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August 1, 2019 | Posted in Safety & Security
CCTA training exercise

Follow an intern's journey at a Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attack (CCTA) Task Force training exercise.

July 31, 2019 | Posted in Safety & Security
A family at 911 Day at the K

Emergency dispatchers and calltakers from across the Kansas City region attended this year's 911 Day at the K event at Kauffman Stadium. The annual event is sponsored by the Mid-America Regional Council.

July 29, 2019 | Posted in Environment
Couple walking in downtown Mission, Kan.

You can help keep our air clean and still enjoy the season by following these tips.

July 25, 2019 | Posted in Environment
Household hazardous waste being properly disposed at a collection event

Safely disposing of household hazardous waste keeps our community safe and healthy.

July 16, 2019 | Posted in Safety & Security
Mobile phone dialing 911

This legislation will create a stable funding source for 911 systems, now and in the future, and enhance public safety across state.

July 15, 2019 | Posted in Safety & Security
Boy drinking water in the heat

Summertime in the Kansas City region always brings an increased risk of flooding, severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and extreme heat. Planning and preparing for these types of emergencies can be challenging for anyone, but it’s especially important for our most vulnerable populations.

July 9, 2019 | Posted in Environment
Students with Wingin' It book promoting air quality

<h4>Poor air quality can affect children more than adults. Kids tend to be outdoors more, and their developing lungs are more vulnerable to pollutants. There are simple, everyday actions that kids can do to help keep our air clean.</h4>

July 9, 2019 | Posted in Environment
Green Infrastructure Framework Document cover with the slogan Policy, Planning and Action

The Green Infrastructure Framework offers a planning and design approach to grow communities in ways that simultaneously tend to neighborhoods, jobs and nature.

July 8, 2019 | Posted in Early Learning
Early learning educators discuss Project Approach

The Project Approach builds on natural curiosity, enabling children to interact, question, connect, problem-solve, communicate, reflect, and more.