FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 21, 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 Governor Mike Parson today declared a …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2019 Governor Parson Encourages Missourians to Think Safety as Flooding Continues Governor Mike Parson today urged Missourians to use caution around floodwater as Missouri River levels near cresting at major flood stage in …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2019 Trooper named Missouri State Employee of the Month for relentless investigation after 2 young children discovered along Mid-Missouri highway A Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper has been named Missouri State Employee …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2019 Governor Parson Meets with Emergency Management Team as Flooding Impacts More of State; Missourians Urged to Take Protective Actions This morning, as Missouri River levels continued to rise, Governor Mike Parson met …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 07, 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 …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 25, 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 …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 06, 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 Following a …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 30, 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 Southeast Missouri – home to …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 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 As dangerously cold temperatures overtake Missouri this week, …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 04, 2019 Department of Public Safety now accepting nominations for awards honoring heroic first responders, and civilians who assisted first responders The Department of Public Safety today announced it is accepting …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 20, 2018 Department of Public Safety releases poster aimed at combating human trafficking in Missouri STOP Human Trafficking poster can be printed from DPS website or ordered online; certain businesses must display poster by …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 13, 2018 Rescues following house explosion win Missouri Public Safety fire investigator State Employee of the Month honors Division of Fire Safety Fire Investigator Ryan Lesh awarded top state honor for his role in rescuing …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 04, 2018 State Fire Marshal recognizes American Red Cross program that has installed almost 34,000 smoke alarms in Missouri homes at no cost to residents 60 percent of home fire deaths occur in homes without working smoke …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2018 Gov. Parson Awards Missouri Public Safety Medals to First Responders from Across State and Civilians Who Courageously Assisted Responders in 2017 Missouri’s Highest Public Safety Honors Awarded on Day Governor …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2018 In St. Louis, Governor Parson Awards Missouri Public Safety Medals to Public Safety Responders and Civilian for Heroic, Live-Saving Efforts in 2017 Missouri’s Highest Public Safety Honors Awarded on Day Governor …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 05, 2018 Nov. 14 is Missouri Winter Weather Preparedness Day, a reminder to get ready for snow, ice and potentially dangerous cold temperatures this season Missouri has had six ice storms over the last 16 winters that were so …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2018 State fire marshal recommends Missourians use hour gained on Sunday to test smoke alarms, change batteries Vast majority of Missouri home fire deaths occur in homes without working smoke alarms State Fire Marshal Tim …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2018 Director Karsten names two veteran public safety leaders to top posts in Department of Public Safety Department of Public Safety Director Sandy Karsten today announced the appointment of two veteran Missouri public …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2018 Almost 450,000 Missourians now registered for annual statewide ‘ShakeOut’ earthquake drill on Oct. 18 Sign up now to participate in this year’s ‘Drop, Cover, Hold On’ drill Eight days before Missouri’s annual …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 04, 2018 In Missouri, October means it’s time to think about heating safety and preventing fires in the home Fire Prevention Week – Oct. 7-13 –focuses on Look. Listen. Learn. Cooler temperatures are on the way this month – …
