Smith County Emergency Management

10/01/2026

10/01/2026

Here's a look at ESTIMATED 24 hour rainfall totals. A more comprehensive list of ground-truth reports will be published later this morning.
How much have you seen at your location? Pictures and reports welcome!

09/30/2026

Today’s outlook ⛈️

09/29/2026

09/28/2026

When minutes matter, readiness matters. Smith County Memorial Hospital has once again earned its Level IV Trauma Center designation, reflecting the preparation, teamwork and commitment required to provide timely, high-quality trauma care.

This achievement takes a team. We’re especially grateful for the behind-the-scenes leadership of Laura Kingsbury, Trauma Coordinator; Dr. Justin Overmiller, Trauma Medical Director; Keith Wangerin, EMS Director; Lakin Lyon, Chief Nursing Officer; and Sarah Ragsdale, CEO, along with our medical staff, ER providers and nurses, ancillary departments and EMS partners.

As Laura shared, “Working in a rural ER is personal. We know the faces that come through our doors, and many times we know the families standing at the bedside.”

Our Level IV designation reflects the people, equipment, protocols and partnerships needed to evaluate, stabilize and coordinate care when every minute counts. Most importantly, it gives our community confidence that quality trauma care is ready when needed.

We’re proud of this team and grateful for the many hands that make this level of care possible.

09/28/2026

09/28/2026

Looking very rainy this week

*** THIS POST IS OUTDATED. PLEASE REFER TO THE MOST RECENT POST FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION. ***

Large portion of the region will have moderate to high chances for total rain amounts of at least 3 inches. The heavy rain, combined with lingering damp soil from last week's rain, could lead to areas of flooding. Rain will be most widespread/persistent Tuesday evening into Thursday morning.

09/28/2026

The Kansas Fire Marshal invites fire service and hazardous materials professionals to attend the 2026 Hazardous Materials Symposium, taking place November 18–20, 2026, at the Overland Park Fire Training Center.

📅 Dates: November 18–20, 2026
📍 Location: Overland Park Fire Training Center
📫 12401 Hemlock St., Overland Park, KS 66213

This three-day symposium is an opportunity to expand your knowledge, connect with fellow fire service professionals, and strengthen hazardous materials response capabilities.

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer for registration and additional information.

Questions or interested in sponsoring the event? Contact KSFM HazMat Manager John Michael at [email protected]

09/16/2026

Had a great time helping out with the Salina Regional Airport exercise yesterday!

09/14/2026

Watch issued