SEMA News Releases
Public Assistance Applicant Briefings for Missouri spring flooding to be held in early June
Local governments and eligible nonprofit agencies in 13 counties included in FEMA-4435-DR are strongly encouraged to attend meetings, which discuss application process and FEMA program rules
May 22, 2019
Governor Parson Declares State of Emergency in Response to Severe Weather and Ongoing Flooding
May 21, 2019
President Trump Approves Governor Parson’s Request for Major Disaster Declaration for Missouri
May 20, 2019
Governor Parson Requests Federal Disaster Declaration in Response to Flooding
April 24, 2019
In Flood Recovery Meetings, Governor Parson Says Request for Federal Disaster Declaration Will Likely Come Next Week
April 18, 2019
Missouri state government team wins international technology award for innovative platforms
April 08, 2019
Governor Parson Calls for Joint Federal, State, and Local Damage Assessments in Preparation for Federal Disaster Declaration Request
Damage assessments requested for Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Holt, Mississippi, New Madrid, and Ray counties; additional counties likely to be added to request
April 05, 2019
Governors Meet with Corps of Engineers to Call for Change to Missouri River Management
April 03, 2019
Governor Parson Declares State of Emergency in Missouri in Response to Flooding
Governor Parson and Congressman Graves to Meet With Local Officials in Atchison and Buchanan Counties
March 21, 2019
Governor Parson Encourages Missourians to Think Safety as Flooding Continues
March 18, 2019
Governor Parson Meets with Emergency Management Team as Flooding Impacts More of State; Missourians Urged to Take Protective Actions
March 15, 2019
$3.5 million in grants approved for three Missouri schools to provide protection against tornadoes
Federal Emergency Management Agency approves plans for schools in Christian, Lawrence and McDonald counties to shelter total of more than 2,250 students, staff, and residents during severe storms
March 07, 2019
Missouri’s 39 flood deaths over last 4 years underscore extreme danger of vehicles and flooding – 87 percent of victims had been in automobiles
Missourians are encouraged to take action during Severe Weather Preparedness Week, which includes March 5 statewide tornado drill
February 25, 2019
SEMA to host Missouri Earthquake Summit for local and state officials to strengthen preparedness
More than 260 registered for Feb. 20 conference in southeast Missouri
February 14, 2019
Governor Parson Urges Missourians to Limit Travel as Hazardous Conditions Take Hold across Missouri
Governor met tonight with state emergency managers and responders at State Emergency Operations Center
February 06, 2019
Missouri Earthquake Awareness Month calls attention to risks of New Madrid Seismic Zone
Missourians are encouraged to prepare and learn how to respond in case of a large-scale earthquake
January 30, 2019
Governor Parson Encourages Missourians to Brace for Bitter Cold
Entire State to Feel Arctic Blast, Wind Chill in Areas Expected to Exceed -40 Degrees
January 28, 2019