Community Emergency Management

The Community Emergency Management Program provides education and technical assistance to individual and families, local governments, businesses, schools and organizations in preparing and responding to natural and man-made disasters.

Summer is here, are you prepared for severe weather?

Earthquake preparedness
With advanced preparation, the impact of an earthquake can be lessened. By taking precautionary steps, including a family disaster plan and emergency supplies, your family can be prepared for disaster

Statewide disaster response/recovery contact list

Public health tip -- the right coughing and sneezing technique can prevent the spread of cold and flu germs.
Video: "Why don't we do it in our sleeves?"

Generator safety
Gasoline-powered generators can help restore some power to homes, but if used incorrectly the generators can be deadly. Carbon monoxide can kill people in minutes. Read more
Watch: Windows Media video about generator safety

Preparedness
General information to use in preparing yourself, your home and your family for an emergency

Disaster recovery
Strategies for returning life to normal after a disaster

Specific types of emergencies we face in Missouri

Other hazards to be aware of

Pandemic flu (U.S. government site)

Espanol - Spanish language information
¿Cómo prepararse para emergencias? - Información en español.

Eric Evans, evanses@missouri.edu
Emergency Management Specialist
University of Missouri Extension
Fire and Rescue Training Institute

Updated 06/13/08

Community Emergency Management

Specific types of emergencies we face in Missouri

Other hazards to be aware of

Espanol - Spanish language information ¿Cómo prepararse para emergencias? - Información en español.

Espanol - Spanish language information
¿Cómo prepararse para emergencias? - Información en español.