Governor signs order in response to severe weather and flooding

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday, May 2 signed Executive Order 24-06 activating the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan in response to severe weather and flooding.

Parts of Missouri have already sustained storm and flood damage with additional storms and rain forecast over the next several days.

“We have seen the tremendous power and destruction of this past weekend’s storms in neighboring states, and with areas of Missouri already impacted, we want to ensure state resources are available should significant disruptions or damage occur,” Parson said. “This action enables the state to be better prepared and ready to assist our communities. We encourage Missourians to follow their local forecasts, heed all weather warnings, and take the necessary precautions to protect themselves and their loved ones.”