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Cooper County
Emergency Management
Agency
200 Main St
Boonville, Mo. 65233
660-882-0400
Boonville, Mo. 65233
660-882-0400
Alpha 1 is SW of Prairie Home at the old AT&T Tower on Route J
Alpha 2 is located on Hwy 135 at Pleasant Green
Alpha 4 is at the Bunceton road shed on Route J
Alpha 2 is located on Hwy 135 at Pleasant Green
Alpha 4 is at the Bunceton road shed on Route J
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Contact Information
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Larry Oerly
EMA Director Office: 660-882-0400 Cell: 660-888-5737 |
Ron McCord
Deputy Director Office: 660-882-0400 Cell: 660-537-6678 |
Brenda Harriman
Administrative Assistant Office: 660-882-0400 Cell: 660-621-0230 |
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STORM SPOTTER TRAINING:
The Cooper County Emergency Management Agency is hosting a National Weather Service Weather Spotter Class on February 24, 2025, at 6:00pm. The class will be held at the Cooper County Fire Protection District Station 1, located at 16994 Highway 87, Boonville, MO 65233.
Severe Storm Spotter Training gives individual the basic tools you need to be a severe weather spotter. Starting with blue sky, individuals are taught the basics of thunderstorm development, storm structure, what features to look for and where to find them. What and how to report information and basic severe weather safety are also covered. The class is a multi-media presentation using still pictures and video. The class typically takes about 2 hours, but adjustments are made for special circumstances.
This Severe Storm Spotter Training Class is the only class you need to become a volunteer storm spotter. Spotters include law enforcement personnel, fire personnel, dispatchers, EMS workers, public works and the general public. Armature Radio Clubs frequently facilitate communications with local Emergency Management personnel and the National Weather Service.
This class does not qualify people to be a STORM CHASER.
No Registration Needed. This class is open to the public and all First Responders. We hope to see you there.
For more information call 660-888-5737.
The Cooper County Emergency Management Agency is hosting a National Weather Service Weather Spotter Class on February 24, 2025, at 6:00pm. The class will be held at the Cooper County Fire Protection District Station 1, located at 16994 Highway 87, Boonville, MO 65233.
Severe Storm Spotter Training gives individual the basic tools you need to be a severe weather spotter. Starting with blue sky, individuals are taught the basics of thunderstorm development, storm structure, what features to look for and where to find them. What and how to report information and basic severe weather safety are also covered. The class is a multi-media presentation using still pictures and video. The class typically takes about 2 hours, but adjustments are made for special circumstances.
This Severe Storm Spotter Training Class is the only class you need to become a volunteer storm spotter. Spotters include law enforcement personnel, fire personnel, dispatchers, EMS workers, public works and the general public. Armature Radio Clubs frequently facilitate communications with local Emergency Management personnel and the National Weather Service.
This class does not qualify people to be a STORM CHASER.
No Registration Needed. This class is open to the public and all First Responders. We hope to see you there.
For more information call 660-888-5737.
Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 3rd-7th, 2025: Please join the Cooper County EMA and the National Weather Service by participating with the Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 3rd-7th, 2025. See the link below for the information.
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Cooper County will TEST the Outdoor Warning Sirens on the First Tuesday of every month at 11:00AM weather permitting. There are 11 Outdoor Warning Sirens throughout the County. Boonville has 6, Bunceton 1, Blackwater 1, Pilot Grove 1, Otterville 1, and one is located at the MRVSEA campground off of highway 179.
Outdoor Warning Sirens are designed to be heard by those who are outdoors. They are not for those who are inside a building. Please have a NOAA Weather Radio inside your home or business. There are multiple apps available for phones and computers. Ben Franklin stated: "By failing to prepare you are prepared to fail."
Outdoor Warning Sirens are designed to be heard by those who are outdoors. They are not for those who are inside a building. Please have a NOAA Weather Radio inside your home or business. There are multiple apps available for phones and computers. Ben Franklin stated: "By failing to prepare you are prepared to fail."
The Boonslick Area LEPD is responsible for planning for a Hazardous Material incident. Members include individuals from both Cooper and Howard Counties in Law enforcement, Fire, EMS, EMA, 911, environmental, media, public health, industry, and interested citizens. All meetings are open to the public. The next meeting is January 8, 2025, at 11:30am at the Cooper County EOC, located in the basement of the Law Enforcement Center, 200 Main Street, Boonville, MO 65233. The April 9, 2025, meeting is at 11:30pm at the Keller Building, 600 Morrison, Fayette, MO 65248. The July 9, 2025, meeting is at 11:30am at the Cooper County EOC, located in the basement of the Law Enforcement Center, 200 Main Street, Boonville, MO 65233. The October 8, 2025, meeting is at 11:30pm at the Keller Building, 600 Morrison, Fayette, MO 65248.
The Cooper County EMA has assets and services that can be requested when not-for-profits, businesses, or agencies are planning events such as fundraisers, fairs, festivals, parades, etc. in Cooper County. Here are some of the services that we offered free of charge. Contact the Cooper County EMA at 660-888-5737 or email Director Larry Oerly at [email protected].
For Outdoor Events:
For Outdoor Events:
- Weather monitoring. We will register the event with the National Weather Service and they provide us with a daily weather briefing as well as notice when severe weather is imminent at the event location. We pass this information on to event organizers so they can make real time decisions about closings or cancellations to protect event goers and staff in the event of severe weather.
- Event planning for emergency situations. This includes assisting organizers with planning what to do if an emergency arises during the event. We can assist organizers in making sure they have adequate training and resources for the situation as well as planned routes for emergency service that may be needed. We can assist in getting organizers in contact with local emergency services during the planning of the event.
- The Cooper County EMA has electronic message boards, generators, light towers, radios, and other equipment that they will allow event organizers to use during events. This equipment is scheduled on a first come basis and may be withdrawn at any time if needed for public safety purposes. Equipment cannot be used for political purposes or events.
Please report Storm Damage in Cooper County to 660-882-0400 or text 660-888-5737. Leave your name, phone number and address of damaged location. Email pictures of damage to [email protected].
Check out the Boonville & Cooper County Area Community Calendar at https://bccevents.org. See what is happening in the Boonville Cooper County Area. Post your events by setting up an account and adding it to the calendar. You can request to get e-mail notifications when ne events are added to the calendar. Great resource to keep up with upcoming events and to advertise your events. Non-for-profits post for free. Go to the website for guidelines. https://bccevents.org.
SIGN UP FOR EMERGENCY & WEATHER ALERTS
As a resident of Cooper County, you may choose to set up a personal member portal on our Everbridge Public Alert System. By doing so, you can customize settings to be alerted for different kinds of automatic weather alerts from the National Weather Service. The link is https://member.everbridge.net/index/307455233884512. Click "sign Up" to start your registration process. All information entered into the system is confidential and will not be shared with any third party. The Everbridge app is available for your phone from the app store for Apple and Android phones.
As a resident of Cooper County, you may choose to set up a personal member portal on our Everbridge Public Alert System. By doing so, you can customize settings to be alerted for different kinds of automatic weather alerts from the National Weather Service. The link is https://member.everbridge.net/index/307455233884512. Click "sign Up" to start your registration process. All information entered into the system is confidential and will not be shared with any third party. The Everbridge app is available for your phone from the app store for Apple and Android phones.
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