Business Description
*This site should NOT BE USED AS WARNING SYSTEM. We will pass on warnings here as time allows. This site is primarily used to connect with storm witnesses, victims and to assist in damage assessment, to educate and in general help the citizens of Shawnee County. The site is run by members of the Shawnee County Department of Emergency Management and we will not take part in any games with this site. We hope this connection with our customers is a positive one as we continue to serve to the best of our abilities.
Emergency Management Staff
Director
Dave Sterbenz (dave.sterbenz@snco.us) 785.233.8200x4151
Homeland Security Programs Manager / Citizens Corps Coordinator
Dusty Nichols (dustin.nichols@snco.us) 785.233.8200x4152
Hazmat Planner
Kevin Flory (kevin.flory@snco.us) 785.233.8200x4560
Communications and Resources
Nelson Casteel (nelson.casteel@snco.us) 785.233.8200x4558
Operations Assistant
Scott Garcia (scott.garcia@snco.us) 785.233.8200×4274
Public Relations
Liz Dodds (elizabeth.dodds@snco.us) 785.233.8200x4151
Address & Contact
- Street:
- 200 SE 7TH St., SB-10
- Postcode:
- 66603
- City:
- Topeka
- State:
- Kansas
- Zip:
- 66603
- Phone:
- 785-233-8200 ext 4150
- Website:
- www.snco.us/em
- Category:
- Local Business
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