Decatur County Kansas Emergency Management

05/17/2026

What a humbling day! We went out last night and fought multiple Wildland fires due to lightning strikes. Today this great group of volunteers donated the majority of their Sunday away from their families to clean and maintain equipment! The citizens of Decatur County can sleep well at night knowing that we are here for you! Being a firefighter is a passion, not a get rich quick scheme. As per usual I was fielding multiple phone calls from the local farmers last night while actively fighting fire. Every one of them willing to drop everything and render aid to us! The Decatur County Fire Department is so thankful for all of you, and very proud to serve you! God Bless each and every citizen of this great county!

03/24/2026

PSA: As the summer baseball program kicks off, you will notice Garfield Avenue barricaded off between Ash Street and Maple Street for games. Please obey the lawful barricades and do not drive around them.

03/15/2026

03/05/2026

Everyone is welcome! Public is encouraged to attend!

03/02/2026

Today is the day! We will start testing Storm Sirens today. We will test at 10:00am every Monday through the end of storm season.

01/22/2026

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Accumulating snow is forecast to begin Friday morning and last through Saturday evening. A dry and powdery snow is forecast. Can't rule out some localized blowing snow Friday afternoon. Be aware as well especially if traveling that bitterly cold temperatures are forecast for the duration of this snow event. The combination of the snow and cold temperatures will also pose a risk to livestock and pets outdoors.