Kennett Office of Emergency Management

10/19/2026

🔥 IMPORTANT SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT: BURN BAN REMAINS IN EFFECT 🔥

Please be aware that the burn ban remains strictly in effect across our area due to ongoing elevated fire weather conditions.

Low relative humidity and dry vegetation create ideal conditions for grass and brush fires to ignite and spread rapidly.

Key Safety Reminders:

🚫 Avoid open burning: No yard waste burning, bonfires, or open flames.

🚗 Keep vehicles off dry grass: Hot exhaust pipes can easily spark a fire.

🚬 Properly extinguish ci******es: Always dispose of smoking materials in approved, non-combustible containers.

We completely understand that continuing this ban may cause an inconvenience or disrupt your plans. However, keeping our community, homes, and citizens safe is—and always will be—our top priority.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep everyone safe,

Chief Davis.

10/13/2026

🚨 BURN BAN REMAINS IN EFFECT – CITY OF KENNETT 🚨

The burn ban remains in effect for the City of Kennett. We understand that this can be an inconvenience, and we appreciate everyone's patience and cooperation. We will lift the ban as soon as weather conditions allow us to do so safely.

Due to the current weather conditions, fire danger is expected to increase as we move toward the end of this week. We ask everyone to please continue to follow the burn ban and avoid any outdoor burning until the ban is lifted.

Our top priority is keeping our community safe, and we appreciate your help in protecting our residents, homes, and property.

Thank you for your continued cooperation!

Chief Davis

09/26/2026

This past week, members of our Kennett Office of Emergency Management attended the 35th Annual Missouri State Emergency Management Conference.

Throughout the conference, our team participated in extensive training sessions covering key aspects of disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. Continuing education and professional development are vital to ensuring we remain fully equipped to protect and serve our community.

We are proud of our team's commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. Check out a few photos from the training sessions below!

09/10/2026

🌤️ WEATHER UPDATE

The Heat Advisory has now ended for our area.

🌩️ We are still monitoring a Marginal Risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon into the early evening.

💨 Damaging winds are the primary threat.

Please continue to monitor the weather and make sure you have multiple ways to receive weather alerts. We will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as they become available.

09/09/2026

🌡️ DANGEROUS HEAT & STORM THREAT

Dangerous heat is expected across much of the Mid-South this afternoon, with heat index values rising above 105°F in many areas. Please stay hydrated, limit strenuous outdoor activities, and take frequent breaks in air conditioning or shade.

⛈️ A marginal risk for severe thunderstorms is expected late Thursday afternoon into Thursday evening. The primary threat will be damaging straight-line winds.

Please continue to monitor the weather and make sure you have multiple ways to receive weather alerts.

— Kennett Office of Emergency Management

09/06/2026

09/02/2026

🚨 THE HEAT ISN’T QUITTING JUST YET! 🥵

Oppressive heat and humidity will continue through the Labor Day weekend, with Heat Advisories in effect across portions of the Mid-South.

🌡️ Afternoon heat index values could reach 105–110°F.

Please take the heat seriously:
💧 Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water
🧊 Take frequent breaks if you’re working or spending time outdoors
👶 NEVER leave children or anyone else unattended in a hot vehicle
🐶 NEVER leave pets in a hot vehicle — temperatures can become deadly within minutes

A little relief is expected to arrive early next week, but until then, please stay safe and look out for your family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers.

Kennett Office of Emergency Management will continue monitoring conditions and provide updates as needed.

08/27/2026

🔥 A look at our Assistant Director! 🔥

Today, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank Tyler Roberts, who serves as our Assistant Fire Chief and Deputy Director of Emergency Management.
Roberts has dedicated over 15 years of professional service to emergency management, emergency medical services, and the fire service, building a career centered on public safety, rapid response, and community resilience. As a Nationally Registered Paramedic holding a Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management and Fire Science, he brings a high level of expertise to every incident and training initiative.
Throughout his career, Roberts has maintained a strong commitment to operational readiness and responder development—from instructing Hazardous Material Operations courses, Firefighter 1&2, and leading vehicle extrication trainings to coordinating critical medical standby protocols for local athletic events. He has also played a key role in advancing department operations, including the integration of modern emergency medical equipment like the Zoll Propaq MD cardiac monitor and the implementation of streamlined mobile technology for department personnel.
In addition to his field leadership, Roberts actively engages with the community through public safety outreach, regional earthquake preparedness initiatives, and departmental events that connect first responders with the citizens they protect.
Outside of his professional duties, Roberts enjoys spending quality time with his wife Lillie, his three children, and his dachshund Lucy, as well as pursuing personal interests in music, classic humor, and creative projects.
Assistant Chief Roberts, we want you to know how much your leadership, technical expertise, and dedication mean to our department and community. Thank you for everything you have done — and continue to do — for the Office of Emergency Management, the Kennett Fire Department, the City of Kennett, and the citizens you proudly serve!

08/26/2026

🔥 A look at our Director! 🔥

Today, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank Fire Chief Lance Davis, who serves not only as our Fire Chief but also as our Emergency Management Director.

Chief Davis was born and raised in Holcomb, Missouri, graduating in 1997. After graduation, he spent a short time in Louisiana, where he worked for an oil company and also served with the Sarepta Fire Department.

In 2000, Chief Davis began his career with the Kennett Police Department and shortly thereafter became a part-time member of the Kennett Fire Department. In 2005, he became a full-time firefighter, beginning a career dedicated to serving and protecting the citizens of Kennett and the surrounding community.

Throughout his career, Chief Davis has always had a passion for helping others and a particular interest in weather and severe weather preparedness. In 2019, after becoming Assistant Chief, Davis traveled to Jefferson City to obtain his Emergency Management Director certification.

Since then, Chief Davis has worked to build and implement a state-of-the-art weather center, bringing together a number of key community partners to monitor weather conditions, share information, and provide timely updates through social media when severe weather or other disasters threaten our community.

Chief Davis also holds all Incident Command System (ICS) certifications through FEMA, further strengthening his ability to coordinate emergency response and keep our community prepared when it matters most.

Outside of his professional duties, Davis married his wife, Sarah "Smith" Davis, in 2005. Together, they have a daughter, Ella Grace. When he's not serving the community, Chief Davis enjoys amateur (ham) radio, weather watching, and spending time with his family and close friends.

Chief Davis, we want you to know how much your dedication and service mean to our community. Thank you for everything you have done — and continue to do — for the Office of Emergency Management, the Kennett Fire Department, the City of Kennett, and the citizens you proudly serve.