Emergency management
Carl Donaldson, Director
Carl Donaldson, Director
Audrain County Courthouse, Room 107
101 N. Jefferson St.
Mexico, Missouri 65265
Office: (573) 473-5892
Mobile: (573) 473-7867
Fax: (573) 582-7401
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM, or by appointment.
Email the Emergency Management Office
Audrain County’s Emergency Management Agency is responsible for effectively implementing 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 training 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, 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 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 subdivisions throughout Audrain County, including law enforcement, communications, fire departments, emergency medical services, public health, industry, and small businesses, to develop and test their Emergency Operation Plan (EOP) 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 countywide, regional, and statewide drills annually to test the effectiveness of the Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP).
Emergency preparedness is vitally important. We will add 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.
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
Disaster Information
Audrain County Emergency Management
Phone: 573-473-5892 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
Red Cross Central and Northern Missouri
Phone: 1-417-832-9500 or 1-866-206-0256
Public Health Information
Audrain County Health Department
Phone: 573-581-1332
Volunteer Recovery Resources
Phone: 2-1-1 or 1-800-427-4626
www.211missouri.org and Twitter.com/unitedway211
Utility Information
Power Outages: Phone 1-888-863-9001 to report
Please be advised, if you smell or detect a natural gas leak (rotten eggs), within a structure, home, etc. DO NOT use the phone in the vicinity it could spark an explosion.
Natural Gas Emergency: 911