Disasters don’t wait. Make your plan today. September is National Preparedness Month (NPM) and a great time to plan for and practice safety with your family, co-workers, school, neighbors, and yourself! Consider taking the following steps each week during September to strengthen your knowledge of preparedness: Make A Plan: Talk with your family and create…

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has activated a state contract with SLSCO of Galveston, Texas, to provide monoclonal antibody (mAb) infusion treatment at several locations across the state of Missouri, including Sikeston and Poplar Bluff. Treatment is free to the patient at the local infusion centers at those locations, as well as local medical centers. If…

In the midst of COVID-19, our vulnerable populations have become more susceptible to many dangers. To discuss ways to assist, this year’s Children and Youth in Disaster Conference will cover related topics via “lunch and learn” format online, including the following: Emergency preparedness for individuals and families The impact of COVID-19 and stress on our…

Former Region E Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Coordinator Jim Watkins shows you how to prepare a kit for disasters at home or work by filling a five-gallon bucket with appropriate items. VIEW list of bucket contents Make your own kit at home or at work. You can use a 5-gallon bucket or sturdy tote…

From a news release from the Office of Gov. Mike Parson Governor Mike Parson signed HB 16 into law, which provides more than $324 million in funding for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP).  “HB 16 will provide much needed assistance to tenants and landlords across the state. COVID-19’s economic impacts have created hard times…

Check out MOStopsCovid.com for information about the COVID-19 vaccine plan and rollout across the state of Missouri in coming weeks and months. Get the facts about the COVID-19 vaccine The website provides Missourians with information regarding the safety of the vaccines, research and production processes, and when they may be eligible for vaccination. The website…

As worldwide response to the novel coronavirus continues, consider looking to local and statewide sources for updated information and statistics. Missouri statewide information is available online at showmestrong.mo.gov. Local Public HealthLook to your public health department for your county’s updated details or for local answers to questions. Use our search function to find their contact…