SEMA News Releases
Winter Weather Preparedness Week is a reminder to prepare in advance for winter’s hazards
November 13, 2020
More than 325,000 Missourians already registered for annual statewide ‘ShakeOut’ earthquake drill Oct. 15
Sign up now to participate in this year’s ‘Drop, Cover, Hold On’ drill
October 07, 2020
More Than $9 Million in Grants Approved for Six Missouri School Districts to Provide Protection Against Tornadoes
Federal Emergency Management Agency approves plans for schools in six Missouri counties to shelter total of more than 4,500 students, staff, and residents during severe storms
September 22, 2020
Governor Parson Signs Executive Order 20-16 Extending Mobilization of Missouri National Guard
September 16, 2020
Missouri’s statewide ‘ShakeOut’ earthquake drill set for Oct. 15
Hundreds of thousands of Missourians expected to participate in ‘Drop, Cover, Hold On’ exercise
August 31, 2020
Governor Parson Meets with Dr. Deborah Birx, Cabinet Members, State Health Officials, and Community Stakeholders to Discuss COVID-19 in Missouri
August 18, 2020
Governor Parson Meets with K-12 Administrators, Educators Across the State to Discuss School Reopening Plans and State Support
August 04, 2020
President Trump Approves Governor Parson’s Request for Major Disaster Declaration Due to May Severe Storms
July 10, 2020
Governor Parson Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for 19 Missouri Counties Due to May Severe Storms
June 17, 2020
Governor Parson Announces Missouri Will Fully Reopen, Enter Phase 2 of Recovery Plan on June 16
June 11, 2020
Missouri Summer Safety Day, June 3, is a reminder of the serious hazards posed by lightning and excessive heat
June 01, 2020
Governor Parson Activates Missouri National Guard to Assist Local Authorities and Protect Citizens from Violence and Property Destruction
May 30, 2020
Governor Parson Extends Phase 1 of “Show Me Strong Recovery” Plan Through June 15
May 28, 2020
Missouri SEMA team member elected president of national earthquake program managers group
May 21, 2020
Governor Parson Announces Plan to Rapidly Increase COVID-19 Testing Volume in Missouri
May 21, 2020
Governor Parson Announces Launch of New COVID-19 Dashboard
May 20, 2020
Governor Parson Begins Process to Obtain Federal Disaster Assistance for Severe Storms in Missouri on May 3 - 4
Governor Parson Requests Damage Assessments for 19 Missouri Counties
May 14, 2020
Governor Parson Announces Priorities for Expanded Access to Testing
May 13, 2020
Governor Parson Highlights Data Supporting “Show Me Strong Recovery” Plan
May 07, 2020
Governor Parson Highlights “Show Me Strong Recovery” Pillars as Missouri Prepares to Reopen Monday
May 01, 2020
Governor Parson Announces First Phase of “Show Me Strong Recovery” Plan to Begin May 4
April 27, 2020
Governor Parson Signs Executive Order 20-09 Extending State of Emergency in Missouri
April 24, 2020
Governor Parson Announces Deployment of Decontamination System in Missouri to Assist with N95 Mask Shortage
April 22, 2020
Department of Public Safety and vendor resolve KN95 mask issue after vendor refunds state funds
April 20, 2020
Governor Parson Highlights “Show Me Strong” Recovery Plan
April 17, 2020
Governor Parson Extends Statewide “Stay Home Missouri” Order Through May 3, Announces Initial COVID-19 Recovery Plan
April 16, 2020
Governor Parson announces State of Missouri is moving forward with first Alternate Care Site in St. Louis region
Florissant Hotel Being Converted to Care for Missourians with Mild COVID-19 Symptoms and Those Recovering after Hospitalization
April 08, 2020
State of Missouri Recruiting Medical Personnel to Boost COVID-19 Response Across State
Health Care Students, Retired Doctors, and Nurses Urged to Consider Joining Missouri Disaster Medical Assistance Team
April 06, 2020
Governor Parson Issues Statewide “Stay Home Missouri” Order to Control, Contain, and Combat COVID-19
April 03, 2020
SEMA adapts Applicant Briefing to online presentation in support of local governments, nonprofits statewide involved in COVID-19 response
Normal in-person presentation about FEMA program rules and application process shift to online video format for local governments and eligible agencies included in federal Public Assistance disaster declaration
April 02, 2020
President Trump Approves Governor Parson’s Request for Major Disaster Declaration to Support Missouri’s Coronavirus Response
March 26, 2020
Governor Parson Requests Federal Major Disaster Declaration for Missouri in Response to COVID-19
March 25, 2020
Governor Parson Signs Executive Order 20-02 Declaring a State of Emergency in Missouri
March 13, 2020
Grant Funding Opportunity for Missouri 911 Centers for Next Generation 911 Equipment Upgrades
Application Deadline is Now April 30, 2020 for Grants Available to Missouri Public Safety Answering Points
March 03, 2020
Homeland Security Grant Funding Opportunity for Missouri Nonprofit Organizations at Risk of Terrorist Attack
Application Deadline is March 20, 2020 for Individual Grants of up to $100,000
March 02, 2020
Severe Weather Preparedness Week and Statewide Tornado Drill help prepare Missourians for severe weather threats
From March 2 to 6 Missourians are encouraged to take action to respond to deadly hazards posed by tornadoes, severe storms, flooding and lightning
February 24, 2020
State Emergency Management Agency Director Ron Walker to retire after 42 years of service to Missouri
February 05, 2020
Missouri Earthquake Awareness Month emphasizes taking action to reduce risks in New Madrid Seismic Zone
SEMA to host earthquake events to bolster preparedness
January 31, 2020
Missourians urged to put safety first as powerful multi-faceted storm system moves across state
Flooding, severe storms, freezing rain and snow are forecast to threaten parts of Missouri over next 36 hours
January 10, 2020