Responsible for the coordination of all actions within Johnson County which involve preparing for, responding to, recovering from and mitigating the impact of crisis, major emergencies and disasters within the community.

Continuity of Government Program - Uncontrollable or unforeseen events can cause an interruption of critical government functions that can cost our county dearly. Johnson County Government delivers many essential services and must be proactive in its planning for any calamity that may occur. In order to do this, Johnson County Emergency Management will be working with county departments to develop business continuity plans to prevent any interruptions in services to its citizens.

Vacant - Assistant Director, Planning
Phone: 913-782-3038

Develops, coordinates and maintains all plans to support the County’s role for disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Plans include the County’s Local Emergency Operations Plan (CEOP), Debris Management Plan, Mitigation Plan, and other plans as required by the state of Kansas or federal government, as well as all of the supporting hazard analyses & capabilities assessments. Serves as a resource for access to local, State & Federal plans, policies & procedures, both public & private, which may impact the ability of the County to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and/or recover from disasters.

• Past Chair -Metropolitan Emergency Managers Committee (MEMC)
• Chair - KC Metro Region Homeland Security Council
• Member - IAEM, Conference Committee
• Member - IAEM, Government Affairs Committee
• Member – DHS/FEMA, Comprehensive Preparedness Guide Workgroup
  
  

Matt May, MEP - Assistant Director, Operations
Phone: 913-715-1002

Responsible for maintaining the Emergency Operations Center, including the alternate EOC, to support an all hazard warning and response capability countywide. Serves as the primary point of contact for the county’s WebEOC system as well as other technology based projects. Coordinates with the county’s Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service storm spotting group and the National Weather Service to enhance the weather warning and response efforts. Develops, facilitates and evaluates regular training and exercise to determine the current state of readiness and identifying future needs of the department and county personnel.

Co-Chair: WebEOC Committee under the Mid-America Regional Council

Gerard McConaha - Assistant Director, Government Preparedness
Phone: 913-715-1004

Gerard coordinates emergency response planning and procedures for all Johnson County employees and their facilities. He is also the administrator of the County’s Workplace Safety Coordinator Program. This program utilizes over 120 various department appointed safety representatives carry out facility emergency response plans. Gerard coordinates and conducts monthly training for the Coordinators, in addition to cycling facilities through annual inspections and exercises. Johnson County recently adopted an employee mass notification system called JoCo Notify. This system is hosted by the Emergency Management Division, and is also administered by Gerard.

Gerard has worked in the public service sector for the past 14 years, and during such time, has continued to actively serve as a Commissioned Officer in the Army National Guard for 18 years.

Trent- Emergency Management Planner
Phone: 913-715-1014

Responsible to assist with planning efforts including the coordination of homeland security activities in Johnson County. This includes planning for all hazards that impact the county including acts of terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, and mass casualties/fatalities. Responsibilities also entail convening homeland security stakeholders to distribute regional homeland security funds and acting as a coordinator for homeland security capability/needs assessments.