Appreciate the opportunity to welcome local emergency management and public safety professionals to the 33rd Annual Missouri State Emergency Management Conference in Columbia this morning. Grateful for the chance to discuss the critical role of emergency preparedness in keeping

A successful first day at the SEMA conference! We were honored to have Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe, FEMA Region 7 Administrator Andrea Spillars & former FEMA Administrator Brock Long join us as we welcomed hundreds of emergency managers & industry professionals to Columbia. #WeServeMo

Honored to have Governor Mike Parson join us at the SEMA conference this morning. We appreciate his leadership & steadfast support of public safety & emergency management professionals over the past six years. Thank you, Governor!

Forecast Update: Scattered to numerous storms are likely Friday afternoon and evening. Isolated severe storms are possible with damaging wind and large hail as the primary threats. #mowx #ilwx #stlwx

After a wet start to the holiday weekend for some, the weather will clear and everyone will be dry for Sunday and Monday. Temperatures will be near normal Sunday and cooler on Monday. #mowx #ilwx #stlwx #midmowx

In Missouri, 15 people died and 477 were injured in 1,058 traffic crashes over the 2023 Labor Day holiday. #LaborDay may be the unofficial end of summer - but safety never ends. Pay Attention | Drive Sober | Follow Traffic Laws | Buckle Up

Enjoy the beautiful Missouri weather today and stay safe! Special thanks to everyone in emergency management and public safety who serves Missouri 24/7, making our state safer! #LaborDayWeekend2024

Missouri law requires boats to display the required navigation lights between sunset & sunrise. Required navigation lights differ for the type & size of your vessel. #WaterWednesday 🛥 Navigation light requirements: bit.ly/2zdsbHh

🚨DEADLINE IS SEPT. 23! Residents in Barry, Butler, Carter, Howell, New Madrid, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard & Texas counties who sustained storm damage May 19-27 should apply NOW for FEMA assistance. DO NOT LOSE YOUR CHANCE TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE BY MISSING THE DEADLINE!

Today, U.S. and Missouri flags are flown at half-staff at government buildings in Camden and Miller counties and at all police stations across Missouri, to honor Osage Beach Police Department Officer Phylicia Carson. governor.mo.gov/press-releases…

Teresa and I lift up in our prayers Officer Carson’s husband, Miller County Deputy Sheriff Grant Carson, and their children, Teighan, Raye, Emlyn, Roma, Chevy and Rhenner.

.Capitol Police Chief Zim Schwartze was honored to play Taps today at the funeral of Osage Beach Police Officer Phylicia Carson. End of Watch 8-31-24 #NeverForget

.Missouri State Emergency Management Agency is looking for an Advanced Emergency Management Officer to process requests for reimbursements, verify documentation and perform other key grant management tasks to assist Missouri communities recover from disasters. Learn more/apply here: mocareers.mo.gov/hiretrue/ce3/j…

Rain chances at long last? Yes, esp for parts of SE MO SW IL THU PM - FRI. This is where at least 1" of rain is most likely, w/ lesser chances the further NW you travel. This rain would be beneficial help w/ ongoing dryness/drought across region. #stlwx #mowx #ilwx #midmowx

Are you ready for an emergency? September is National Preparedness Month, & just like the Kansas City Chiefs, preparedness takes practice. Periods of calm weather are a great time to prepare. Take control in 1, 2, 3 with these simple steps! #NPM2024 #BeReady 🔗ready.gov/september

Missouri Task Force 1 Deploying as a Type III Team to Louisiana Ahead of Francine Columbia, MO, September 10, 2024 — Missouri Task Force 1 (MO-TF1) has been activated for deployment to Louisiana in preparation for Tropical Cyclone Francine, which is forecasted to make landfall on

We're hiring a MOSWIN System Monitoring Analyst in our Interoperability Center, overseeing our interoperable network. Duties include supporting state & local agency communications needs, analyzing alarms/data & providing training & outreach. More info: mocareers.mo.gov/hiretrue/ce3/j…

📢 Deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance is September 23! Visit any of the DRC locations for help with your application or updates on your case ⬇️

On 9/11, first responders and civilians bravely ran toward danger. We will continue to honor them, the innocent victims who lost their lives to terrorists, and all who paid the ultimate price courageously fighting the war on terrorism #NeverForget

On the anniversary of one of the darkest days in our nation’s history, we remember the heroes lost during the 9/11 attacks. On this day that brings such strong emotions and painful memories, our hearts go out to their families, friends, and loved ones.