Clinton County Missouri Emergency Management Agency

One Vehicle Accident Closes I-35

A one vehicle accident occurred on Southbound I-35 at the 36.6 mile marker on Thursday, January 27 2012. A commercial truck pulling a large trailer mounted generator left the roadway and overturned. The generator became detached from the pulling vehicle, continued down the median, and caught fire after coming to rest on it's side. The generator included a 400 gallon fuel tank with approximately 250 gallons of fuel on board. The fire quickly consumed the generator, and spread to engulf a portion of the highway median. A small amount of diesel fuel spilled from the generator after the fire was extinguished. A remediation team was ...

National Emergency Alert System Test

The First Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test will take place November 9, 2011 at 1:00PM CST The first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System will incorporate all commercial broadcast entities, but will not utilize NWS weather radio stations. The test is expected to take 30-60 seconds to complete. This is the first time that a nationwide activation of the Emergency Alert System has been attempted. Broadcasters are required to conduct weekly and monthly tests of the system. The message that viewers see during the test may differ from weekly or monthly required tests. The reason for this is that in order ...

Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake in Central Oklahoma Felt in Clinton County

The United State Geological Survey recorded a 5.6 magnitude earthquake located roughly 21 miles NNE of Shawnee, OK at 10:53 PM on November 5, 2011. The epicenter of the quake is located roughly 320 miles from the City of Cameron. Reports of isolated damage in areas surrounding the epicenter have been reported. The quake was felt throughout the midwest. If you felt the quake, make a report with the USGS at: http://t.co/wMGW1uw7 These reports allow the USGS to better map how earthquake energy travels. While earthquakes in non-seismic zones are rare, they do happen. If an Earthquake Occurs: Drop, cover and Hold On. Minimize your movements ...

Winter Weather Preparedness

Winter weather in Northwest Missouri can range from very mild to very severe. It is important to prepare for winter weather prior to the begin of cold weather, and important to check your supplies often during the season to be sure they are still adequate for further severe weather events. Before Winter Storms and Extreme Cold Add the following supplies to your disaster supplies kit: Rock salt to melt ice on walkways Sand to improve traction Snow shovels and other snow removal equipment. Prepare your home and family Prepare for possible isolation in your home by having sufficient heating fuel; regular fuel sources may be cut off. For example, store a ...