Kansas Emergency Preparedness
Based on 70 FEMA disaster declarations, here is everything you need to know about preparing for emergencies in Kansas.
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Risk Score
High
Top Threats in Kansas
Tornado (6 declarations)
Low Severe Storm (45 declarations)
Very High Flood (12 declarations)
Low Winter Storm (1 declarations)
Low FEMA Disaster History
Kansas has had 70 federal disaster declarations since tracking began.
Declarations by Type
Severe Storm 45
Flood 12
Tornado 6
Snowstorm 3
Severe Ice Storm 2
Winter Storm 1
Biological 1
Recent Declarations
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding 2025-12-19
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding 2025-09-11
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding 2025-07-22
Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Wildfires 2025-05-21
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding 2024-09-24
Preparedness Tips for Kansas
- ✓ Identify the safest room in your home (interior, ground floor, no windows)
- ✓ Keep a weather radio with fresh batteries at all times
- ✓ Practice tornado drills with your family at least twice a year
- ✓ Keep sturdy shoes near your bed in case a tornado strikes at night
Emergency Contacts
Recommended Gear
Emergency Radio
Tornado warnings require reliable, battery-powered alert systems
First Aid Kit
Debris injuries are common during and after tornadoes
Go Bag
You may need to evacuate quickly if your home is damaged