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. […]
National Preparedness Month
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 […]
3 Ways to Prepare for Power Outages: National Preparedness Month
Do you have a plan for times when the power goes out? Most times, should one lose power, it’ll be back on in a matter […]
7 Weather Safety Tips and Information – National Preparedness Month
This week’s focus during National Preparedness Month is weather safety. We experience many different types of potentially dangerous weather in Southeast Missouri, including ice, snow, extreme […]
5 Things to Know About Flooding to Keep You and Your Family Safe
Information from the National Weather Service & National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Knowing what to do before, during and after a flooding event can increase […]
National Preparedness Month Proclamation – Sept. 22 City Council Meeting
Jim Watkins, CERT Coordinator, accepts a proclamation from Mayor Harry Rediger during the Sept. 22 City Council meeting in Cape Girardeau, recognizing September as “National […]
Develop an Emergency Plan for Both You and Your Pets
Information from community.fema.gov and ready.gov If you are like millions of animal owners nationwide, your pet is an important member of your household. When planning your family for disaster, […]