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Emergency Management
Fort Leavenworth Emergency Management prepares the installation community to mitigate, respond to, and recover from emergencies that may affect the post and surrounding area. Emergency Management promotes safer, less vulnerable communities by helping Soldiers, families, civilians, contractors, and visitors prepare for hazards and disasters.
Immediate emergency? Call 911. Follow official instructions from your chain of command, Emergency Management, installation authorities, and approved alert systems.
Hazardous Weather Notifications: Official notification is through your chain of command. During hazardous weather, check official installation information and the Post Status page for employee work schedules, gate status, unsafe road conditions, and other current information.
Use these actions to prepare for emergencies, receive official notifications, and find current readiness information.
Receive critical real-time warnings through the Army mass notification system and approved installation resources.
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Learn About NOAA Weather RadioDuring hazardous weather or other emergencies, use ALERT!, your chain of command, the Post Status page, and official Fort Leavenworth information sources. Social media can provide updates but does not replace official emergency notifications.
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Visit Fort Leavenworth XKansas is in a tornado-prone region. Prepare in advance and follow official notifications during hazardous weather.
Tornado Watch: Conditions are favorable for tornadoes. Be prepared, review your plan, check your kit, and move to a shelter location if necessary.
Tornado Warning: A tornado has been spotted or indicated by radar. Take shelter immediately in a basement, interior hall, or pre-designated shelter.
Flooding can result from heavy rain, snowmelt, or ice jams. Never drive into flooded roadways.
Flood Watch: Flooding is possible. Be prepared to move to higher ground.
Flood Warning: Flooding is happening. Take action and move to higher ground immediately.
Take shelter in a sturdy, enclosed structure away from windows. If you cannot get indoors, a hard-topped vehicle is a safer location.
Severe thunderstorms may also bring damaging winds and large hail.
| EF Rating | Wind Speeds | Expected Damage |
|---|---|---|
| EF-0 | 65–85 mph | Minor: shingles peeled, gutter damage, branches broken. |
| EF-1 | 86–110 mph | Moderate: roof damage, broken windows, mobile homes overturned. |
| EF-2 | 111–135 mph | Considerable: roofs torn off, mobile homes destroyed, cars tossed. |
| EF-3 | 136–165 mph | Severe: entire stories of homes destroyed, trees lose bark. |
| EF-4 | 166–200 mph | Extreme: homes leveled, cars thrown significant distances. |
| EF-5 | More than 200 mph | Incredible: well-built homes swept away, concrete structures damaged. |
Review Fort Leavenworth severe weather awareness information, tornado safety, flooding readiness, thunderstorm safety, and family preparedness actions.
Download Severe Weather Awareness SlidesUSD 207 has separate decision authority for on-post school operations during hazardous weather and other emergency conditions.
Visit USD 207Contact USD 207 directly for the latest on-post school status information.
Call USD 207: (913) 651-7373Check official post information during hazardous weather, including work schedules, gate status, road conditions, and notices.
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Take shelter immediately in a basement, interior hall, or pre-designated shelter location.
No. Subsequent sirens do not mean “all clear.” They may indicate another tornado has been spotted in the area.
USD 207 has separate decision authority for on-post school operations. For current school status information, call (913) 651-7373 or visit the USD 207 website.
During hazardous weather, check the official Post Status page and approved installation communication channels.
Primary: (913) 684-1747
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Thursday | 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Friday | 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed |