Lincoln County Emergency Management
216 E. Lincoln Ave., Lincoln KS 67455
Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Get in Touch
Phone: (785) 524-5005 | Mobile: (785) 384-0225 | Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Our Mission
The Lincoln County Department of Emergency Management coordinates and integrates essential activities to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other human-caused emergencies. Our mission is to minimize loss of life and property and safeguard institutions through a comprehensive, risk-based program.
Our Vision
We strive to deliver the highest level of service, guided by teamwork, dedication, safety, customer service, integrity, accountability, respect, trust, and professionalism. Lincoln County’s resilience is defined by the strength and unity of its people—neighbors investing in, building, and protecting the place they call home.
How We Work
Our Emergency Operations Plan (LC-EOP) is built with input from the public, stakeholders, and government. We regularly exercise plans with Fire Districts, EMS, the Sheriff’s Office, the Health and Highway Departments, school districts, the hospital, utilities, communications providers, local businesses, supply-chain partners, neighboring counties, and the State of Kansas. Interoperability begins locally—sustained by training, workshops, and community engagement.
See Something, Say Something
Report suspicious activity (anything that doesn’t look, sound, or feel right) to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
Lincoln County Floodplain Management Office
We manage and regulate development in designated floodplain areas to reduce risk and protect property. A floodplain development permit is required for construction or the placement of structures in mapped floodplains.
Permitting Process Overview
- Determine need for a permit: Verify if your property is in a mapped floodplain.
- Submit application: Provide project details and location.
- Include survey: A professional survey showing structure location and elevation.
- Permit fee: $150 payable to Lincoln County Emergency Management.
- Review & approval: Compliance with floodplain rules is verified.
- Build to standards: Elevation, anchoring, utilities, and materials as required.
- Inspection: Post-construction compliance verification if required.
Questions? Call (785) 524-5005 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Notice to Citizens of Lincoln County
For questions or issues with insurance coverage, contact the Kansas Insurance Department or call 1-800-432-2484. You may also email the Kansas Insurance Commissioner at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Kansas SART — State Animal Response Team
(316) 619-1723 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
KS SART, 6505 E. Central, Box 160, Wichita, KS 67206
Emergency Management Director
Jesse Knight
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