Emergency Preparedness Emergency Communications Center Douglas County Emergency Management Sheriff's Office Consolidated Fire District #1 Palmyra Fire District #2 A listing of pages related to emergency preparedness, severe weather safety and planning. Severe Weather Planning for Businesses Build your emergency plan and learn why preparedness is important for a business. Learn More Severe Weather Safety Information for individuals and households regarding planning, alerts and safety. Get Info for Individuals and Households Douglas County Emergency Management Douglas County Emergency Management works to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to, and recover from major emergencies and disasters in our community. Learn about preparedness, severe weather safety, outdoor burning, and more. Go to Emergency Management Floodplain Management Douglas County is a participant in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Go to Zoning and Codes Local Emergency Operations Plan The Douglas County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is a comprehensive, risk-based, all-hazard approach document which outlines how an agency or organization will respond to an emergency. Learn More Open Burning Regulations Douglas County has established regulations for outdoor burning including a daily burn ban determination. Call 785-832-5394 - the Douglas County Burn Hotline - after 8AM each morning to check burning status and to log your burn. Learn about burning regulations Volunteer Opportunities Douglas County Emergency Management Volunteers contribute to community preparedness, emergency communications, and more. Explore Volunteering