Press Briefing 7/11/21 3:00PM

Dexter Tornado – Published by the Stoddard County Emergency Management Agency

The National Weather Service arrived here in town at noon today, and have relayed preliminary information that this is a potential EF-2 tornado with approximate 120 mph wind gusts. Their survey is ongoing.

If any impacted families need housing assistance or have unmet needs such as food or water, please call the Stoddard County Emergency Management Agency at (573) 614-5155.

For residences and businesses that are requesting volunteer assistance with clearing debris, or are needing supplies such as tarps, gloves, and hand tools, please call the Dexter Fire Department at (573) 624-3425. This is for any residents in the impacted area, not just those in Dexter city limits.

We kindly request that all non-essential travelers remain off of the roadways in the impacted areas. The crews need space to work, the more cars that are in the way, the longer the clean-up process and the time to restore power will take.

The City of Dexter is requesting that all homeowners in city limits place their debris on the edge of the street, and NOT in the street. They will send crews to pick-up debris as soon as they can.