Leawood 360: E12- Severe Weather Emergency Management

What really happens behind the scenes when severe weather moves into Leawood? On this episode of Leawood 360, we sit down with Leawood Fire Chief Colin Fitzgerald to answer some of the biggest questions residents have about tornado sirens, weather alerts, emergency response, and storm preparedness.

We break down how warning systems work, why some neighborhoods hear sirens while others may not, when Leawood activates their Emergency Operations Center during major storms, and what residents should do before, during, and after severe weather hits. Plus, Chief Fitzgerald shares preparedness tips, common myths, and a few behind-the-scenes stories from the front lines of emergency response in Leawood.