Johnson County Emergency Management Agency

10/09/2026

Stop using your device right away if the battery smells strange, is warm to the touch, makes popping noises, changes in shape or color, or if you see smoke. If it is safe, move the device away from anything that can catch fire. A damaged battery can overheat and start a fire.



For information and helpful fire prevention tips visit: www.nfpa.org

10/09/2026

Stop by and see us with our CERT volunteers this weekend at Burg Fest

10/07/2026

10/07/2026

~ Today's Fire Prevention Week Tip ~

Charge large items like e-bikes, scooters, and power tools outside when possible. Do not block exits when charging. These batteries store more energy, and fires can grow quickly if they fail.



For more information and helpful tips go to www.nfpa.org

10/07/2026

Good morning, Johnson County! It looks like a bit of that summer heat will be sticking around for the next couple of days. Today, though, we should see plenty of sunshine, making it a great day for our monthly outdoor siren test.

These sirens are designed to be heard outdoors, so if you haven't had a chance to step outside yet, keep an ear out for them around 10 a.m. This is only a test, and no action is needed.

Afterward, let us know in the comments where you were and whether you heard the sirens. Your reports help us confirm that each siren is working properly.

Lastly, we will also be testing a new (temporary) portable siren today, located in Warrensburg just off the town square. This siren is positioned to alert Burgfest attendees to severe weather or share other important information.

10/06/2026

Here we are and it's Tuesday, so you know what that means, Trivia Tuesday! With this being National Fire Prevention Week, we are going to combine a little history with the now....

The 1871 Great Chicago Fire is often associated with the famous story that Mrs. O’Leary’s cow started the fire. From a modern fire-prevention perspective, which lesson from the disaster is most significant?

A. Livestock and agricultural activities represent the primary ignition hazard in densely populated communities.

B. Fire disasters are primarily caused by a single ignition source and can generally be prevented by eliminating that source.

C. Community vulnerability is determined not only by ignition sources, but by building conditions, fuel loading, weather, infrastructure, and preparedness.

D. Large urban fires are largely unavoidable when weather conditions create high winds and dry conditions.

Drop your answer below and check back later today to see if you got it!

10/05/2026

This week is National Fire Prevention Week, and we'll be sharing helpful tips from the National Fire Protection Association to keep Johnson County safe.

Today's tip is a great reminder for all of us! Use the cord and charger that came with your device or one approved by the manufacturer. Using the wrong charger can damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.



For more information, visit https://www.nfpa.org/events/fire-prevention-week.

And if you have a damaged battery, please bring it to our final Household Hazardous Waste & E-Waste Collection event we have coming up on Saturday, October 17th from 9am-1pm. Contact us here or at 660-747-2666 with questions or for more information.

10/05/2026

IT’S BURG FEST WEEK! 🎉
That means Downtown Warrensburg is about to look a little different as we get ready for a BIG weekend! Street closures are starting, carnival setup is coming, and our team is officially in full Burg Fest mode.

If you’re local, would you help us out by SHARING our street closure information this week? The more people who see it ahead of time, the easier it is for everyone who lives, works, shops and travels through Downtown. Then come see what all those closed streets are making room for! Two days of vendors, food, live music, carnival rides, family activities and so much more

Burg Fest Street Fair 2026 is THIS Friday & Saturday, October 9th & 10th in Downtown Warrensburg, See you then!

Tuesday October 6th to Sunday October 12th 8pm
MU Extension Parking Lot

Wednesday October 7th 6am to Sunday October 12th at 8pm:
Market street from Holden to Maynard
Maynard from Market to Hout
Hout from Maynard to Holden

Friday October 9th 6am to Sunday October 12th Noon:
Holden Street from W. Pine to Gay
East Culton from Free Parking to Holden Street
West Culton from Holden to Washington
East Market from Holden to College
West Market from Maynard to Washington
Maynard Street Gay to Hout
West Pine Street Holden to Washington

Saturday October 10th 6am to 4pm:
Gay Street from College to Maynard
Holden Street from Gay to North Street
Polk Street from Holden to houses

Important reminders:
⚫ Please do not park within posted closure areas after the listed times. Vehicles remaining within event boundaries may need to be relocated before setup can begin.
⚫ Most Downtown businesses WILL remain open throughout Burg Fest preparations, so please continue to visit and support them as we transform the streets for the weekend!
⚫ Don't want to search for the perfect parking spot? Take advantage of our NEW Burg Fest Community Shuttle! Park at our designated shuttle location, hop aboard and ride into the heart of the action.

For more information about Burg Fest, including parking, shuttle information, entertainment and more, visit:
https://warrensburgmainstreet.org/burg-fest/

Thank you to our community partners helping us prepare for a safe and successful weekend:
City of Warrensburg Government Warrensburg Fire Department Warrensburg Police Department Johnson County, MO Visit Warrensburg Johnson County Emergency Management Agency

10/01/2026

UPDATE: Both lanes now open at NW 50 Hwy/NW 1201 Rd.

URGENT JCEMA Alert: One lane of NW 50 Hwy is closed due to an accident at NW 50 Hwy and NW 1201 Rd. Please use caution and slow down.

10/01/2026

October is Cybersecurity Month

Here are some tips to secure your online information from CISA.gov:

Install updates as soon as they are available.

Make passwords long and different for every account.

Add a quick extra verification step like a code, security key, or authenticator app.

Be cautious of unexpected messages with odd links, urgent language, misspellings, or unfamiliar senders.

A few extra steps can keep your information secure.