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Before a storm hits, secure or store items that could become dangerous projectiles: ✔️ Patio furniture 🪑 ✔️ Sports equipment ⚽🏈 ✔️ Trash cans 🗑️ ✔️ Trampolines 🤸 Protect your home and neighbors—prepare ahead! #StormSafety #HighWinds #BePrepared

BOONE CO OEM: Tornado Watch issued April 15 at 6:51PM CDT until April 16 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

🌪 Tornado Safety Tips! 🌪 ✅ Best shelter: Basement or interior room (no windows). ❌ Avoid: Top floors, exterior rooms, windows. 🚫 Nowhere outside is safe! Be ready. Stay safe! #TornadoSafety #StayPrepared

Join us in celebrating #NationalTelecommunicatorsWeek! We’re sending a huge thank you to ALL public safety communicators and especially our dedicated team at Boone County Joint Communications. Your calm voice is the first line of help for so many. #ThankYou911 #CommunityHeroes

This National Pet Day, show your furry family members some extra love by considering microchipping! These tiny permanent implants can be lifesavers if your pet gets lost during a disaster. #NationalPetDay #PetPreparedness

We’re participating in #SafePlaceSelfie Day from our EOC built to withstand an EF-5 tornado. Do you know your safe place? A small interior room on the lowest level is best. Tell us yours below. @NWSStLouis P.S. Bart is practicing in his safe place in case we have visitors 😉

Next Wednesday is the 2nd meeting of 2026 for the Boone County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)! The meeting will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. on April 15th at 2145 County Drive, Columbia MO 65202. Meetings are open to the public.

Even on a sunny day, strong winds can pose serious dangers. Stay safe by securing loose objects, trimming trees, driving cautiously, and having a backup plan for power outages. 💨 Stay weather aware ➡️ weather.gov #WeatherSafety #WindSafety #NOAA #StaySafe

⚠️ WEATHER ALERT | Boone County Severe storms expected tonight. Main threats: 🌪️ Tornadoes 💨 Damaging winds (70+ mph possible) ⏰ Onset: ~10 PM–midnight Have a shelter plan ready BEFORE storms arrive. Stay tuned to local alerts. #MoWx #BooneCounty #SevereWeather

🚨 When emergencies strike, every second counts. Get your family's safety plan ready NOW with Boone County's emergency resources. Don't wait until it's too late - be #BooneCountyReady.

Continued rainfall has contributed to isolated flooding across many roadways throughout Boone County - please don't drive through floodwaters. Current road closures: 🔹W. Akeman Bridge Rd/Perche Creek 🔹W. Wilcox Rd/N Route E 🔹N. Route Z/E Roberts Ln TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN!

BOONE CO OEM: Flood Watch issued April 1 at 7:25PM CDT until April 2 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

💰 #FinancialCapabilityMonth tip: Could you find crucial financial & medical docs after a disaster? Get the free Emergency Financial First Aid Kit: community.fema.gov/EFFAK

⚠️ Tornado Siren Test Cancellation ⚠️ Due to inclement weather, the outdoor warning siren test scheduled for noon today has been canceled. The next monthly test will be on May 6th, weather permitting.

BOONE CO OEM: Freeze Warning issued March 27 at 11:40AM CDT until March 28 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

See water covering the road? Don't risk it. It might look shallow, but 6 inches is all it takes to lose control of your car. Turn around and find a safer route—no destination is worth your life. 💙 #TurnAroundDontDrown #SafetyFirst

🚨 Be Prepared! 🚨 Disasters can happen anytime. Stock up on: ✔️ Food & water ✔️ Meds ✔️ Flashlights ✔️ Chargers ✔️ IDs & insurance Start prepping today! 🔦🏡 #StayReady #BePrepared

Elevated fire danger in Boone County today, especially near/north of I-70. Low humidity, gusty winds & dry conditions may cause erratic fire spread. Avoid tossing cigarettes, parking on dry grass, and activities that create sparks. Stay alert.

🚨Tornado Watch vs. Warning 🚨 🌪 Watch = Be Ready! Tornadoes could form. Stay alert. ⚠️ Warning = Take Action! A tornado has been spotted. Seek shelter! 🚨 Emergency = Life-threatening! Catastrophic damage expected. Take cover NOW! #TornadoSafety #SevereWeather #BePrepared

#ItsNotLuck being prepared for springtime weather. When thunder roars, bring your pets indoors! Always bring pets indoors at the first sign or warning of a storm or disaster. #BeReady