Natural Disasters and Weather Emergencies

• Weather Warnings, Forecasts, and Related Information
• Information on Specific Natural Disasters and Weather-Related Events
  • Thunderstorms
  • Tornadoes
  • Floods
  • Heat
  • Winter Storms
  • Earthquakes
• Preparedness, Response and Recovery Resources

Weather Warnings, Forecasts and Related Information

• National Weather Service Radar (NWS)
• Watch, Warning, Advisory Display (NWS)
• National Weather Service – Kansas City
• National Weather Service – Springfield
• National Weather Service – St. Louis
• National Weather Service – Paducah, KY
• National Weather Service – Memphis, TN
• National Weather Service – Quad Cities, IA/IL

• Weather Outlook Summary (NWS)
• Thunderstorm/Tornado Forecasts (NWS)
• Winter Weather Forecasts (NWS)
• Excessive Rainfall Forecasts (NWS)
• Fire Weather Outlooks (NWS)
• Missouri Road Conditions (MoDOT)
• River Observations and Forecasts (NWS)
• Interactive Storm Reports Display (NWS)

Information on Specific Natural Disasters and Weather-Related Events

Dam Failure

• Dam Failures (SEMA)
• Dam Safety (FEMA)

Drought

• Drought and Health (CDC)
• Understand Drought and Know How to Respond (NWS)
• Drought Monitoring (NWS)

Earthquakes

• Missouri Earthquake Preparedness (SEMA)
• Earthquakes (FEMA)
• Earthquakes (CDC)
• Earthquake Hazards (USGS)
• Earthquakes (DHSS / Ready in 3)
• Great Central U.S. ShakeOut

Fire

• Fires (SEMA)
• Home Fires (Ready.gov)
• Wildfires (Ready.gov)
• Wild Fire Weather Safety (NWS)
• Wildfires (CDC)
• Wildfire Smoke (CDC)
• Fighting Wildfires (NIOSH)
• Fire Safety (DHSS/Ready in 3)
• Fire (MDC)
• Wildfires (OSHA)
• Wildfires (NIEHS)
• Fire Weather Outlooks (SPC)

• Storm Prediction Center (SPC) Products<
  (SPC issues severe thunderstorm/tornado and fire weather forecasts.)

Floods

• Flooding (SEMA)
• Floods (Ready.gov)
• Severe Weather 101 - Floods (NSSL)
• Flood (CDC)
• Response to a Flood: Recovery, Power Outages, Immunizations (DHSS)
• Flash Floods/Flood Recovery (AAP)
• Floods (DHSS/Ready in 3)
• Evacuation During a Flood (DHSS) 
• Flood Safety (NWS)
• Infection Prevention Tips for Flood and Hurricane Season (APIC)
• Guidance on Microbial Contamination in Previously Flooded Outdoor Areas (CDC)
• Excessive Rainfall Forecasts (NWS)
• Weather Prediction Center (WPC) Products
  (WPC issues precipitation and winter weather forecasts.)
• River Observations and Forecasts (NWS)

Heat

• Heat Wave/Extreme Heat (SEMA)
• Extreme Heat (Ready.gov)
• Heat Safety Tips and Resources (NWS)
• Extreme Heat (CDC)
• Hyperthermia (DHSS)
• Heatwaves (DHSS/Ready in 3)
• Cooling Center Sites in Missouri (DHSS)

Hurricanes

• Hurricanes (Ready.gov)
• Hurricanes (CDC)
• Hurricanes, Tornadoes, and Storms (AAP)
• Hurricane Safety (NWS)
• National Hurricane Center (NOAA)

Landslides

• Landslides & Debris Flow (Ready.gov)
• Landslides & Mudslides (CDC)

Power Outages

• Power Outages (CDC)
• Power Outages (DHSS/Ready in 3)

Thunderstorms

• Severe Thunderstorms (SEMA)
• Thunderstorms & Lightning (Ready.gov)
• Severe Weather 101 - Thunderstorms (NSSL)
• Severe Thunderstorm Safety (NWS)
• Severe Weather 101 - Lightning (NSSL)
• Lightning Safety: When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors! (NWS)
• Lightning (CDC)
• Wind Safety Tips and Resources (NWS)
• Severe Weather 101 - Hail (NSSL)
• Thunderstorms (DHSS/Ready in 3)
• Storm Prediction Center (NWS)

• Storm Prediction Center (SPC) Products  
  (SPC issues severe thunderstorm/tornado and fire weather forecasts.)

Tornadoes

• Tornadoes: Missouri Storm Aware
• Tornadoes (Ready.gov)
• Severe Weather 101 - Tornadoes (NSSL)
• Tornado Safety (NWS)
• NOAA Weather Radio
• Tornadoes (CDC)
• Tornado FAQ (NOAA)s
• Tornado Cleanup and Response (NIOSH)
• Residential and Community Safe Rooms for Severe Weather (FEMA)
• Storm Prediction Center (NWS)
• Storm Prediction Center (SPC) Products  
  (SPC issues severe thunderstorm/tornado and fire weather forecasts.)

Tsunamis

• Tsunamis (Ready.gov)
• Tsunamis (CDC)

Volcanoes

• Volcanoes (Ready.gov)
• Volcanoes (CDC)

Winter Storms

• Winter Weather Safety (MO.gov)
• Severe Winter Weather (SEMA)
• Winter Storms & Extreme Cold (Ready.gov)
• Severe Weather 101 - Winter Weather (NSSL)
• Winter Storm Safety Tips and Resources (NWS)
• Cold Weather Safety (NWS)
• Winter Weather (CDC)
• Hypothermia (DHSS)
• Ice and Snow Storms (DHSS/Ready in 3)
• Warming Center Sites in Missouri (DHSS)
• Winter Weather Forecasts (NWS)

• Weather Prediction Center (WPC) Products
  (WPC issues precipitation and winter weather forecasts.)

Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Resources

Disaster Websites/Resources

• Natural Disasters and Severe Weather (CDC)
• Ready in 3 (DHSS)
• All-Hazards Preparedness Guide (CDC)
• Ready in 3: Weather Preparedness
• Severe Weather 101 (NSSL/NOAA)
• NOAA Weather Radio
• DisasterAssistance.gov (FEMA)
• Natural Disasters & Severe Weather: Comprehensive Response Resources (CDC)
• Children and Disasters: Severe Weather Emergencies (CDC)
• Owlie Skywarn - Weather Education Resources for Kids, Parents, and Teachers (NWS)
• National Weather Service Publications/Brochures/Booklets (NWS)
  
• Disaster Preparedness Toolkit for Environmental Health Specialists (DHSS)
• A Public Health Guide to Safe Disaster Recovery (DHSS) - Click here to order guide.
• Health and Safety Concerns for All Disasters (CDC)
• Response Worker Health and Safety (CDC)
• Managing Infection Control in a Disaster (APIC)
• Emergency Preparedness and Response Resources (NIOSH)
• Assuring Food Supplies During an Influenza Pandemic or Other Hazard: A Guide for Community Leaders
• Resources for Natural Disaster Preparedness (HHS)
• Weather & Climate (DHSS)

Messages for the Public

• Preparedness and Safety Messaging for Hurricanes, Flooding, and Similar Disasters (CDC)
• Natural Disaster Public Service Announcements (PSAs) and Podcasts (CDC)
• Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication: 2012 Edition (CDC)
• Crisis & Emergency Risk Communication [CERC] (CDC)

Cooling and Warming Centers

• Cooling Center Sites in Missouri (DHSS)
• Warming Center Sites in Missouri (DHSS)

Evacuation Centers

• Information for Disaster Evacuation Centers (CDC)
• Infection Control Guidance for Community Evacuation Centers Following Disasters (CDC)
• Infection Control Recommendations for Prevention of Transmission of Respiratory Illnesses in Disaster Evacuation Centers (CDC)
• Infection Control Recommendations for Prevention of Transmission of Diarrheal Diseases in Evacuation Centers (CDC)
  
• Controlling the Spread of Infections in Evacuation Centers: Facts for Residents About Diseases that Cause Diarrhea and/or Vomiting (CDC)
  

Food and Water Issues

• Food and Water Needs: Preparing for a Disaster or Emergency (CDC)
• Water, Sanitation, & Hygiene (WASH)-related Emergencies & Outbreaks
• Protect Food and Water During Hurricanes and Other Storms (FDA)
• Food and Water Safety During Power Outages and Floods (FDA)
• Refrigerated Food and Power Outages: When to Save and When to Throw Out (Foodsafety.gov)

• Disaster Planning: Infant and Child Feeding (CDC)

Immunizations

• Immunizations After a Natural Disaster (CDC)

Mental Health

• Disaster Services (DMH)
• Coping With a Disaster or Traumatic Event (CDC)
• Coping with Traumatic Events (SAMHSA)
• Traumatic Incident Stress: Information For Emergency Response Workers (NIOSH)