SEMA News Releases
Governor Kehoe Provides Update on State of Missouri's Continued Disaster Response and Recovery Efforts
July 02, 2025
Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Outreach Centers Open in Southwest Missouri Following Approval of Governor Kehoe’s Request for SBA Assistance for Severe Storms and Flooding on April 29
SBA approval of Governor Kehoe’s June 21 request makes low-interest disaster loans available for homeowners, renters, businesses and private nonprofits in 12 southwest Missouri counties
June 25, 2025
Governor Kehoe Applauds Accomplishments of Joint Recovery Effort One Month After EF-3 Tornado Devastated St. Louis
United effort of state, local, and volunteer groups has made tremendous progress in assisting tornado survivors and supporting St. Louis’ long-term recovery
June 16, 2025
SEMA to host Public Assistance applicant briefings June 16 and 17 for local governments, nonprofits included in federal disaster declarations from April 29 and May 16 storms
June 13, 2025
Governor Kehoe Announces FEMA to Participate in Joint Damage Assessments in 5 Southwest Missouri Counties for May 23-26 Severe Storms and Flooding
June 03, 2025
SEMA to host applicant briefings June 4, 5 and 6 for local governments, nonprofits included in federal disaster declarations from March and April storms
Applicant briefings provide an opportunity for eligible local governments and nonprofit agencies in declared counties to learn about the application process and FEMA program rules
June 03, 2025
Governor Kehoe Announces Special Session to Address Disaster Relief for Missourians, Tax Incentives for Economic Development, and Budget Appropriations
May 27, 2025
Governor Kehoe Requests Federal Disaster Declaration in Response to Devastating May 16 Severe Storms and Tornadoes
May 26, 2025
Governor Kehoe Announces Activation of the Missouri National Guard to Support Tornado Recovery Operations in St. Louis
May 24, 2025
FEMA to Participate in Joint Assessments of Damage to Public Infrastructure and Debris Removal Costs for St. Louis City and St. Louis and Scott Counties
May 23, 2025
President Trump Approves Governor Kehoe's Requests for Major Disaster Declaration to Assist Missourians Impacted by March 14-15 and March 30-April 8 Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding
May 23, 2025
Scott County to host a Multi-Agency Resource Center to provide recovery resources and assist disaster survivors
One-stop shop for survivors to receive assistance, such as clean-up supplies, insurance information, food stamp replacement, emergency financial assistance, legal services and more
May 23, 2025
Governor Kehoe Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for Barry, Greene, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton and Washington Counties for Destructive April 29 Severe Storms
May 19, 2025
Governor Kehoe Provides Update on May 16 Severe Storms and Tornadoes
May 19, 2025
Governor Kehoe Announces FEMA to Participate in Joint Damage Assessments for April 28-29 Storms in Southern Missouri
May 08, 2025
Governor Kehoe Requests Federal Disaster Declaration in Response to March 30-April 8 Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding
May 01, 2025
SEMA announces Multi-Agency Resource Center in Delta to assist those impacted by severe storms
A Multi-Agency Resource Center is a one-stop shop for cleanup kits, supplies, tarps, food stamp replacement, insurance information and other recovery information
April 30, 2025
Governor Kehoe Announces FEMA to Participate in Joint Damage Assessments for Damage to Roads, Bridges and Public Infrastructure in 25 Counties
April 16, 2025
Governor Kehoe Seeks Joint Damage Assessments in Preparation for Second Federal Disaster Declaration Request within Four Weeks
April 11, 2025
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