FIFA World Cup 2026™: Be Prepared and Stay Safe As Kansas City welcomes soccer fans from across the region, country and world, it’s important to be prepared so everyone can
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September is National Preparedness Month
FEMA observes National Preparedness Month each September to encourage Americans to be ready for emergencies, both big and small. Emergencies and disasters happen every day – but there are things
Read moreUnderstanding the Dangers of Carbon Monoxide and How to Stay Safe
Understanding the Dangers of Carbon Monoxide and How to Stay Safe Carbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible, odorless gas that can be deadly if inhaled in high concentrations. Often referred
Read morePlan, prepare and protect your pet before, during and after an emergency
Pets bring us so much love and happiness, whether making us laugh with their zoomies or cuddling up to us when we’re sad. In times of emergency, they are also
Read more4 Things You Can Do To Keep Yourself Cyber Safe
Cyber scams are nothing new. Every day, con artists are looking for the best “marks.” Think you’re not worth being the target of online predators? Think again! Hackers don’t need
Read moreWeekly Data Snapshot for the Week of Nov. 1-6
Download the current Weekly Data Snapshot for the latest information on COVID-19 in our region. Key data points: 633.9 new cases* 2,919.6 average tests/day* 21.7% positive tests* 1.1 new deaths* *Seven-day rolling
Read moreHelp slow the spread of COVID-19 and preserve hospital capacity
Help slow the spread of COVID-19 and preserve hospital capacity Public health departments have been working with our metro’s hospital systems in strong collaboration since COVID-19 entered our region. We
Read morePrevent the spread of COVID this holiday season
With the holidays just around the corner, it’s more important than ever not to let your guard down. As you plan holidayactivities with family and friends, practice these precautions to
Read moreLocal health officials stress that herd immunity is NOT the answer
Local health officials stress that herd immunity is NOT the answer Nine months into the pandemic, many people in the Kansas City region and across the country are suffering from
Read moreWeekly Data Snapshot for Oct. 20-26
Download the current Weekly Data Snapshot for the latest information on COVID-19 in our region. Key data points: 256.3 new cases* 1,776 average tests/day* 14.4% positive tests* 2.4 new deaths*
Read moreWeekly Data Snapshot for Oct. 13-19
Download the current Weekly Data Snapshot for the latest information on COVID-19 in our region. Key data points: 262.6 new cases* 2,024.3 average tests/day* 13% positive tests* 1.9 new deaths *Seven-day rolling
Read moreWeekly Data Snapshot for Oct. 5-11
Download the current Weekly Data Snapshot for the latest information on COVID-19 in our region. Key data points: 406.6 new cases* 1,854.9 average tests/day* 21.8% positive tests* 3.6 new deaths *Seven-day rolling
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