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On July 16, 2022, in Kansas and nationally, a new 988 number became available 24 hours a day/7 days a week for people dealing with a mental health crisis. 988 will be the three-digit number for call (multiple languages), text or chat (English only) that connects people to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, where…

“Governor Laura Kelly Appoints Members to the Kansas 911 Coordinating Council” Governor Laura Kelly has announced the appointment of new members to the Kansas 911 Coordinating Council. These appointments reflect the state’s commitment to efficient emergency response and public safety. The following individuals have been appointed: All three appointees hold voting positions on the council, contributing…

SPP has declared an Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) Level 1

SPP has declared an Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) Level 1

Effective at 1:15 pm Central time, SPP has declared an Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) Level 1 for its entire 14-state balancing authority area. Generation is currently sufficient to serve system-wide demand across the region and to fully satisfy operating reserve requirements. We continue to urge all homes and businesses throughout our 14-state region to conserve…

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National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week

Across the nation in times of intense personal crisis and community-wide disasters, the first access point for those seeking all classes of emergency services is 9-1-1. The 1200 Kansas Emergency Telecommunicators staffing local and county emergency communications centers that receive these calls have emerged as the first and single point of contact for persons seeking…