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.

Summer Flooding 2008

View photos of recent flooding Updated June 20, 2008

Executive Orders

Executive Order 08-24 - Extends the declaration of emergency contained in Executive Order 08-20 and the terms of Executive Order 08-19 through August 11, 2008, for the purpose of continuing the state's support of on-going response and recovery operations in the Missouri communities affected by the June 2008 severe storms and flooding. (July 11, 2008)
Executive Order 08-23 - Extends the order contained in Executive Order 08-21 through July 31, 2008, for the purpose of continuing the cleanup efforts following flooding in the affected Missouri communities. (July 11, 2008)
Executive Order 08-21 - 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. (June 20, 2008)
Executive Order 08-20 - Declares that a State of Emergency exists in the state of Missouri. (June 11, 2008)
Executive Order 08-19 - Directs the Adjutant General of the state of Missouri, or his designee, to forthwith call and order into active service the organized militia as he deems necessary. (June 11, 2008)

Letters

Storm Waiver Extension (posted July 11, 2008)
Storm Waiver Letter (updated June 23, 2008)

News Releases

Governor Blunt Forms State-Federal Flood Recovery Steering Committee (July 23, 2008)
Governor Blunt Announces Career Assistance to Flood-Impacted Businesses, Job Seekers (July 23, 2008)
Governor Blunt Announces Small Business Assistance for 30 Counties Impacted by June Floods (July 23, 2008)
Governor Blunt Announces Citizens in 10 Counties Eligible for Disaster Aid (July 19, 2008)
Governor Blunt Announces $2.6 Million FEMA Grant to Digitize Flood Maps for 13 Counties (July 11, 2008)
Governor Blunt Announces Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Three Additional Counties (July 11, 2008)
Governor Blunt Signs Order to Aid Flood Debris Removal (July 11, 2008)
Governor Blunt Extends Executive Order for Disaster Response until August 11 (July 11, 2008)
Governor Blunt Seeks County Flood Damage Assessments from Farm Service Agency (July 8, 2008)
Governor Blunt, Secretary Chertoff Tour Community Devastated by Mississippi River Flood (July 7, 2008)
Governor Blunt Asks USDA to Waive 10 Day Rule for Food Stamp Replacement (July 1, 2008)
Governor Blunt Announces 10 Missouri Counties Impacted by Flooding Approved for Public Assistance (June 30, 2008)
Department Oversees Cleanup of Rain-Related Fuel Release in Stone County (June 30, 2008)
Governor Blunt Announces Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available in Seven Missouri Counties (June 30, 2008)
Governor Blunt Announces Disaster Assistance for Missourians in Seven Counties Impacted by Flooding (June 28, 2008)
Governor Blunt, Labor Department Extend Unemployment Tax Deadline for Employers Impacted by Flooding (June 27, 2008)
Governor Blunt Assesses Winfield Levee Breach, Mississippi River Flooding (June 27, 2008)
Governor Blunt Live on FOX News Channel Today from Winfield (June 27, 2008)
Governor Blunt, Insurance Department Call on Insurance Companies to Give Special Consideration to Missouri Flood Victims (June 27, 3008)
Department Waives CAFO Requirements Due To Flooding in Northern Missouri (June 27, 2008)
Governor Blunt Praises Charitable Spirit of Good Corporate Citizens for their Generous Donations to Flood Victims (June 26, 2008)
Governor Blunt Announces Joint Damage Assessment Teams for June Flooding (June 26, 2008)
Governor Blunt Announces Expediated Major Disaster Declaration for 22 Missouri Counties (June 25, 2008)
Flood Cleanup Tip: Debris Removal (June 24, 2008)
Governor Blunt and Department of Mental Health Announce Counseling Available to Missouri Families Impacted by Floods (June 24, 2008)
Governor Blunt Issues Executive Order to Assist Missouri Families with Flood Recovery Efforts (June 24, 2008)
Department Issues Storm Waivers After Flooding in Missouri (June 23, 2008)
Flood Cleanup Tip: Repairing Damage to Historic Properties (June 23, 2008)

Flood Cleanup Tip: Cleaning Up Sandbags (June 23, 2008)
Flood Cleanup Tip: Avoiding Asbestos Exposure (June 20, 2008)
Flood Cleanup Tip: Animal Carcass Disposal (June 20, 2008)
Governor Blunt Assesses Mississippi River Flooding (June 20, 2008)
Governor Blunt and Department of Natural Resources Waive State Park Camping Fees for Flood Victims (June, 20, 2008)
Flood Cleanup Tip: Household Chemicals (June 19, 2008)
Flood Cleanup Tip: Tanks, Drums and Barrels (June 19, 2008)
Flood Cleanup Tip: Hazardous Chemicals (June 19, 2008)
Media Advisory:  Department Offers Flood Recover Resources for Media, Missouri Department of Natural Resources (June 19, 2008)
Department Provides Propane Tank Flood Safety Tips (June 17, 2008)
Lt. Governor Kinder Calls on 100 more National Guard Members to Replenish Mobile Staging Team (June 17, 2008)
Lt. Governor Kinder Stages Quick Deployment National Guard Force Along the Mississippi River (June 17, 2008)
Lt. Governor Kinder Mobilizes Additional 115 Citizen-Soldiers to Support Communities Along Mississippi River (June 16, 2008)
Lt. Governor Kinder Announces Shelters to Aide Evacuated Citizens Along the Mississippi River (June 16, 2008)
Lt. Governor Kinder Mobilizes Additional Guardmembers, Request Made for Expedited Federal Declaration (June 15, 2008)
Lt. Governor Kinder, Department Provide Information to Missouri Families and Communities Regarding Flooding (June 13, 2008)
Governor Blunt Signs Executive Orders for Disaster Response (June 11, 1008)
Governor Blunt Monitors Rising River Levels in Anticipation of Flooding (June 10, 2008)

Disaster Resources - Full List Below

Complete Packet of all Disaster Publications listed below  PDF

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 (updated May 15, 2008)

News Releases

Governor Blunt Announces SBA Assistance for May Tornado Victims in Clay County
(July 10, 2008)
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)

Disaster Resources - Full List Below

Spring Flooding 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

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

Media Resources

Other Resources Available on the Web

Financial Assistance for Communities Affected by Severe Weather

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