FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 05, 2019 Veteran public safety leader Zim Schwartze named Missouri Capitol Police Chief Schwartze’s 28 years of public safety leadership experience includes law enforcement, emergency management and 911 communications …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 20, 2019 Thanksgiving marks start of period of higher fire risk as more people gather indoors to celebrate the holidays State Fire Marshal urges Missourians to put safety first as they cook, decorate and gather for family …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 18, 2019 Governor Parson Announces Launch of Youth Vaping Awareness Campaign In a press conference today, Governor Mike Parson announced the launch of the state’s Clear the Air youth vaping awareness campaign to bring …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 15, 2019 Cold weather can be deadly: Last year, Missouri experienced 40 hypothermia deaths and 28 motorists died in winter weather-related crashes During Winter Weather Preparedness week, Missourians are reminded of …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2019 Nomination deadline is Feb. 29, 2020 for Missouri Public Safety Medals honoring heroic first responders and civilians New nomination deadline for Medal of Valor, Governor’s Medal and Public Safety Civilian …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 05, 2019 Missouri 5th graders invited to participate in Department of Public Safety National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest Winning student, parents and teacher could win a trip to Washington, D.C. To call attention of …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 01, 2019 Advisory: First responders to conduct realistic training exercise at Missouri Capitol Friday that could restrict traffic in immediate area of Capitol building Advisory: First responders to conduct realistic training …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 31, 2019 Use extra hour this weekend to test smoke alarms and change batteries State fire marshal urges Missourians without working smoke alarms to contact local fire departments or American Red Cross to obtain smoke alarms at …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2019 Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control to conduct inspections of retailers that sell vaping products in St. Francois County The Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control announces that during November it will be …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 29, 2019 Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control to conduct inspections of retailers that sell vaping products in Jackson County The Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control announces that during November it will be conducting …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 28, 2019 Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control to conduct inspections of retailers that sell vaping products The Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control announces that sometime in the month of November it will be conducting …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 17, 2019 Advisory: Over 130 to participate Saturday in third annual State Fire Marshal’s 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Last year’s event commemorating firefighters killed on 9/11 raised over $10,000 for the National Fallen …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 15, 2019 Governor Parson Signs Executive Order 19-18 Regarding Youth Vaping in Missouri Today, Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 19-18 regarding the use of vaping devices among youth in Missouri. Continue reading the …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2019 Missouri State Employee Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Oct. 24 in Jefferson City Missouri state government team members in Jefferson City will have a fast and convenient way to safely dispose of expired, unused …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 04, 2019 Additional Applicant Briefings begin next Tuesday, October 8, for local governments, nonprofits included in federal disaster declaration expansion Local governments and eligible agencies in 14 additional counties and …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 02, 2019 Over 400,000 Missourians now registered for annual statewide ‘ShakeOut’ earthquake drill on Oct. 17 Sign up now to participate in this year’s ‘Drop, Cover, Hold On’ drill Two weeks before Missouri’s annual statewide …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2019 More Missouri communities to receive reimbursements for disaster response and recovery expenses as FEMA approves state’s request to add 14 more counties and St. Louis to disaster declaration Approval means local …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2019 Fire Prevention Week is ideal time to make your home safe for heating season and approaching holidays National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6 – 12, emphasizes practicing how your family would escape a blaze at home It …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 18, 2019 Missouri emergency management official named State Employee of Month for his key role in 2019 disaster recovery Ron Broxton, a member of the leadership team at Missouri’s State Emergency Management Agency, has been …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2019 Applicant Briefings begin next Monday, August 26, for local governments, nonprofits included in federal disaster declaration Local governments and eligible agencies in 68 counties included in federal Public Assistance …
