Emergency Management
Steven Shaw, Director
101 N. Jefferson St. Room B10
Mexico, MO 65265
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM to 4 PM Or by Appointment
Office: (573) 473-5892
Mobile: (573) 473-7867
Fax: (573) 582-7401
Email the Emergency Management Office
Audrain County’s Emergency Management Agency is responsible for the effective implementation of Audrain County’s Emergency management program, which includes developing guidelines and plans for all disasters, including natural and man made emergencies. Our office is responsible for organizing and participating in related trainings, and facilitates communications between Local, State and Federal agencies involved in emergency response and recovery.
The Emergency Management Director serves as a Point of Contact (POC) during and after disasters, and acts as a liaison between the County and the State, and any Federal agencies that respond. This office is also in charge of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) if activated during a disaster and the Director acts as chief of staff to the County Commissioners.
We are also available to assist the public in disaster education and look forward to opportunities to speak to schools, civic groups and other organizations. We offer assistance to all Agencies and Political Sub divisions throughout the County including Law Enforcement, Communications, Fire, Emergency Medical Services, Public Health, Industry and small businesses to develop and test their Emergency Operation Plans (EOP’s), and identify and procure a wide variety of grant funding opportunities for facilities, materials, equipment and training.
The Audrain County Emergency Management Agency participates in county wide, regional and state wide drills annually to test the effectiveness of the Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP).
Emergency preparedness is vitally important. We will be adding various links to helpful websites for preparing and maintaining your safety during an emergency.
Helpful Emergency Preparedness Websites
Please visit the websites below for more information on staying prepared.
Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency
Missouri Ready in 3 Program for Weather Preparedness
Missouri Department of Transportation Travel Information
FEMA’s Winter Awareness Campaign
Stay Informed
Emergency
Police, Fire or Ambulance:
Call: 911
National Weather Service
http://www.facebook.com/US.NationalWeatherService
Disaster Information
Audrain County
Emergency Management
Phone: 573-473-5896
Cell: 573-473-7867
Facebook: Audrain County Emergency Management Agency
Local information will air on KWWR 95.7 FM and KXEO 1340 AM
SHELTER ASSISTANCE
American Red Cross- Greater Ozarks Chapter
Phone: 1-417-832-9500 or 1-866-206-0256
http://www.facebook.com/RedCrossStL
PUBLIC HEALTH INFO
Audrain County Health Department
Phone: 573-581-1332
VOLUNTEER RECOVERY RESOURCES
United Way 2-1-1
Phone: 2-1-1 or 800-427-4626
Twitter.com/unitedway211
UTILITY INFO
Power Outages: Phone 1-888-863-9001 to report
Natural Gas Emergency: 9-1-1 Please be advised, if you smell or detect a natural gas leak within a structure, home, etc. DO NOT use the phone in the vicinity it could spark an explosion.