SEMA News Releases
Two Months after Historic Flooding, over $85 Million in Assistance has been Approved for St. Louis Area Residents
September 26, 2022
Missouri ‘ShakeOut’ earthquake drill coming Oct. 20
Last year’s 4.0 southeast Missouri temblor reminded many that New Madrid Seismic Zone is an active earthquake zone and importance of ‘Drop, Cover, Hold On’ exercise
September 06, 2022
SEMA hosts Applicant Briefings Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 16 and 17, for local governments, nonprofits included in federal disaster declaration
Eligible local governments and agencies in St. Louis City, and St. Louis, St. Charles, and Montgomery counties included in federal disaster declaration strongly encouraged to attend the meetings, which discuss application process and FEMA program rules
August 12, 2022
Federal Government Approves Governor Parson’s Request for Federal Disaster Declaration to Assist St. Louis Region after Record Flooding
Eligible residents and businesses in City of St. Louis and St. Louis and St. Charles counties can seek assistance to recover from flooding damage
August 08, 2022
St. Louis Multi-Agency Resource Center will continue providing flooding assistance this week
3 additional dates have been added so families impacted by flooding can receive assistance Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday at St. Louis MARC location
August 08, 2022
Governor Parson Announces FEMA to Participate in Damage Assessments in Preparation for Federal Disaster Declaration Request for Historic Flooding
July 31, 2022
Governor Parson Provides Update on Support to St. Louis Region to Expedite Federal Disaster Declaration Request
July 29, 2022
Governor Parson's Statement on Flooding Event in St. Louis Area
July 26, 2022
Acting Governor Kehoe Issues Executive Order 22-05 in Response to Severe Weather, Flooding in St. Louis Area
July 26, 2022
Governor Parson Signs Executive Order to Accelerate Drought Response Actions
July 21, 2022
Missouri SEMA team member selected for national floodplain management award
May 17, 2022
Earthquake Summit coming to St. Louis for first time; will discuss risk from nearby New Madrid Seismic Zone
March 01, 2022
Missouri Severe Weather Preparedness Week is March 7 – 11
Missourians are reminded to prepare and plan for severe weather and participate in Statewide Tornado Drill on Tuesday, March 8
February 27, 2022
Recent earthquake activity raises interest in Earthquake Awareness Month in Missouri
Largest quake in 30 years in November serves as a reminder to prepare for earthquake safety
January 27, 2022
Federal Medical Team Headed to St. Louis to Assist Hospital Staff Following State Request
January 21, 2022
FEMA Approves Governor Parson's Federal Disaster Declaration Request for December 10 Severe Storms and Tornadoes
January 11, 2022