Reynolds County 911 Communication Center

09/07/2026

09/02/2026

JUST IN

**FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION APPROVED IN RESPONSE TO FLOODING AND SEVERE STORMS FROM EARLY JULY**

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has announced that President Donald Trump approved a Federal Disaster Declaration in response to the historic flash flooding and severe storms that occurred July 9th through 11th.

According to the governor's office, joint preliminary damage assessments estimated more than $26.5 million in emergency response costs and damage to public infrastructure in nine counties, including Bollinger, Reynolds, Ripley, and Wayne counties.

On Tuesday, President Trump approved 19.9 million dollars to assist recovery efforts.

The federal major disaster declaration makes the FEMA Public Assistance program available to local governments and qualifying nonprofits for the repair and rebuilding of damaged roads, bridges, and other public infrastructure as well as reimbursement of emergency response costs and debris removal.

08/31/2026

🥵 Take the heat seriously. Unseasonably hot temperatures are expected this entire week with highs near 100 degrees and heat index values in the triple digits. The abundant sunshine and warm nighttime lows will create a prolonged period of dangerous heat through at least Friday. Drink plenty of water and head inside promptly to cool down if you start feeling overheated.

08/20/2026

08/19/2026

Congratulations Web Creek Fire!

https://www.reynoldscountycourier.com/local-news/ellington-volunteer-fire-department-awarded-10000-grant-ed39b5ac?fbclid=IwZnRzaATzIiFwZG9mBWZkaWQWUMwbCOPfnfEry5CVyUDWl3ELlJM9emV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7e3BPYzFqt5W9dlT5r8UKtmhFsqHgrsvM0QE38q9kTVo9S-JGHUOJ3FlPkkg_aem_ANi48UI-VUzXUSjS1eCz1g

Ellington’s Webb Creek Volunteer Fire Department is among five Missouri departments receiving a $10,000 State Farm grant for equipment and responder safety.

08/18/2026

The Missouri Department of Public Safety and the Missouri State Highway Patrol announce the launch of a new site for the public to report suspicious activity in Missouri: “Show-Me Shield”. www.showmeshield.mo.gov

>>News Release in the comments

08/18/2026

Today is Volunteer Firefighters Recognition Day, and we're honoring the dedicated men and women who selflessly serve their communities.

Volunteer firefighters respond to emergencies at all hours, train year-round, and sacrifice time with their families to help others when they're needed most.

To every volunteer firefighter across the country: thank you for your courage, your commitment, and everything you do to keep your communities safe.

Tag a volunteer firefighter who deserves a shoutout. ❤️🚒

08/16/2026

Thank you for always being there when our county needs you.

It’s always a pleasure working with our Washington County Ambulance District, Northern Reynolds County Fire Protection District, and Reynolds County 911 Communication Center friends. Strong work on this hot day. Thanks for the call!