Auxiliary Communications Team (ACT)
The Douglas County Auxiliary Communications Team (ACT) volunteers are licensed amateur radio operators who provide alternative communications capabilities to Douglas County, Kansas.
Disaster Response
Floodplain Management
Douglas County is a participant in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This program provides subsidized flood insurance for all property owners, provided that the local government institutes adequate land use and development control measures for preventing and reducing property damage from flooding. In addition, Douglas County must ensure that projects within the floodplain comply with FEMA regulations and the Douglas County Zoning and Land Use Regulations. Douglas County participates in the Community Rating System (CRS).
Local Emergency Operations Plan
Local emergency operations plan for Douglas County, Kansas.
Mitigation Plan
Mitigation plan for Douglas County, Kansas.
Signed Resolutions
Signed resolutions from communities adopting the Local Emergency Operations Plan of Douglas County, Kansas.
Skywarn Storm Spotters
Skywarn volunteers are authorized as weather spotters who report severe weather activity occurring in Douglas County, Kansas.
Winter Storm Safety
Visit this page for resources to help you prepare for a winter storm.
