Prepare Metro KC

Be prepared for any type of emergency

It’s always important to know the risks of the potential disasters in our community. Here are the potential disasters that are of importance right now.

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This site is brought to you by the Greater Kansas City Region’s Metropolitan Emergency Managers Committee (MEMC).

MEMC represents a nine-county region, including Cass, Clay. Jackson, Platte and Ray counties in Missouri and Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami and Wyandotte counties in Kansas.

MEMC encourages everyone to take personal responsibility for emergency preparedness. PrepareMetroKC offers information about how to create an emergency supply kit, develop a family emergency plan and stay informed.

Explore our resources to learn how to prepare for and respond to a variety of disasters, from tornadoes to terrorism.

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Emergency Preparedness Guide

Disasters can happen anytime and anywhere. The time to prepare is now — before disaster strikes. Download the emergency preparedness pocket guide and personal preparedness inventory.

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