Automated Information Mapping System

Online Mapping Services

cniederhauser — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 16:04:27 +0000

Online Mapping Services cniederhauser Mon, 11/01/2021 - 11:04

AIMS offers a variety of online mapping services. You can create your own maps.

Online Mapping

Automated Information Mapping System

Maps

Mapper of the Day

Tami.Fasching@jocogov.org — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 19:53:02 +0000

Mapper of the Day Tami.Fasching@… Wed, 10/13/2021 - 14:53

The Mapper of the Day, or MOD, is the place to go when you have questions, need a printed map or are requesting the services of AIMS.

Mapper of the Day

Automated Information Mapping System

Maps

Winter Weather Guide

Melinda.Hardin@jocogov.org — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 15:39:12 +0000

Winter Weather Guide Melinda.Hardin… Tue, 10/05/2021 - 10:39

Snow and ice are regular features of Kansas winters. Any time the temperature drops below freezing, there's a chance snow and ice may follow. Not only do these conditions make travel more dangerous, but the extreme cold can also be a risk to your health.

We want to make sure you're prepared for all types of winter weather hazards. Follow this guide for up-to-date information on closures and cancellations, as well as tips to stay safe and warm when it's cold outside.

Closings, Cancellations and Delays

Check below for information on weather-related closings, cancellations and delays for Johnson County Government.

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Snow Removal for Unincorporated Roads

Johnson County Public Works plow roads in unincorporated areas of the county.

Public Works' process for snow removal in unincorporated areas with these priorities:

Arterial roads and those with hills, bridges, shaded driving surfaces or super elevated curves receive first priority.
Crews will begin on collector roadways and residential streets once arterials are complete.
Gravel roads will only be plowed when snow accumulations exceed three inches.

Use the search tool below to find out if you live in unincorporated Johnson County.

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Snow Removal for City Roads

If you live in a Johnson County city, your city handles snow and ice removal. Please refer to your city's website for information and questions regarding snow operations:

Warming Centers in Johnson County

During extreme cold, warming centers are open throughout Johnson County. If you are unable to access heating where you are, you can visit these locations to warm up.

Libraries

Johnson County Library's branches are accessible as warming centers during normal business hours. Visit library locations or call 913-826-4600 for hours at each location.

Additionally, both locations of the Olathe Public Library serve as warming centers. View library hours and locations.

City of Overland Park

The City of Overland Park has public places in many of its buildings where people can come in during business hours and warm up, including:

City Hall lobby, 8500 Santa Fe Dr, Overland Park
Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty St, Overland Park, 913-895-6350
Tomahawk Ridge Community Center, 11902 Lowell Ave, Overland Park, 913-327-6644

Powell Community Center

The Powell Community Center, 6200 Martway St. Mission, 913-722-8200, is available during regular business hours.

Salvation Army Guest Hospitality Center

The Salvation Army offers a warming center at its Guest Hospitality Center, 420 E. Santa Fe, Olathe. Hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sunday, 9-11 a.m. Holiday hours vary. Check its social media for more details.

Other Resources

United Way's 211 Resource Directory
KC Metro Homeless Hotline: 816-474-4599
Johnson County Mental Health Crisis Line: 913-268-0156
KCMO Cold Weather Shelter Hotline: 816-513-3699

Transit Service During Winter Weather

During winter weather events, Johnson County Transit may experience delays or service adjustments due to road conditions. Please plan ahead.

Learn more about transit weather services.

Bus Service

Bus riders should check the Transit app for the most current service updates. Expect delays when roads are impacted with snow and ice.

Micro Transit and Paratransit

During winter weather, riders are encouraged to reschedule or cancel non-essential trips and call ahead if they need to cancel. Service may be delayed or adjusted based on road conditions, and impacted riders will be notified directly.

Winter Weather Safety Tips

Watch for cold weather health issues

Serious health problems can result from prolonged exposure to the cold. The most common cold-related problems are hypothermia and frostbite.

Hypothermia

Prolonged exposure to cold will eventually use up your body’s stored energy. The result is hypothermia, or abnormally low body temperature. Body temperature that is too low affects the brain, making the victim unable to think clearly or move well.

If you notice any of these signs, take the person’s temperature. If it is below 95°, the situation is an emergency—seek medical attention immediately.

Shivering, exhaustion
Confusion, fumbling hands
Memory loss, slurred speech
Drowsiness

Frostbite

Frostbite causes a loss of feeling and color in affected areas. It most often affects the nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers, or toes. Frostbite can permanently damage the body, and severe cases can lead to amputation.

The risk of frostbite is increased in people with reduced blood circulation and among people who are not dressed properly for extremely cold temperatures.

At the first signs of redness or pain in any skin area, get out of the cold or protect any exposed skin—frostbite may be beginning. Any of the following signs may indicate frostbite:

A white or grayish-yellow skin area
Skin that feels unusually firm or waxy
Numbness

Stay safe while outdoors

Cold weather puts an extra strain on the heart. If you have heart disease or high blood pressure, follow your doctor’s advice about shoveling snow or performing other hard work in the cold. If you must do heavy outdoor chores, dress warmly and work slowly.

The ability to feel a change in temperature decreases with age, and older people are more susceptible to health problems caused by cold. Older adults often make less body heat because of a slower metabolism and less physical activity.

If you are over 65 years of age, check the temperature in your home often during severely cold weather. Also, check on elderly friends and neighbors frequently to ensure that their homes are adequately heated.

Dress for the elements

When the weather is extremely cold, and especially if there are high winds, try to stay indoors. Make any trips outside as brief as possible, dress warmly and stay dry. Wear...

A hat
A scarf or knit mask to cover face and mouth
Sleeves that are snug at the wrist
Mittens (they are warmer than gloves)
Water-resistant coat and boots
Several layers of loose-fitting clothing

Be sure the outer layer of your clothing is tightly woven, preferably wind resistant, to reduce body-heat loss caused by wind. Wool, silk, or polypropylene inner layers of clothing will hold more body heat than cotton.

Stay dry—wet clothing chills the body rapidly. Excess perspiration will increase heat loss, so remove extra layers of clothing whenever you feel too warm.

Quick Links

Property and Infrastructure

Public Works

Johnson County Public Works is responsible for the design, construction and maintenance of the road and bridge infrastructure in the unincorporated area.

Report private property damage

Report damage to private property to Public Works, such as damages to mailboxes.

Freezing Pipes

Follow these tips from WaterOne to keep your pipes from bursting when the temperature falls below freezing.

Extreme Cold

Safety Tips

Find additional winter weather safety tips, and get public health advice for these cold temperatures.

Ready.gov

Tips and resources to help prepare for winter storms which can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, ice and high winds.

Transportation & Road Conditions

Kansas City Scout

Kansas City Scout provides reliable road condition information for the Kansas City area.

Road maintenance

Johnson County Public Works is responsible for snow and ice removal in the unincorporated area.

RideKC

Johnson County Transit provides public transportation via RideKC. Check RideKC.org for bus routes, schedules, fare information and service bulletins.

Power Outages

AIMS

If you lose power, contact your utility company. You can find out which company provides utilities at your address by searching our Automated Information Mapping System (AIMS) map.

Helpful Services and Resources

Notify JoCo

Stormwatch.com

National Weather Service

Utility Assistance

Local Media

Television

The latest emergency response information from the local news media. Please turn to them for the most current information.

Radio

Local radio stations providing the most current weather information. Tune in to them for the most current information.

Administration Building

Melinda.Hardin@jocogov.org — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 20:56:02 +0000

Administration Building Melinda.Hardin… Tue, 09/14/2021 - 15:56 913-715-5000

111 S. Cherry St.
Olathe, KS 66061
United States

The Johnson County Administration Building was completed and occupied in 1992. It was designed to incorporate many of the architectural features of the 1892 courthouse, which was demolished in 1952.

It serves as the seat of the County Government, housing the Board of County Commissioners' Offices and is the location for all BOCC meetings, as well as most of the non-judicial public hearings.

JoCo Café, a self-service fresh micro market on the lower level of the building, offers convenience store snacks and drinks along with fresh food like salads and sandwiches.

Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., except major holidays

Department: County Auditor's Office Automated Information Mapping System Board of County Commissioners Budget and Financial Planning Building Codes Contractor Licensing County Manager's Office Facilities Management Financial Management and Administration Human Resources Legal Planning Planning, Housing and Community Development Technology and Innovation Treasury, Taxation and Vehicles

AIMS

Melinda.Hardin@jocogov.org — Sun, 25 Jul 2021 19:54:27 +0000

AIMS Melinda.Hardin… Sun, 07/25/2021 - 14:54

AIMS stands for Automated Information Mapping System and is a division of the Department of Technology and Innovation within Johnson County government.

Whether you are a Johnson County citizen, a government organization or a private corporation, AIMS will provide you with the right GIS solution. We offer many services including map production, custom enterprise-level application development, and data development.

913-715-1600