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Summit focuses on affordable housing challenges
August 12, 2019 | Posted in Local Government
Regional Housing Summit event registration table
In-home food ordering app receives innovation award
August 7, 2019 | Posted in Aging
A caretaker assisting an older adult

“Alexa, I need carrots.”

Let’s go plogging!
August 5, 2019 | Posted in Environment
Two women collecting trash at a plogging event

Plogging is a new trend that combines jogging and picking up litter.

A day in the life of an intern: Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attack training exercises
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.

911 Day at the K
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.

Summer activities are better with clean air
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.

HHW mobile collection events safely dispose of harmful waste
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.

Counter to national trends, KC sees balanced urban and suburban growth
July 24, 2019 | Posted in Data & Maps
Group sitting outside in downtown Overland Park, Kan.
Missouri Governor signs 911 legislation
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.

Community Disaster Resilience Network helps vulnerable residents prepare for emergencies
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.