To ensure emergency planning is as accurate, comprehensive, and effective as possible JCEMHS is continually updating its list of emergency planning references. While not extensive, the references listed in the links below provide a good foundation for emergency planning.

Planning Matrix- This matrix will provide local governments in Johnson County, Kansas guidance on local planning requirements. Located on this page, the 2005 LEOP Components, KDEM suggested Text, KDEM Planning Standards, Kansas Response Plan, and the National Response Framework.

County-Johnson County Emergency Management & Homeland Security emergency management plans are written to consider all relevant hazards identified in the Johnson County Hazard Analysis and to address the four phases of emergency preparedness. Emergency plans developed by Johnson County include the County Emergency Operations Plan, Hazard Mitigation Plan, and the Debri Management Plan.

State- The Kansas planning guidance is meant to be all- encompassing planning guidance for local governments. Currently available to the public, are the Kansas Planning standards. NetEOP is also available for local government planning.

Federal-  JCEMHS always considers plans and planning guidance from the federal government. Some of the documents referenced include CPG 101, National Response Framework, National Incident Management System, etc.

Regional- Working with local governments, emergency services agencies and committees, the MEMC planning comittee coordinates the preparation of a number of regional emergency plans. Many of these plans are available on the Mid-America Regional Councils Web-site.

Other- JCEMHS continually references planning documents and guidance developed by different emergency response entities. A list of the documents will be available upon review from JCEMHS Planning.