency preparedness in Johnson County because it helps remove chemical hazards from local homes.

JOHNSON COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES AND AGING

Senior Quest -- This program is Johnson County's biggest, most comprehensive annual information fair for older adults and features informational exhibits, free health screenings, free one-on-one advice from local attorneys, entertainment, and food for sale.  In 2007, more than 2,500 older adults attended the 23rd annual events which was further supported by 22 Johnson County agencies and 135 exhibitors.  The 2008 Senior Quest will happen October 14th from 9:00 to 3:00 at the Overland Park Convention Center.

JOHNSON COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Stormwater Management Program -- This program oversees the  which is designed to provide financial, technical, and other stormwater assistance services to encourage regional solutions for protecting human lives and property, conserving natural resources, and promoting appropriate public use of Johnson County stream corridors.  This type of hazard mitigation is absolutely critical in reducing the impact of flooding in Johnson County.

RESPONSE AND SUPPORT TO GREENSBURG TORNADO

Johnson County deployed more than 300 public employee volunteers to assist in the recovery and rebuilding efforts at Greensburg.  This response surpassed the county's response to requests for assistance to the Gulf Coast Region following Hurricane Katrina.  Specifically, the Johnson County Sheriff's Department provided 32 deputies as part of the law enforcement resources being requested.  Likewise the Johnson County Department of Public Works & Infrastructure deployed two teams of five employees each  along with dump trucks and other county equipment to assist in removal of tornado debris.  Other departments represented included Med-Act, Information Technology Services, Mental Health, Emergency Management, Planning and Development, County Manager's Office, and the Park and Recreation District.