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The demographics of Region L show a higher vulnerability to disease outbreaks due to the
dense population base, and the number of elderly and very young people. Within the planning
area there is also a higher number of institutional settings such as dormitories, long-term care
facilities, day care facilities, schools, etc., which also lend themselves to infectious disease
outbreaks.
Local Mitigation Concerns
• Major Disease Outbreak in the human population tends to occur where groups of people
gather. Region L is the most densely population area in Kansas, and as such large
numbers of the population are in direct contact daily with each other. From schools to
sporting events, to concerts, the planning area provides many outlets for a major
disease outbreak to spread. Daycares, nursing homes, and hospitals also contribute to
this hazard event, particularly with the large over 65 and under 5 year age groups.
• A major area of concern is parents deciding not to vaccinate their children due to the
perceived repercussions in doing so. Vaccinations have been tied unscientifically to an
increase in autism and other disorders which make parents wary of vaccinating their
children, regardless of the scientific benefits. This lack of vaccinations give rise to
incidents of pertussis, mumps, measles, and other predominantly childhood diseases.
2012 saw an outbreak of Pertussis in Johnson County with 485 reported cases. Lack of
vaccinations in a densely populated area contributes to contagious disease spreading.
Development in Hazard Prone Areas
Buildings, infrastructure, and critical facilities are vulnerable to this hazard when water systems
are affected. Water-borne illness is very common, although the drinking water system as a
source of contamination is not. The impacts and potential losses are largely economic and are
dependent on the type, extent, and duration of the illness. As the population in the planning area
grows in size, and ages, the vulnerability to this hazard is likely to increase.
Johnson County
Table 3.135. Johnson County CPRI: Major Disease Outbreak
Hazard Type Probability Magnitude
Warning
Time Duration CPRI
Planning
Significance
Johnson County
Major Disease Outbreak 3 4 1 4 3.10 High
Leavenworth County
Table 3.136. Leavenworth County CPRI: Major Disease Outbreak
Hazard Type Probability Magnitude
Warning
Time Duration CPRI
Planning
Significance
3.221