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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 - Full List Below
Spring Storms
Executive Orders
- Executive Order 09-21 - Gov. Jay Nixon declares a State of Emergency and directs the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan to remain activated due to severe weather that began on (May 8, 2009)
- Executive Order 09-20 - Gov. Jay Nixon allows for temporary waiving of any statutes or administrative rules and regulations during storm cleanup (May 12, 2009)
- Executive Order 09-19 - Gov. Jay Nixon declares that a State of Emergency exists in the State of Missouri due to severe storm systems (May 8, 2009)
News Releases
- Gov. Nixon's request for major disaster declaration for counties hit by May storms granted by President Obama (June 19, 2009)
- Gov. Nixon expands request for federal assistance to include public infrastructure storm damage in 46 counties (May 28, 2009)
- Gov. Nixon requests major disaster declaration from the President for Missouri counties hit by May storm system (May 20,2009)
- Gov. Nixon issues order to expedite storm cleanup (May 12,2009)
- Gov. Nixon sends joint damage assessment teams to 28 Missouri counties hit by May 8 storms (May 11, 2009)
- Gov. Nixon visits Missouri towns hit by severe weather (May 11, 2009)
Letters
- Storm Waiver Letter PDF (May 14, 2009)
- Storm Waiver Letter PDF (May 13, 2009)
- Storm Waiver Letter PDF (May 12, 2009)
January Winter Storm
List of Affected Areas
Executive Orders
- Executive Order 09-13 - Gov. Jay Nixon extends Executive Order 09-04 and Executive Order 09-07 through March 31, 2009. (February 25, 2009)
- Executive Order 09-07 - Gov. Jay Nixon gives the director of the Department of Natural Resources the authority to temporarily suspend regulations in the aftermath of severe weather that began on January 26. (January 30, 2009)
- Executive Order 09-06 - Gov. Jay Nixon activates the state militia in response to the aftermath of severe storms that began on January 26. (January 28, 2009)
- Executive Order 09-04 - Gov. Jay Nixon declares a State of Emergency and directs the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan to be activated due to severe storms that started on January 26. (January 26, 2009)
News Releases
- Gov. Nixon's Request for major disaster declaration for counties hit by ice storms granted by President Obama (February 17, 2009)
- Gov. Nixon Requests Major Disaster Declaration to Assist Communities Impacted by Winter Storms (February 6, 2009)
- Gov. Nixon adds additional Soldiers and Airmen to southeast Missouri (February 1, 2009)
- Missouri Guard response increases to support continued need (January 31, 2009)
- President Obama issues Disaster Declaration for Missouri at request of Gov. Nixon (January 30, 2009)
- Gov. Nixon increases response of Missouri National Guard to support continued recovery efforts from winter storm (January 30, 2009)
- Gov. Nixon deploys 50 additional National Guard soldiers to aid recover efforts in southeast Missouri (January 29, 2009)
- Gov. Nixon seeks expediated federal assistance for Missouri in wake of winter storm (January 28, 2009)
- Department Offers Advice on Keeping Drinking Water Safe (January 28, 2009)
- Gov. Nixon mobilizes National Guard to help residents of souther, southeast Missouri after winter storm (January 28, 2009)
- Gov. Nixon issues order for disaster response to winter storm (January 26, 2009)
Letters
- Storm Waiver Letter PDF (January 30, 2009)
Disaster Resources
View Prior Year Disaster Documents: 2008
List of Affected Areas
View all State Emergency Management Agency Situation Reports.
Publications and Fact Sheets - Complete Packet of all Disaster Publications listed below PDF
- A Public Health Guide for Emergency Shelters in Missouri for Shelter Coordinators and Staff PDF
- Additional Contact Phone Numbers PDF
- Boil Water Notice PDF
- Disaster Response Guidance for Public Drinking Water and Wastewater PDF
- Disaster Response for On-Site Wastewater Systems PDF
- Disaster-Related Animal Production Mortalities Emergency Procedures PDF
- Emergency Guidance for Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste PDF
- Facts on Open Burning Under Missouri Regulations PDF
- Guidance on Wastewater Treatment Plants Affected by Flooding PDF
- Household Chemicals and Household Hazardous Waste PDF
- How to Construct a Sandbag Emergency Levee PDF
- How to Handle Asbestos-Containing DebrisPDF
- Management of Petroleum and Other Materials from Damaged Boats PDF
- Natural Disaster Recovery For Historic Buildings PDF
- Restoring Drinking Water PDF
- Water Pollution PDF
- What to do After the Flood - Regulatory and Permitting Requirements PDF
- What to do with Disaster Debris PDF
Media Resources
- Severe weather ad promoting our department's storm resources PDF
- Disaster Assistance Public Service Announcements
Other Resources Available on the Web
- EPA-Planning for Disaster Debris
- Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
- National Weather Service - River Gauges
- DNR Regional and Satellite Offices
- State Emergency Management Agency
- University of Missouri Outreach and Extension
- Tree Care
After Storms
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.
