Natural Disaster Resources

The information contained in these documents and fact sheets is designed to help in cleaning up homes and communities that have been affected by severe weather, floods and other natural disasters. If your questions are not addressed by the fact sheets and documents below, please call the Missouri Department of Natural Resources at 800-361-4827.

Severe Storms 2008

Executive Orders

Executive Order 08-18 - Authorizes the Director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to temporarily waive or suspend the operation of any statutory or administrative rule or regulation currently in place under his purview in order to best serve the interests of the public health and safety during the period of the emergency and the subsequent recovery period. (May 13th)

Letters

Storm Waiver Letter (May 13, 2008)

News Releases

Department Issues Waivers To Aid in Cleanup Following Tornadoes (May 14, 2008)
Tornado Cleanup Tip: Repairing Damage To Historic Properties (May 14, 2008)
Gov. Blunt Issues Executive Order to Assist With Tornado Cleanup (May 13, 2008)
Gov. Blunt, Rep. Blunt, Secretary Chertoff and FEMA Administrator Paulison Tour Tornado Ravaged Southwest Missouri (May 13, 2008)
Department Offers Tornado Recovery Resources For Media (May 13, 2008)
Gov. Blunt, Public Safety Officials Warn More Possible Bad Weather Near (May 13, 2008)
Department Provides Guidance In Recovery Following Severe Storms (May 12, 2008)
Gov. Blunt Announces SEMA Working with Local Officials on Tornado Safe Room Project in Newton County (May 12, 2008)
Gov. Blunt Orders Flags Flown at Half-staff in Memory of Seneca Firefighter (May 12, 2008)
Gov. Blunt Commends Recovery Efforts During Visit to Tornado Ravaged Southwest Missouri (May 12, 2008)
Gov. Blunt Warns Southwest Missourians to Beware of Scams Following Destructive Tornadoes (May 12, 2008)
Gov. Blunt Announces Joint Damage Assessment Teams for Newton, Barry, Jasper Counties (May 12, 2008)
Gov. Blunt, Missouri State Highway Patrol Caution Motorist in Wake of Fatal Tornadoes (May 11, 2008)
Gov. Blunt Activates State Agencies and National Guard to Support Recovery Efforts from Deadly Tornadoes (May 11, 2008)
Gov. Blunt Statement on Newton County Tornado Damage (May 10, 2008)

Flood 2008

View photos of recent flooding. More added March 24, 2008.

Executive Orders

Letters

Storm Waiver Letter (March 21, 2008)

News Releases

Missouri Agencies Offer Drinking Water Safety Guidance After Illinois Earthquake (April 18, 2008)
Flood Cleanup Tip: Repairing Damage To Historic Properties (April 10, 2008)
Gov. Blunt Announces 47 Missouri Counties Approved for Disaster Public Assistance for March Flooding (April 9, 2008)
Flood Cleanup Tip: Cleaning Up Sandbags (April 9, 2008)
Flood Cleanup Tip: Animal Carcass Disposal (April 8, 2008)
Flood Cleanup Tip: Avoiding Asbestos Exposure (April 7, 2008)
Flood Cleanup Tip: Hazardous Chemicals (April 4, 2008)
Flood Cleanup Tip: Household Chemicals (April 3, 2008)
Gov. Blunt Warns More Flooding Expected to Occur Tonight and Tomorrow (April 2, 2008)
Gov. Blunt Announces Additional Counties Eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (April 2, 2008)
Flood Cleanup Tip: Debris Removal (April 2, 2008)
Gov. Blunt Announces Missourians in 16 Additional Counties Approved for Disaster Assistance (April 1, 2008)
Gov. Blunt Activates State Agencies in Response to Violent Storms (April 1, 2008)
Gov. Blunt Announces Disaster Unemployment Assistance for 19 Flood Impacted Counties (April 1, 2008)
Gov. Blunt, Public Safety Officials Warn of Deadly Hazards as Missourians Prepare for More Flooding (March 31, 2008)
Gov. Blunt Readies State in Anticipation of Expected Heavy Rain (March 28, 2008)
Gov. Blunt and Lt. Gov. Kinder Announce President's Approval of Their Request for Assistance for Missourians in 19 Counties (March 27, 2008)
Gov. Blunt Encouraged by Corps' Reduction of Man-Made Flood (March 27, 2008)
Gov. Blunt Condemns Washington's Decision for Man-Made Flood of Missouri River as State Continues Flood Recovery (March 24, 2008)
Gov. Blunt Announces Joint Damage Assessment Teams for 41 Counties (March 22, 2008)
Gov. Blunt, Health Department Waive Fee for Private Well Testing to Assist Flood Victims (March 21, 2008)
Gov. Blunt, Health Department Issues Guidelines for Missourians Returning to Flood-Damaged Homes or Buildings (March 21, 2008)
Gov. Blunt Issues Executive Order to Help Expedite Flood Cleanup (March 21, 2008)
Gov. Blunt Announces Expedited Federal Assistance for 70 Counties Approved (March 20, 2008)
Gov. Blunt, Health Department Issues Guidelines for Missourians Returning to Flood-Damaged Homes or Buildings (March 20, 2008)
Gov. Blunt Issues Executive Order to Help Expedite Flood Cleanup (March 20, 2008)
Department Offers Flood Recovery Resources For Media (March 20, 2008)
Gov. Blunt Announces Expedited Federal Assistance for 70 Counties Approved (March 19, 2008)
Gov. Blunt Seeks Expedited Federal Assistance for Missourians in 70 Counties Impacted by Floods and Severe Weather (March 19, 2008)
Gov. Blunt Provides Update on State's Efforts to Assist Missourians Threatened by Flooding (March 19, 2008)
Department of Natural Resources Provides Assistance During Flood Issues in Missouri (March 18, 2008)
Department of Natural Resources Offers Advice on Keeping Drinking Water Safe (March 18, 2008)
Department Responds to Flood Incidents (March 18, 2008)

Disaster Resources

View Prior Year Disaster Documents: 2007, 2006 or 2005

Publications and Fact Sheets

Media Resources

Other Resources Available on the Web

Financial Assistance for Communities Affected by Severe Weather

List of Affected Areas

View all State Emergency Management Agency Situation Reports.

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