Kansas Division of Emergency Management, responsible for emergency management statewide & coordination of state & federal response to disasters & emergencies.
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Due to severe weather with the potential for flooding due to heavy rain @GovLauraKelly issued a verbal state of disaster emergency proclamation Wednesday afternoon. This declaration allows resources to be used to provide state assistance.
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KDEM hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Sept. 28, for the new addition to the State Emergency Operations Center. A groundbreaking ceremony was held in October 2024 for the $21 million project. @GovLauraKelly
Update on State Agency Support of Wildland Fires
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Wildfire danger threatens most of Kansas today with strong winds. It only takes a spark to start a fire that can quickly get out of control. Make sure you follow all precautions listed below!
@GovLauraKelly | @KSForestService | @ksfiremarshal
Fire weather watches and red flag warnings, along with high wind warnings, are in effect! There should be NO outdoor burning of any kind until this event is over, as the slightest ember could become tomorrow's inferno.
@GovLauraKelly | @ksfiremarshal | @KSForestService
KDEM retweeted
🔥Wildfire Update
The Ranger Road Fire, in Beaver County, Oklahoma, crossed into Kansas this afternoon. The Johnson County Task Force is engaged in Ashland, Kansas, and Assistant Fire Management Officer Dennis Carlson is engaged in Englewood, Kansas.
KDEM retweeted
🔥 Fire Weather Alert🔥
Weather conditions are deteriorating earlier than expected across western Kansas. Humidity levels are dropping, winds are increasing, and fire danger will escalate from Very High to Extreme as these conditions continue.
#kswildfire #FireSeason2026
Dangerous fire weather! One small decision can have a BIG impact!
When? Today - Thursday
Where? Across Kansas
Why? Strong 30–40 mph winds, humidity as low as 10%, rapidly drying grass, blowing dust, and shifting winds.
@GovLauraKelly | @KSForestService | @ksfiremarshal
KDEM retweeted
Wildfire Weather Update with Chip Redmond
Fuels in KS are drying quickly with warm temps and strong wind and vegetation will become more receptive to fire. We are transitioning into the typical spring fire season pattern — when fires can start easily and spread quickly.
Dangerous fire weather with Red Flag Warnings and Fire Watch is in effect for most of Kansas. Extreme fire danger means that fires can start and spread quickly and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious.
@GovLauraKelly | @KSForestService | @ksfiremarshal
There is high fire risk starting tomorrow through Thursday. If you spot a fire, report it immediately.
@GovLauraKelly | @KSForestService | @ksfiremarshal
If you need to travel #KnowBeforeYouGo and check kandrive.gov for road conditions, weather alerts and traffic updates.
#kswx | @GovLauraKelly | @KDOTHQ | @KansasTurnpike | @kshighwaypatrol | #winterwx
Be aware of hazardous travel conditions. Stay up to date on road conditions with KanDrive!
kandrive.gov | #kswx | @KDOTHQ | @GovLauraKelly | @kshighwaypatrol | #winterwx
Winter driving can be hazardous. One simple way to keep yourself and everyone on the road safe is to slow down. Remember, ice and snow, take it slow.
Learn about road conditions in your area at kandrive.gov
#kswx | @KDOTHQ | @GovLauraKelly | @kshighwaypatrol #winterwx
Kansans snowfall is expected to begin Friday afternoon and taper off early Sunday. Widespread 3-7 inches of accumulation south of I-70 is possible with 1-4 inches possible north of I-70.
#kswx | @GovLauraKelly | @KDOTHQ | #winterweather
Kansans we are currently in an elevated fire risk! Remember it only takes a spark!
@GovLauraKelly | @ksfiremarshal | @KSForestService
Extreme Fire Weather Risk 🔥 for much of Kansas this week with gusty winds over 50-60 mph, extreme fire load, little to no precipitation in the last 50 days and low relative humidity.
@GovLauraKelly | @ksfiremarshal | @KSForestService
