Scott County Missouri Emergency Management Agency

05/09/2019

COMING TO AN AIRPORT NEAR YOU: https://www.capegirardeauairfestival.com/

01/10/2019

Winter Storm Sitrep http://www.facebook.com/nwspaducah

01/09/2019

The NWS is monitoring a potential winter weather system expected later this week. Right now, it looks like the timing will be late Friday afternoon through Sunday morning as a storm system tracks east across the northern Gulf Coast states. While it is too early to dive into specific accumulations right now, it appears the greater chances for accumulating snowfall will be over southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, and southwest Indiana. Just wanted to give everyone a heads up, and details should become more clear as we get closer toward the event.

11/01/2018

Fall Back, November 4. This also a good time to test smoke alarms and other battery operated detectors to assure they are ready for winter.

07/05/2018

HEAT WARNING: JULY 5, 2018
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued an Excessive Heat Warning, which is in effect until 8 PM CDT this evening. The Heat Advisory is no longer in effect.

* HEAT INDEX...Heat index readings are expected to be even more oppressive than they were on Independence Day. The peak heat index this afternoon will range from 108 to 114 degrees. In addition, the heat index will run at or above 100 degrees from mid morning all the way into the early evening.

* TEMPERATURE...Actual temperatures this afternoon will run from 94 to 98 degrees.

* Impacts...The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a dangerous situation in which heat Illnesses are likely. The very young, the elderly, those without air conditioning, and those participating in strenuous outdoor activities will be the most susceptible. Also, car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Instructions:

Take frequent rest breaks in air conditioning. Drink plenty of fluids, but alcohol and caffeine can adversely affect the body`s response mechanism. Check on the vulnerable people in your area, such as those without air conditioning or in poor health. To reduce risk during outdoor work...the occupational safety and health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency...call 9 1 1. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

07/03/2018

Safety First on Independence Day. Carelessness could ruin your holiday, the rest of the summer, and in some cases, the rest of you life. SAFETY FIRST!

04/11/2018

Many weaher advisories out for Missouri, none for Scott County. See: https://www.facebook.com/MissouriSEMA/photos/a.448560828821539.1073741829.436093703401585/616549925355961/?type=3

ALERT: Here are the current watches, warnings & advisories in effect across Missouri.

04/10/2018

FEMA is currently monitoring Geo-Magnetic activity at the G1 level, over the next 24 hours. This type of activity can result in disruptions of communications and other forms of electronic infrastructure. For a description of Geo-Magnetic activity, it's causes and ramifications see this web site:

A geomagnetic storm (commonly referred to as a solar storm) is a temporary disturbance of the Earth's magnetosphere caused by a solar wind shock wave and/or cloud of magnetic field that interacts with the Earth's magnetic field. The increase in the solar wind pressure initially compresses the magnet...

04/07/2018

SCOTT COUNTY EMA: FREEZE WARNING FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM SUNDAY. A hard freeze is expected across the entire area tonight. Sub-freezing temps likely.

04/06/2018

SCOTT COUNTY EMA: FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM SATURDAY. IN ADDITION, A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 AM SATURDAY.