SEMA News Releases
Governor Kehoe Urges Caution as State Deploys Resources, Personnel in Response to Potentially Historic Rainfall and Dangerous Flooding
April 04, 2025
Governor Kehoe Requests Federal Disaster Declaration in Response to March 14-15 Severe Storms and Tornadoes
April 02, 2025
SEMA announces additional Multi-Agency Resource Centers in Jefferson and St. Louis counties to assist disaster survivors
March 27, 2025
SEMA shares latest data in multi-year floodplain mapping project
Latest data shows minimal changes for most of the Lake of the Ozarks from current effective floodplain map; release of data marks beginning of review and comment period
March 26, 2025
Multi-Agency Resource Centers to provide recovery resources and assist disaster survivors
One-stop shops for clean-up supplies, insurance information, food stamp replacement, emergency financial assistance, legal services and more
March 21, 2025
Governor Kehoe Signs Executive Order 25-20 to Expedite Storm Cleanup, Allows for Waivers of Certain Environmental Regulations
March 20, 2025
Governor Kehoe Announces FEMA to Participate in Joint Damage Assessments for Public Assistance
Move comes two days after Governor requested damage assessments for homes and private property; next step in seeking federal disaster declaration
March 20, 2025
Governor Kehoe Expands Joint Damage Assessment Request to Include Dunklin and Madison Counties in Preparation for Major Federal Disaster Declaration Request
March 18, 2025
Governor Kehoe Seeks Joint Damage Assessments in Preparation for Major Federal Disaster Declaration Request
March 17, 2025
Governor Kehoe Provides Update on Missouri's Storm Response and Recovery Efforts
March 16, 2025
Missouri Continues to Respond to Fatal Tornadoes and Severe Storms After Widespread Damage Crosses the State
March 15, 2025
Governor Kehoe Signs Executive Order 25-19 Activating State Emergency Operations Plan in Preparation for Severe Weather
March 14, 2025
Hundreds expected to attend earthquake conference in Cape Girardeau; experts to discuss New Madrid Seismic Zone risk
March 10, 2025
Missouri to observe Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 3 – 7
Missourians reminded to prepare for severe weather and participate in statewide tornado drill on March 5
February 24, 2025
February is Earthquake Awareness Month in Missouri with emphasis on preparedness
Missourians reminded of risk of damaging earthquake in the New Madrid Seismic Zone
February 07, 2025
SEMA to host applicant briefings Jan. 14 and 15 for local governments, nonprofits included in federal disaster declaration
Eligible local governments and nonprofit agencies in declared counties encouraged to attend to learn about application process and FEMA program rules
January 10, 2025