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Roeland 11.1 7.0 18.1
Leavenworth County
Leavenworth,
10 8.1 18.1
City of
Lansing 8.3 5.4 13.7
Tonganoxie 11.8 8.8 20.6
Basehor 11.7 6.2 17.9
Linwood 12.3 7.2 19.5
Easton 22.3 6.4 28.7
Wyandotte County
Bonner Springs 11.8 7.0 18.8
Edwardsville 13.9 8.0 21.9
Lake Quivira (pt) 0 0 0
Kansas City, Ks 10.5 8.8 19.3
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
As a comparison, the Census Bureau reflects the State of Kansas as follows:
Under 5 years: 7.1% 65 years and older: 13.1%
Summary
Region L is vulnerable to extreme temperatures of hot and cold, specifically the population over
the age of 65 and under 5 years of age. Johnson, Wyandotte, and Leavenworth Counties
counter attack these temperature extremes by providing warming and cooling shelters for
individuals in need. Crop damage is susceptible to extreme temperatures which cause a loss of
revenue that reverberates throughout the economy. In a ten year period from 2002 – 2011, the
total crop insurance paid was $1,884,770.
Local Mitigation Concerns
• Extreme temperatures affect the population of the whole Region, with the under 5 and
over 65 age groups being the most susceptible. However, all ages can succumb to
extreme temperatures. Protecting the vulnerable populations is a priority with various
programs in place to ensure they are not overlooked or forgotten. Leavenworth County
opens warming and cooling centers at the Community Center and relies on the Red
Cross to assist in locating other centers when the need arises.
• Another mitigation concern with extreme heat is wildfires. When the region has periods
of drought, coupled with extreme heat, the incidence of wildfires can increase as the
fauna, grass, and crops dry out they become a tinder box that is more susceptible to
igniting
Development in Hazard Prone Areas
Extreme heat and cold affect people and livestock more than property. This hazard is not
expected to cause concern in developing trends within the Region.
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