Dallas County Emergency Management

10/07/2026

Dallas County Emergency Management is in Springfield today participating in Operation Abominable Snow Squall, a regional emergency response exercise.
Today’s exercise brings emergency management and response partners from across Region D together to work through a simulated winter weather disaster. We’ll be making real time decisions involving mass care and sheltering, critical infrastructure, public information, resource shortages, vulnerable populations, and coordination between jurisdictions.
Exercises like this give us the opportunity to work through problems before we face them during a real emergency and to strengthen the relationships and regional partnerships we rely on when local resources are stretched thin.
A great morning of training, coordination, and preparedness for Southwest Missouri.

09/26/2026

09/01/2026

FIRE DANGER WARNING

High fire danger due to extremely dry conditions. Residents are strongly urged to avoid all outdoor/open burning until significant rainfall is received or weather conditions have improved.

Please use extreme caution with anything that could create a spark or ignite dry grass or vegetation.

08/31/2026

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 12:00 PM Monday through 8:00 PM Friday for our area.

With several consecutive days of high temperatures expected, please take heat safety seriously.

⚠️ Know the warning signs.
Heat exhaustion may cause heavy sweating, dizziness, weakness, nausea, and excessive thirst. Move to a cooler location, loosen clothing, cool the person, and provide water if they are alert and able to drink.

Heat stroke is a medical emergency. Confusion, loss of consciousness, or other severe symptoms require immediate action. Call 911 and begin rapidly cooling the person while waiting for EMS.
Please plan ahead for the week, stay hydrated, and check on those around you.

08/28/2026

Dallas County CERT is recruiting for our Fall 2026 class.
Anyone interested in becoming better prepared to protect themselves, their family, and their neighbors during an emergency is welcome to sign up and the class is FREE.

During CERT training, you’ll learn practical skills including disaster preparedness, fire safety, basic disaster medical operations, light search and rescue, CERT organization, and more.

Our in person classes will be held at the New Regional Training Facility in Buffalo beginning September 29. Class dates and times are listed on the flyer.

Want to join the CERT Team afterward? We would be glad to have you.
Just want the training so you’re better prepared when disaster strikes? That’s perfectly fine too. There is no obligation to join the team after completing the course.

Sign up here:
https://forms.gle/aVjc7QA3pmLrWu5v8

Please share this post with anyone you think would benefit from the training. The more prepared people we have in Dallas County, the stronger our community is when an emergency happens.

Learn the skills before you need them.

08/06/2026

Liberty is reporting that they have 5 breakers out currently, they are working on the issue. They do not have an ETA for restoration at this time.

*please treat all stop lights as a 4 way stop until power is restored.

08/06/2026

Update severe thunderstorm warning has been extended until 4:15. We are also receiving reports that the City of Buffalo is without power.

Thunderstorm Warning for Southwestern Dallas County till 3pm. Expect hail, high winds, lightning. Seek shelter indoors. Avoid windows. Stay informed for updates.

08/06/2026

There is a 15-30% chance for isolated to scattered thunderstorm development this afternoon and evening. Some storms may become capable of producing damaging wind gusts up to 60-75 mph and quarter-sized hail. Storms are possible anytime after 3 PM, with a focus between 4 and 10 PM.

08/04/2026

Disaster Recovery Assistance Available for Dallas County Residents & Businesses

If your home, business, rental property, or nonprofit organization was damaged during the April 23–28, 2026 severe storms, tornadoes, large hail, straight-line winds, or flooding, you may qualify for low-interest disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

Who may qualify?
Homeowners
Renters
Businesses of all sizes
Private nonprofit organizations

These loans can help repair or replace:
Homes
Personal property
Business buildings, equipment, inventory, and other business assets

Eligible Missouri Counties: Christian, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Lawrence, Polk, and Webster.Apply
Www.sba.gov

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