Drop, Cover, Hold On – 2016 Great Central U.S. ShakeOut on Oct. 20
Information from a Missouri State Emergency Management Agency news release Registration is open for the 2016 Great Central U. S. “ShakeOut” earthquake drill on Oct. […]
Emergency Management
13 Fire Safety Tips for National Preparedness Month
Fire safety is something that most of us want to keep in mind on a regular basis, but don’t always take the time to do. […]
Be Prepared: Get Emergency Ready on a Budget
Information from community.fema.gov and ready.gov It is no secret that many families and individuals are looking to cut back on spending. But with the frequency of disasters, both natural […]
Proclamation for National Preparedness Month at Sept. 6 City Council Meeting
Mayor Harry Rediger presented a proclamation during the Sept. 6 City Council meeting in Cape Girardeau, recognizing September as “National Preparedness Month.” On hand to accept the […]
PrepareAthon: Families and Communities Urged to Take Steps to Prepare for Hazards
Information from a FEMA news release FEMA and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA’s) National Weather Service (NWS) urge Americans to take actions to prepare […]
September is National Preparedness Month
Information from community.fema.gov and ready.gov September is National Preparedness Month (NPM). It is a time to prepare yourself and those in your care for emergencies and disasters. If you’ve […]
A Year of Progress: 2015 City of Cape Girardeau Annual Report
Celebrating 2015, A Year of Partnerships and Progress In 2013, the City Council developed a multi-year improvement plan for the City, including five objectives with […]
Even Renters May Qualify for Flooding Disaster Assistance
Information from a FEMA news release Missouri renters who lost their homes or personal property as a result of the severe storms and flooding between Dec. 23, […]
Free Legal Advice for Missouri Disaster Survivors
Information from a FEMA/SBA news release Hotline: 800-829-4128 Missouri residents who find themselves in need of legal advice as a result of the recent storms […]
Federal Disaster Recovery Center Open in Cape Girardeau to Assist Residents Affected by Flooding
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), along with the State of Missouri and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), have opened a new disaster recovery center in […]