On behalf of the Stoddard County Commission, you are invited to the Kick-Off Meeting to update the county's Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The existing plan, approved by FEMA five year ago, was developed in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000.
To maintain eligibility for certain FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants, the Act requires jurisdictions to develop a plan to assess their risks to hazards and identify actions that can be taken to reduce future losses. The law requires Plans to be updated every five years; your participation is key to this process.
The Kickoff Meeting will be Monday, February 6, 2023 at the County Commission Meeting Chambers located at 403 S. Prairie St., Bloomfield, Missouri.
The planning process is heavily dependent on the participation of representatives from local government agencies and departments, the public, and other stakeholder groups. A Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee will be formed to support this project and will include representatives from the County, cities, school districts, private-non-profit entities, business partners, academic institutions, and other local, state, and federal agencies acting in or serving Stoddard County.
At the kickoff meeting, we discuss the benefits of updating the plan, the project schedule, and the hazards that affect Stoddard County, such as tornadoes, floods, extreme temperatures, severe winter weather, and more. Stoddard County requests your assistance in forwarding this invitation to others in your jurisdiction that might participate.
The Bootheel Regional Planning Commission is responsible for developing this plan. community Development Specialists Christy LeGrand and Christine Young (573) 614-5178, ext 106 are coordinating this effort. We need your participation to successfully complete this project and ensure your organization is eligible for FEMA hazard mitigation assistance funding. Cities, counties, and school districts that do not participate in an approved Hazard Mitigation Plan are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply for FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants.
Please confirm your attendance or provide contact information for your designated alternate by responding to Christy LeGrand at clegrand@bootrpc.com
This information from Jim Grebing, Executive Director, Bootheel Regional Planning and Economic Development Commission.
UPDATE: This event was cancelled due to lack of interest. No one signed up in advance.
The Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce will host a Friday the 13th Trivia Night on Friday, January 13, 2022 at The Gathering in Dexter.
Do you know your Friday the 13th movies? What about Friday the 13th superstitions? Come out in your favorite "black" attire or your "Jason" mask and enjoy a night of fun!
There will be lots of prizes. Cost is $10 per person with a maximum of 8 per table. Mulligans are available also 5 for $10 with a limit of $20 per table.
Feel free to bring your own food, but light snacks will be available. Business sponsorships are welcome!
Doors open at 5 p.m. Trivia starts at 6 p.m.
Feel free to dress in Friday the 13th attire!!!!
Dexter Police Chief Trout presented Communications Officer Jene McGill with the 2022 Communications Officer of the Year Award.
Mrs. McGill is an amazing communicator, training officer, and person!
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Dexter Police Chief Trout presented newly promoted Detective Sergeant David Simptkins with the 2022 Officer of the Year award!
Detective Simptkins is an outstanding officer and will be a great asset to the Detective Division.
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