Miami County Health Department

04/25/2026

Today is the day! 🎉

Join us for the Miami County 4th Annual Safe Sleep Community Baby Shower happening this morning from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Trojan Elementary School Gym in Osawatomie.

This free, family friendly event is perfect for new and expecting parents, families with infants, and their support teams.

Stop by to learn about:
✔️ Safe sleep practices
✔️ Breastfeeding support
✔️ Mental health resources
✔️ To***co cessation and substance use support
✔️ And more helpful community resources

🎁 Complete the training and receive a FREE portable crib and sleep sack while supplies last

We hope to see you this morning! 💛

04/24/2026

Don’t forget our Miami County 4th Annual Safe Sleep Community Baby Shower is happening tomorrow!

Join us on April 25th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Trojan Elementary School Gym in Osawatomie for a free, family friendly event designed for new and expecting parents, families with infants, and their support teams.

Come learn about:
✔️ Safe sleep practices
✔️ Breastfeeding support
✔️ Mental health resources
✔️ To***co cessation and substance use support
✔️ And more helpful community resources

🎁 Complete the training and receive a FREE portable crib and sleep sack while supplies last

If you did not get a chance to register in advance, you are still welcome to join us!

We can’t wait to see you there! 💛

04/22/2026

We want to share an important update with our community regarding recent cleanup efforts.

All volunteer-led property cleanup operations have now been completed. We are incredibly grateful for the time, energy, and dedication shown by everyone involved over the past week and a half, it has truly been amazing to witness.

Miami County Road & Bridge crews have finished debris pickup in the Hillsdale area and will continue expanding their pickup zones, along with maintaining their regular service schedule throughout the county.

At this time, the room at the Hillsdale Learning Center is closed for supplies.

We understand that some individuals may still need assistance. If you require support, please reach out to Undersheriff Matthew Kelly at 913-294-3232 ext. 7101 or via email at mkelly@sheriffmiamicountyks.gov.

An after-action report will be completed in the near future as we continue working to learn from and improve our response to events like this.

Thank you again to everyone who stepped up to help, it made a real difference.

04/22/2026

Today we celebrate all administrative professionals, but we are especially grateful for our very own, Amanda and Susan. Their dedication, unwavering support, and positivity create a ripple effect throughout our department and in the lives of those we serve. We truly wouldn’t be able to do what we do without them.

Thank you, Amanda and Susan, for everything you bring to our team each and every day! 🩷

04/20/2026

04/20/2026

Last week’s EF-2 tornado in Hillsdale hit our community hard.

Miami County Health Department staff were on the ground helping set up a shelter, providing first aid, and supporting logistics and coordination for our Emergency Operations Center and to those affected.

The devastation is real, but so is the way we show up for each other, with smiles, hugs, kind hearts and helping hands.

This community always comes together and we are so thankful to our ESF-8 partners, volunteers, residents and local and state agencies who’ve all played a role in the response and recovery.

Miami County is strong, and we’ll keep showing up!

04/18/2026

Miami County Severe Weather & Disaster Needs Assessment – April 2026

Miami County Emergency Management, the Miami County Sheriff’s Office, and the Miami County Health Department are collecting information on community needs following multiple severe weather and natural disaster events during the week of April 13, 2026.

This survey helps identify urgent needs and guide coordinated relief and resource distribution efforts across Miami County.

Information provided may be used in aggregate (non-identifying) form to help inform the community and support donation efforts.

Personal information will remain confidential.

If you were impacted, please take a few minutes to complete the survey:

👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/735XJMasbv

Deadline: April 30, 2026 at 11:45 PM

04/15/2026

🚨 TORNADO RESPONSE IMPORTANT TOOL 🚨

Volunteers are working hard to help our community recover, but in an emergency, clear location matters.

Did you know emergency services around the world use the what3words app to locate people faster?

📍 Every 10 ft (3m) square has a unique 3 word address
📍 Used by dispatchers and first responders to save time and lives
📍 Works even when cell service is limited (uses GPS to find your location)

In disasters like tornadoes where street signs, landmarks, and addresses may be gone, this tool can help responders find you quickly.

✅ Download “what3words” now
✅ Know your 3 word location
✅ Share it with responders if needed

04/14/2026

🕑 2:45 PM Update – Hillsdale Tornado Response

Search teams have completed initial, primary, and secondary searches.

🔍 Nearly 300 structures searched
🌪️ 113 structures affected
🏚️ 42 structures significantly damaged or destroyed
✅ All persons have been accounted for
🩹 Only one minor injury has been reported

⚠️ Current Conditions:
Power lines remain down
Crews are actively working to restore power by the end of the day

🚫 Access to Hillsdale remains limited due to ongoing safety hazards
We understand the inconvenience, but the safety of residents, crews, and first responders remains the top priority.

🧹 Looking Ahead:
Cleanup operations are set to begin tomorrow, and we are actively coordinating resources. More information will be shared soon on how the public can assist.

Thank you for your continued patience and support.

04/14/2026

Update:

Food and Drinks can be donated to those working and dropped off at the Hillsdale Learning Center, 22795 W 255th Street.

Volunteer Assistance Announcement

Search and Rescue are doing secondary searches of the properties and the Miami County Codes Department is assessing the damage of structures.

At this time we are not requesting or allowing any clean up crews in the area until that can be completed.

Food and Drinks can be donated to those working and dropped off at the Hillsdale Learning Center, 22795 W 255th Street.

More details will be released soon.

01/12/2026

🌟 Important Announcement! 🌟
A specialist from the Kansas Department for Children and Families will be at the Miami County Health Department on Thursday, March 12th, from 10 AM to 2 PM. They’ll be available to assist with applications for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). LIEAP is a federally funded program that helps eligible households cover a portion of their home energy costs with a one-time annual benefit.

What to Bring:
-Your most recent income verification
-A copy of your utility bill
For more details about the LIEAP program, visit: https://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/ees/Pages/EnergyAssistance.aspx
Don’t miss this opportunity to get the support you need!

Miami County, Kansas

12/30/2025