School’s back in session for many towns across Missouri. Slow down, especially in school zones, and drive aware. MO Public Safety Missouri DESE MSHP General HQ

As students move in for fall semester, don’t forget to think about the best practices for charging e-bike batteries: >Comply with dorm rules >Always follow manufacturer instructions >Only use a charger matching the battery >Never overcharge >Only charge one battery at a time

Drought Update - August 15, 2024: The U.S. Drought Monitor shows 44.83% of Missouri is experiencing drought conditions, an increase from 36.49% reported one week ago. Submit drought condition information from your area at ow.ly/Btb250Quono.

FROM MISSOURINET NEWS - More Missouri schools will be taking advantage of the State of Missouri's free emergency alert safety app to help protect students as they return to school this year. missourinet.com/2024/08/15/int…

.NFPA research again shows smoke alarms DO save lives! 🔥59% of home fire deaths were in residences with no working smoke alarm. 🚒It’s now estimated over 90% of homes have at least 1 smoke alarm. Does your home have working smoke alarms? Here’s more: nfpa.org/education-and-…

Residents of 10 Missouri counties - Barry, Butler, Carter, Howell, New Madrid, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard, Texas - who sustained storm damage from May 19-27 can apply NOW online or by calling FEMA THE FASTER YOU APPLY TO FEMA, THE FASTER YOU SHOULD RECEIVE ASSISTANCE!

344 Missourians have already been approved for a total of $1.8 million in FEMA disaster assistance. If you live in one of the 10 counties impacted by the May 19 - 27 storms, apply now! 💻 disasterassistance.gov 📞 800-621-3362 📲 FEMA mobile app

Yesterday, our Gus Guadamuz and Robert Dawes from MO Div. of Fire Safety Elevator Safety Unit discussed elevator emergency response for first responders at the Fire Marshals Association of Missouri conference. Thanks for the opportunity!

SCHOOL IS BACK IN SESSION. PROTECT OUR KIDS! ⚠️Watch for school crossing guards & obey their signals 🚸Look out for children who may not use crosswalks 🚃Always stop for school buses loading/unloading children 🛣️Never change lanes when driving in a school zone

.MO Div. of Fire Safety has an opening for a Senior Safety Inspector in the Boiler & Pressure Vessel Unit in Southeast MO. Retirement and full benefits. Must obtain Missouri commission as boiler & pressure vessel licensed inspector within 90 days. Details here: mocareers.mo.gov/hiretrue/ce3/j…

Make sure your student knows to NEVER leave a burning candle unattended. Flameless candles are a great and safe alternative! #CampusFireSafety #FireSafetyTips #FirePrevention #BeSafe

This week’s theme is “Fire Safety for People with Disabilities.” Millions of Americans live with physical and mental disabilities. It’s important to know your risk and build your fire prevention plans around your abilities. #FireSafetyTips #BeSafe #PlanAroundYourDisabilities

Heat is back on! Drink plenty of fluids and avoid outdoor activities in the hottest parts of the day this week! Pace yourself. Check on vulnerable populations.

🚨Take precautions if you will be outdoors for very long today! Heat index values of 100-109 🌡️ for most of Missouri! ⏲️Limit time outdoors 👷Avoid strenuous activity 🚰Drink plenty of water 👴Check on vulnerable populations 🚗Never leave a child or pet in a vehicle #mowx

A successful first day at the SEMA conference! We were honored to have Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe, FEMA Region 7 Administrator Andrea Spillars & former FEMA Administrator Brock Long join us as we welcomed hundreds of emergency managers & industry professionals to Columbia. #WeServeMo

We bid farewell to Senior Safety Inspector Gene Reece, a key part of MO Div. of Fire Safety for 22 yrs. He shared his unrivaled expertise & institutional knowledge w/ Boiler & Pressure Vessel Safety Unit colleagues, willingly worked whenever & wherever needed & made MO safer! Thank you!

Enjoy the beautiful Missouri weather today and stay safe! Special thanks to everyone in the fire service and our MO Div. of Fire Safety colleagues who serve Missouri 24/7, making Missouri safer! #LaborDayWeekend

Congratulations, Gene and thank you for 22 years of outstanding service!

.Missouri State Emergency Management Agency is looking for an Advanced Emergency Management Officer to process requests for reimbursements, verify documentation and perform other key grant management tasks to assist Missouri communities recover from disasters. Learn more/apply here: mocareers.mo.gov/hiretrue/ce3/j…

This FREE Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) training is open to all MO 1st responders - fire, law enforcement, EMS, dispatchers & chaplains - who want to build Peer Support Teams. View the full list of upcoming training dates/locations & register: warriorsrestfoundation.org/missouri-train…