Oketo KS Fire Department

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08/06/2026

Emergency Management Awareness Month: The Mobile Office Edition! 🚐 💻

When most people think of Emergency Management, they picture active storm response or sirens. But a huge part of keeping our community safe happens long before an emergency ever occurs.

Behind the scenes, we are constantly designing training exercises, updating emergency response plans, and working on long-term mitigation strategies to reduce disaster risks before they happen.

And as you can see from the passenger seat today, the work doesn’t stop...even on the road! We’re heading to a meeting with our partners at the Kansas Department of Agriculture to keep multi-agency coordination strong.

Whether we're in the office, in the field, or traveling down the highway, every mile is an opportunity to plan ahead for Marshall County. Emergency preparedness is a continuous process, and we’re working hard for you every step of the way.

Be prepared, stay safe!

08/04/2026

🔥 What are firefighters seeing that raises concern for increased wildfire activity?

One of the biggest concerns is the long-term lack of rainfall across much of Kansas. As dry conditions continue, grasses and other vegetation lose moisture and become more likely to ignite and spread fire. This is especially true in areas with large, continuous stretches of grass or other vegetation that allow a fire to move quickly across the landscape.

🗺️ What does this map show? The numbers on the map represent how much precipitation each area of Kansas is above or below normal. While northeastern Kansas has received above-average rainfall, most of the state is experiencing a precipitation deficit. The longer these rainfall deficits continue, the drier our vegetation becomes and the greater the potential for wildfires.

Kansas has now reached a point where the conditions are being monitored. Kansas Forest Service will coordinate positioning of personnel and resources with our in-state partners, the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Kansas Division of Emergency Management (KDEM). Together, our goal is to be prepared to assist firefighters and communities in Kansas in responding to large, complex wildfires.