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.
Disaster Resources
2012 Severe Weather
Waiver
- Missouri Department of Natural Resources issues waiver suspending specific statutes and administrative rules (Feb. 29, 2012)
Executive Orders
News Releases
- Gov. Nixon deploys National Guard in response to deadly tornadoes (Feb. 29, 2012)
- Gov. Nixon to examine tornado damage in Branson and Cassville this afternoon (Feb. 29, 2012)
- Gov. Nixon declares state of emergency in response to severe storms, including tornadoes, across Missouri (Feb. 29, 2012)
2011 Joplin Tornado
Photos Credit: Tom Uhlenbrock, Missouri Department of Natural Resources
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Waiver
Executive Orders
- Executive Order 11-25 - Gov. Jay Nixon extends the State of Emergency within Missouri for the severe weather that began on April 19, 2011 (Dec. 14, 2011)
- Executive Order 11-23 - Gov. Jay Nixon extends the State of Emergency within Missouri for the severe weather that began on April 19, 2011 (Sept. 13, 2011)
- Executive Order 11-19 - Gov. Jay Nixon extends the State of Emergency within Missouri for the severe weather that began on April 19, 2011 (June 17, 2011)
- Executive Order 11-17 - Gov. Jay Nixon establishes the State of Missouri Resource, Recovery & Rebuilding Center in the City of Joplin in response to a tornado that struck there on May 22, 2011. (June 7, 2011)
- Executive Order 11-16 - Gov. Jay Nixon authorizes the Joplin Public School system to immediately begin to retrofit and furnish warehouse and retail structures to house district programs displaced by the tornado and severe storms on May 22, 2011, without requiring advertisement for bids. (June 3, 2011)
- Executive Order 11-15 - Gov. Jay Nixon authorizes the Joplin Public School system to immediately rebuild, restore, and/or renovate their buildings that were damaged by a tornado and severe storms on May 22, 2011, without requiring advertisement for bids. (June 1, 2011)
- Executive Order 11-14 - Gov. Nixon signs executive order directing National Guard to coordinate and supervise debris removal and cleanup in Joplin (May 26, 2011)
- Executive Order 11-12 - Gov. Nixon signs executive order putting emergency protections in place for insurance policyholders in Joplin (May 26, 2011)
- Executive Order 11-11 - Gov. Nixon signs executive order waiving fees for replacing identification for Joplin tornado victims (May 26, 2011)
- Executive Order 11-10 - Gov. Jay Nixon today signed Executive Order 11-10 to help ensure continuity of medical care for Missourians whose records were lost or destroyed in the devastating tornado that struck Joplin on Sunday (May 25, 2011)
- Executive Order 11-09 - Gov. Jay Nixon has declared a State of Emergency within Missouri for the severe weather that began on April 19, 2011 (May 20, 2011)
- Executive Order 11-07 - Gov. Jay Nixon declares that the State Emergency Management Agency has advised that severe weather has caused a natural disaster of significant proportions in Missouri (Apr. 25, 2011)
News Releases
- Department of Natural Resources grants, extends waivers aiding continue cleanup from spring, summer disasters (September 19, 2011)
- Gov. Nixon invests up to $1.5 million in Joplin Schools to avoid tax increase on local residents, businesses (August 11, 2011)
- Gov. Nixon says State of Missouri will cover the full portion of state/local share of expedited debris removal costs, which will increase to 25 percent after Aug. 7 (August 4, 2011)
- Gov. Nixon releases statement on denial of Expedited Debris Removal extension (August 3, 2011)
- State will pay full 10 percent of state/local share of Joplin expedited debris removal costs, Gov. Nixon says (August 1, 2011)
- Gov. Nixon requests extension of federal expedited debris removal program in Joplin (July 26, 2011)
- Gov. Nixon announces more than $122 million in targeted resources for construction and rehabilitation of new housing for families in Joplin region (July 19, 2011)
- Gov. Nixon announces expansion of Missouri Disaster Recovery Jobs Program; initiative will add an additional 130 clean-up, humanitarian jobs in Joplin (July 7, 2011)
- Gov. Nixon announces $75 million in new resources for Joplin-area businesses to assist rebuild and recovery from May 22 tornado (June 24, 2011)
- Gov. Nixon tours temporary facility that will house Joplin 11th-, 12th-grade students (June 15, 2011)
- Federal disaster assistance extended to two additional Missouri counties hit hard by flooding and severe storms (June 14, 2011)
- Gov. Nixon requests federal government to cover 100 percent of public assistance costs in response to natural disasters in Missouri (June 3, 2011)
- Federal disaster assistance extended to more Missouri counties hit hard by flooding and severe storms (June 1, 2011)
- Gov. Nixon announces program to create more than 400 clean-up, humanitarian jobs in Joplin (June 1, 2011)
- Gov. Nixon announces federal program that will pay for 90 percent of expedited cleanup for catastrophic and extensively damaged areas from May 22 tornado (May 31, 2011)
- Nation has witnessed the spirit of Joplin, Gov. Nixon says, and the city will rebuild on a foundation of faith (May 30, 2011)
- Federal disaster assistance extended to more Missouri counties hit hard by severe storms and flooding (May 27, 2011)
- Gov. Nixon proclaims State Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Missourians affected by Joplin tornado (May 27, 2011)
- Advisory: Missourians to gather for Joplin Community Memorial Service on Sunday (May 27, 2011)
- Missouri State Parks will waive camping fees for tornado victims (May 26, 2011)
- Department of Natural Resources issues waivers to aid cleanup following tornados, severe thunderstorms in Joplin area (May 26, 2011)
- Gov. Nixon signs executive order directing National Guard to coordinate and supervise debris removal and cleanup in Joplin (May 26, 2011)
- Gov. Nixon signs executive order putting emergency protections in place for insurance policyholders in Joplin (May 26, 2011)
- Gov. Nixon signs executive order waiving fees for replacing identification for Joplin tornado victims (May 26, 2011)
- Gov. Nixon to send top officials to Joplin for Community Response Meeting (May 25, 2011)
- Gov. Nixon signs executive order to ensure continuity of medical care for Joplin tornado victims whose health records were lost in widespread wreckage (May 24, 2011)
- Federal disaster declaration extended to Jasper and Newton counties after tornadoes strike southwest Missouri (May 23, 2011)
- Gov. Nixon deploys National Guard to southwest Missouri in response to deadly tornadoes (May 22, 2011)
Find shelters and assistance
Missourians who need disaster information, shelter information or referrals are urged to call 211. The 211 service number is now available for most areas in Missouri. In areas where the 211 number is not operational, citizens can call 800-427-4626.
The Red Cross has established a shelter at the following address:
Leggett and Platt Athletic Center,
Missouri Southern State College
3950 E Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
Local Red Cross (Greater Ozarks Chapter): (417) 832-9500
More information on shelters in the area will be available as they open.
- Search for shelters near you
- Follow the Ozarks Red Cross on Twitter for the latest news
- Safe and Well – Tornado victims and their family and friends are encouraged to register as “Safe and Well” with the Red Cross. You can also search for missing family member and friends.
- Volunteer with the Greater Ozarks Regional Chapter of the American Red Cross
- www.ozarksredcross.org – Get updates from the Greater Ozarks Regional Chapter’s blog.
Tornado preparedness
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2011 Flooding/Severe Weather/Drought
Waiver
- Department of Natural Resources issues waiver suspending specific statutes flooding along the Missouri River (Sept. 16, 2011)
- Department of Natural Resources issues waiver suspending specific statutes (May 10, 2011)
- Waiver has been extended until Dec. 15, 2011 (Sept. 16, 2011)
- Department of Natural Resources issues waiver suspending specific statutes (May 9, 2011)
- Department of Natural Resources issues waiver suspending specific statutes (Apr. 25, 2011)
- Asbestos Regulations for SEMO flyer
Executive Orders
- Executive Order 11-23 - Gov. Jay Nixon extends the State of Emergency within Missouri for the severe weather that began on April 19, 2011 (Sept. 13, 2011)
- Executive Order 11-19 - Gov. Jay Nixon extends the State of Emergency within Missouri for the severe weather that began on April 19, 2011 (June 17, 2011)
- Executive Order 11-09 - Gov. Jay Nixon has declared a State of Emergency within Missouri for the severe weather that began on April 19, 2011 (May 20, 2011)
- Executive Order 11-08 - Gov. Jay Nixon has been advised by the State Emergency Management Agency that the on-going and forecast severe storm systems have caused, or have the potential to cause, damages associated with flooding, flash flooding, high winds, hail, and tornadoes impacting communities throughout the state of Missouri (Apr. 25, 2011)
- Executive Order 11-07 - Gov. Jay Nixon declares that the State Emergency Management Agency has advised that severe weather has caused a natural disaster of significant proportions in Missouri (Apr. 25, 2011)
- Executive Order 11-06 - Gov. Jay Nixon declares that a State of Emergency exists in the State of Missouri due to on-going and forecasted severe storm systems (Apr. 22, 2011)
News Releases
- Federal disaster assistance for Missouri River flooding extended to local, county governments in 10 counties (Sept 9, 2011)
- Gov. Nixon requests disaster declaration from USDA to help farmers in 23 counties impacted by heavy rain, flooding (August 19, 2011)
- Flood control must be highest priority in managing Missouri River, Gov. Nixon and other Governors of states hit by flooding tell Secretary of the Army after historic summit (August 19, 2011)
- After historic summer floods, Gov. Nixon commits to rebuilding Missouri River levees (August 17, 2011)
- Missouri receives major disaster declaration for Missouri River flooding (August 12, 2011)
- Gov. Nixon asks Farm Service Agency to begin damage assessments from excessive heat and severe drought conditions in all 114 Missouri counties, St. Louis City (August 4, 2011)
- Gov. Nixon requests major disaster declaration for state of Missouri (July 25, 2011)
- Gov. Nixon requests Farm Service Agency to begin damage assessments from heavy rain, flooding in 27 Missouri counties (July 8, 2011)
- Gov. Nixon announces 320 clean-up, humanitarian jobs in 35 southern counties damaged by severe flooding (July 7, 2011)
- President Obama issues federal emergency declaration for flooding at request of Gov. Nixon (June 30, 2011)
- Gov. Nixon requests federal emergency declaration from the President because of unprecedented flooding (June 24, 2011)
- Governor had requested FEMA include additional counties in disaster declaration; federal government will reimburse eligible individuals for uninsured disaster damage (May 20, 2011)
- Gov. Nixon gives emergency approval for grant to get water line to 120 homes in Wayne County where flooding has cut off all water service (May 13, 2011)
- Gov. Jay Nixon, Vice President Biden tour tornado damage in St. Louis County (May 11, 2011)
- Gov. Nixon pledges $25 million in state funds to help local governments rebuild after historic flooding (May 10, 2011)
- President Obama Signs Missouri Disaster Declaration (May 10, 2011)
- Five Missouri counties receive major disaster declaration; additional county designations pending (May 9, 2011)
- Gov. Nixon requests Farm Service Agency to begin damage assessments in wake of severe flooding, storms (May 9, 2011)
- Department of Natural Resources aids returning flood victims with cleanup guidance (May 6, 2011)
- Gov. Nixon to deploy senior officials for Community Response Meetings in region affected by historic flooding (May 6, 2011)
- Gov. Nixon requests major disaster declaration for state of Missouri (May 5, 2011)
- Statement from Gov. Nixon on upcoming survey of flood damage by Director of Missouri Department of Agriculture (May 4, 2011)
- Statement from Gov. Nixon on Corps' decision to breach Birds Point levee (May 2, 2011)
- Statement from Gov. Nixon regarding developments on flooding situation in southeast Missouri (Apr. 30, 2011)
- Department of Natural Resources provides guidance on flooding (Apr. 29, 2011)
- Gov. Nixon praises cooperative efforts of county sheriffs and Missouri National Guard to implement evacuation from Birds Point-New Madrid Floodway (Apr. 27, 2011)
- Statement from Gov. Nixon regarding plans by Corps of Engineers to intentionally breach Birds Point levee (Apr. 25, 2011)
- Gov. Nixon issues order to expedite cleanup from tornadoes (Apr. 25, 2011)
- Gov. Nixon activates Missouri National Guard to help with flood response, threats to levees (Apr. 25, 2011)
- Gov. Nixon declares state of emergency in response to severe storms, including tornadoes, across Missouri (Apr. 22, 2011)
2011 Winter Severe Weather
Waiver
- Department of Natural Resources notice of waiver extension (Jan. 28, 2011)
- Department of Natural Resources issues waiver to facilitate storm cleanup
Executive Orders
- Executive Order 10-27 – Gov. Jay Nixon declares that a State of Emergency exists in the State of Missouri due to severe storms (Dec. 31, 2010)
- Executive Order 11-01 - Gov. Jay Nixon issues executive order to facility severe storm cleanup (Jan. 4, 2011)
News Releases
- Buchanan and Pike counties to receive federal major disaster assistance for 2011 blizzard, at Gov. Nixon's request (May 3, 2011)
- Department of Natural Resources issues waivers to aid in cleanup following tornadoes (Jan. 4, 2011)
- Gov. Nixon expedites storm cleanup (Jan. 4, 2011)
- Gov. Nixon declares state of emergency in response to tornadoes, high winds across Missouri (Dec. 31, 2010)
2010 Summer Flooding
Executive Orders
- Executive Order 10-22 - Gov. Jay Nixon declares that a State of Emergency exists in the State of Missouri due to severe storm systems (June 21, 2010)
News Releases
- Department of Natural Resources provides cleanup guidance following recent flooding (June 29, 1010)
- Gov. Nixon declares state of emergency in Missouri in response to severe weather (June 21, 2010)
Disaster Resources
List of Affected Areas
View all State Emergency Management Agency Situation Reports.
Publications and Fact Sheets - Complete Packet of all Disaster Publications listed below
- Additional Contact Phone Numbers
- What to do with Disaster Debris
- Boil Water Notice
- Disaster Response Guidance for Public Drinking Water and Wastewater
- Disaster Response for On-Site Wastewater Systems
- Disaster-Related Animal Production Mortalities Emergency Procedures
- Emergency Guidance for Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste
- Facts on Open Burning Under Missouri Regulations
- Guidance on Wastewater Treatment Plants Affected by Flooding
- Household Chemicals and Household Hazardous Waste
- How to Construct a Sandbag Emergency Levee
- How to Handle Asbestos-Containing Debris
- Management of Petroleum and Other Materials from Damaged Boats
- Natural Disaster Recovery For Historic Buildings
- Restoring Drinking Water. Additional information is also available from the Department of Health and Senior Services on Water Quality on page 4, 5 and 6.
- Reducing the Impact of Flooding - Agricultural Chemicals
- Reducing the Impact of Flooding - Household Hazardous Waste
- Reducing the Impact of Flooding - Private Water Wells
- Reducing the Impact of Flooding - Propane Tanks
- Water Pollution
- What to do After the Flood - Regulatory and Permitting Requirements
Media Resources
- Severe weather ad promoting our department's storm resources
- Disaster Assistance Public Service Announcements
Other Resources Available on the Web
- EPA-Planning for Disaster Debris
- Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
- A Public Health Guide to Safe Disaster Recovery DOC - This guide can help you make some
basic emergency planning and preparation decisions. Safely recovering from a disaster
depends on what you do now to prepare. - A Public Health Guide for Emergency Shelters in Missouri for Shelter Coordinators and Staff DOC
- Flood Cleanup Instructions DOC
- Precautions for Returning to Flood-Damaged Homes or Buildings DOC
- Natural Disaster and Weather Emergencies
- A Public Health Guide to Safe Disaster Recovery DOC - This guide can help you make some
- National Weather Service - River Gauges
- DNR Regional and Satellite Offices
- State Emergency Management Agency
- University of Missouri Outreach and Extension
- Tree Care After Storms
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Kansas City District
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Memphis District
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Omaha District
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - St. Louis District
Financial Assistance for Communities Affected by Severe Weather
In Missouri You Can Be "Ready in 3"
Emergencies can strike anytime. A tornado, a flood or even a terrorist attack can change lives. Missouri families, communities, businesses and schools need to take steps today to prepare for an emergency. Ready in 3 can help.
