ASSP Heart of America Chapter: March Meeting

An Inside Look: Emergency Management & Severe Weather

Join the Johnson County Emergency Management Division for an exclusive presentation and a first-look tour of our brand-new, state-of-the-art Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Radio Room!

Part 1: What is Emergency Management?

Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes during a crisis? Learn how our team coordinates resources, manages large-scale disasters, and works 24/7 to keep Johnson County safe.

• Speaker: Dan Robeson | Deputy Director, Emergency Management

Part 2: Severe Weather Preparedness

With March kicking off Severe Weather Awareness Week, it’s time to get “Weather-Ready.” We’re covering everything you need to know before the clouds turn gray:

• Lightning & Flooding: Beyond the basics of “Turn Around, Don’t Drown.”
• Tornado Safety: Understanding warning systems and finding the right shelter.
• Emergency Planning: Building the ultimate preparedness kit and family planning.
• Multi-Hazard Strategy: Staying ahead of any threat.

Part 3: Partners in Preparedness

Learn how you can get involved! Elise will introduce our members to the Partners in Preparedness Program and explain how local organizations and residents can partner to build a more resilient community.

• Speaker: Elise Hayes, APIO | Assistant Director, Community Preparedness

Exclusive Facility Tour

Stick around after the presentation for a guided tour of the new EOC and Radio Room. See the technology and the people that power our county’s response efforts. 

Agenda

11:30 – 12 pm – Lunch

12:00 – 1 pm – Presentation

1 pm – 1:30 – Tour