Features
Missouri has recently seen flooding, severe weather and devastating tornadoes. Meanwhile, two earthquakes struck in the U.S. within hours of each other as a hurricane moved toward the East Coast. 
The University of Missouri Environmental Health and Safety Fall 2011 newsletter is now available as a PDF file on the EHS website. Articles include seasonal flu and colds prevention, as well as more MU-specific information about online training for emergencies, bloodborne pathogen online training, safe management of oxidizing agents, and an introduction of new MU EHS Director Maureen Kotlas. 
Drought is a slow-moving natural hazard that affects millions of people worldwide each year. Understanding these impacts is crucial for drought planning, mitigation and response. 
Picking up the pieces
MU Extension's emergency management resources on floods and tornadoes provide sound advice to guide you through the recovery and rebuilding process. 
Many Missouri families are trying to recover from floods and tornadoes and to put the pieces of their lives back together. 
As communities pick up the pieces, builders and homeowners take a closer look at safe rooms. Watch the video. 
Missouri weather brings year-round chances for severe weather. Every family should have a plan and supplies, and every family member should know what to do. Get started on your family's plan today. 
In an emergency, you won't have time to gather up important papers, like bank records, savings bonds and birth certificates. MU Extension publication EC705, Our Valuable Papers, is a guide to organize important records. 
CEMP 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. 
Websites
The following are general-interest emergency management Websites from the University of Missouri. Browse the menu on the left for sites on more specific emergency management topics.
You may be interested in these external websites: