Overland Park in the Kansas City metro is the largest city in Kansas and one of the fastest-growing in the Midwest. The city faces moderate tornado risk in the Johnson County corridor. Sprint and numerous technology company headquarters create critical economic infrastructure emergency planning requirements. The Blue River and Indian Creek create flooding risk through the city's suburban landscape.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Identify an interior room or storm shelter.
- Monitor NOAA weather alerts continuously.
- Keep emergency kit accessible at all times.
- Prepare for sudden power outages.
// Recommended Supplies
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- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Severe Storm |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X (Moderate Risk) |
| County FEMA Declarations | 30 |
| Last Major Event | Tornado (May 2019) |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | (913) 895-6300 |
| Evacuation Routes | I-35 South, I-435 East, I-69 South, US-69 South |
| Elevation | 1013 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Johnson County KS
Kansas · Tornado / Severe Storm
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6/10
Moderate Risk