Bloomfield, MO - The Stoddard County Commissioners voted to declare a State of Emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. What exactly does this mean?
According to the proclamation, “all public offices and employees of Stoddard County, are hereby directed to exercise the utmost diligence in discharge of duties required of them for the duration of the emergency and in the execution of emergency laws, regulations and directives, state and local."
In addition, “all citizens are called upon and directed to comply with necessary emergency measures, to cooperate with public officials and the Stoddard County Emergency Management Agency’s forces in executing emergency operational plans and to obey and comply with the lawful directions of properly identified public officers.”
Presiding Commissioner Danny Talkington state that this proclamation will allow Stoddard County to set up emergency operation centers, and it will qualify the county for funds that can be used to pay for sanitizing facilities and help pay employees who are sent home because of COVID-19 if the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency decide to provide that monetary support.
The commissioners, Danny Talkington, Carol Jarral, and Steve Jordan voted 3-0 on Monday, March 23, 2020 to close the government building to the public, effective immediately, although offices will be in operation during regular business hours.
"We didn't decide on this lightly, continued Talkington. "Healthy young people could be carriers and not know it and we wanted to protect our county employees. We also can receive funding for a drive thru testing center which could be about a week away as soon as equipment is available. The testing center will be similar as the one set up in Cape Girardeau. A referral from a doctor may be needed as testing supplies are very limited."
"We did this in 2009 for the ice storm and again in 2011 when we had the flood," stated Talkington. "This will allow us to apply for addition funding thru State and Federal funds."
Many items of business may be resolved over the phone, so contact the appropriate office at the following numbers:
recorder, 573-568-3444 or 573-568-2545;
assessor, 573-568-3163;
collector, 573-568-3327;
public administrator, 573-568-3830;
county clerk, 573-568-3339
prosecuting attorney at 573-568-4640 or 573-568-3150
They are offering a "curb side" service if you need to pay taxes etc. Just call in advance and they will come outside. We have to continue to exhibit social distancing for a while until we can stop the spread of COVID-19. For some having the disease is a walk in the park, for others it's a long road to recovery and painful, and then there are those that don't make it at all, alone in a hospital bed without family. Please stay home unless absolutely necessary to be out. Wear a mask, wash your hand, disinfect your vehicle steering wheel, door hands, etc. It all will help!
At First Midwest Bank, the health and well-being of our customers are our top priority.
To minimize health risks from the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and in response to the latest recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the State of Missouri, we have decided to temporarily limit lobby access at all our branch locations until further notice.
We will continue to offer complete banking services during regular business hours at our drive-thru windows. Please call us at 573-624-3571 to schedule an appointment to complete any of the following:
Safe deposit box services
Essential loan meetings
New deposit account opening
Other urgent business not able to be completed over the phone
There are a number of ways you can remotely manage your finances without entering the bank. Review your options below and be sure to contact us if you need assistance utilizing or enrolling in the products.
Drive-thru windows
ATMs
Night deposit drop boxes
Online Banking
Mobile Banking
iTalk Telephone Banking
Online Loan Payments
Thank you for being a First Midwest customer. We will continuously monitor the latest updates from the CDC in order to resume regular branch lobby operations as soon as possible. You may check for regular updates here.
Route Z in Stoddard County will be closed as contractor crews perform bridge maintenance to the main drainage ditch between Route 153 and County Road 783.
Weather permitting, work will begin Monday, March 30 through Friday, May 8.
This bridge is included in Gov. Mike Parson’s $351 million Focus on Bridges program, which will repair or replace 250 bridges across the state.
The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.
For additional information, please contact Resident Engineer Donald Hills at (573) 840-9781
Dear City of Dexter Residents:
Effective Monday March 23rd City hall is closed, all city employees are here to serve its citizens and we will continue to accommodate.
Planning and Zoning scheduled for March 23rd at 6:00 P.M. has been canceled.
We apologize for any inconveniences this might be on our citizens, but our primary goals are to obey orders passed down by our State officials and keep all of our people safe.
Our hours and schedules will continue to be posted on our Social Media Sites with all updates and future plans.
If you have any questions do not hesitate to call City of Dexter 573-624-5959 and our employees will try to accommodate you need. . Our goal is to make your life as less stressful as we can during these difficult times.
Here are temporary hours and procedures for the city of Dexter offices and buildings:
City Hall: All public offices including customer service /water, sewer, trash billing, building permits, and meeting request are cancelled without calling prior to make arrangements. All payments can be made online or by using our drop boxes on the Kiosk building, or in front of City Hall. To pay bill online www.CITYOFDEXTER.ORG.
Police Department: Closed to public; authorized personnel only.
Fire Department: Closed to public; authorized personnel only
Municipal Court: Payments are accepted limited access. No Court until April 6th.
Water/Sewer, Street departments: Closed to public; employees only.
Park & Recreation: refunds where applicable, all programs cancelled or postponed.
Library: Closed as of March 18th until April 6th. Books on line available and can contact Keller Public Library 573-624-3764 or email kellerpl@yahoo.com if need a Library Card for Books-On-Line.
City of Dexter
Mark Stidham
City Administrator
Jefferson City, MO - The Order includes new measures to protect the health and safety of Missouri citizens and frontline workers.
“As the COVID-19 crisis continues to develop, this is a critical step in protecting the health and safety of Missourians,” Governor Parson said. “I cannot emphasize enough how important it is for all citizens to practice social distancing and abide by this order, which is backed by intense deliberation and knowledge.”
The Director of the Department of Health and Senior Services, finding it necessary to protect public health and prevent the further spread of COVID-19, pursuant to the authority granted under section 192.020, RSMo, hereby orders the following:
In accordance with the guidelines from the President and the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, every person in the State of Missouri shall avoid social gatherings of more than ten (10) people. For purposes of this Order, “social gatherings” shall mean any planned or spontaneous event or convening that would bring together more than ten (10) people in a single space at the same time.
In accordance with the guidelines from the President and the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, every person in the State of Missouri shall avoid eating or drinking at restaurants, bars, or food courts; provided, however, that the use of drive-thru, pickup, or delivery options is allowed throughout the duration of this Order.
In accordance with the guidelines from the President and the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, people shall not visit nursing homes, long-term care facilities, retirement homes, or assisted living homes unless to provide critical assistance.
In accordance with the guidelines from the President and the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, schools shall remain closed. This Order does not prohibit schools from providing child care and Food and Nutritional Services for those children that qualify. Teachers and staff may enter the building as long as they follow the directives set forth in this Order.
This Order does not prohibit people from visiting a variety of places, including grocery stores, gas stations, parks, and banks, so long as necessary precautions are taken and maintained to reduce the transmission of COVID-19, including maintaining at least six feet (6’) of distance between all individuals that are not family members.
For offices and workplaces that remain open, individuals shall practice good hygiene and, where feasible, work from home in order to achieve optimum isolation from COVID-19. The more that people reduce their public contact, the sooner COVID-19 will be contained and the sooner this Order will expire.
Local public health authorities are hereby directed to carry out and enforce the provisions of this Order by means of civil proceedings.
The Order will take effect beginning 12:01 A.M. Monday, March 23, 2020 and remain in effect until 12:01 A.M. Monday, April 6, 2020 unless extended by further order of the Director of the Department of Health and Senior Services with said extensions not to exceed the duration of the effective period of Executive Order 20-02.
“This is a serious time for our state and nation, and we must continue taking all steps necessary to stop the spread of COVID-19,” Governor Parson said. “The more people reduce their public contact, the sooner the virus will be contained and the sooner we can overcome this challenge."
