Farmington Missouri Fire Department

01/24/2026

🌡Cold temperatures are here, and with that comes the risk for house heating fires and other safety risks. Take a minute to review these important reminders and stay safe!

✅Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet from any heat source.

✅Keep portable generators outside, away from windows, and as far away from your home as possible.

✅Never use a generator, grill, camp stove or other gasoline, propane, natural gas or charcoal-burning devices inside a home, garage, basement, crawlspace or any partially enclosed area.

✅Test carbon monoxide alarms at least once a month.

✅Plug only 1 heat producing appliance into an electrical outlet at a time.

❄️Remember, if you need help paying your utility bill, you may qualify for energy assistance through East Missouri Action Agency. To apply, call (573) 431-5191 or go to eastmoaa.org.

01/23/2026

📢The Farmington Fire Department will be available 24/7 for anyone who needs a warming shelter during the upcoming winter storm.

📞If you need assistance getting to a shelter, please call Central Dispatch at 573-431-3131.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

City of Farmington, Missouri Prepares for Winter Weather

Farmington, Missouri (January 23, 2026) – The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for St. Francois County, Missouri. The warning is in effect from midnight Friday, January 23, 2026, until 6:00pm on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

Heavy snow is expected, with total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches, and locally higher amounts possible. The National Weather Service warns the rapid accumulation of snow will make travel extremely difficult, if not impossible. If travel is necessary, be sure to exercise extreme caution. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

The City of Farmington urges residents to take precautions and reminds the public that all City-operated buildings open to the public during normal business hours may be used as warming locations. In the event of closures at the library or Civic Center, information will be posted on the City’s official page for each facility.

WARMING LOCATIONS:

Farmington City Hall
110 W Columbia St
8:00AM – 4:30PM (Mon–Fri)

Development Services/City Light & Water
101 S Jefferson St
8:00AM – 4:30PM (Mon–Fri)

Farmington Civic Center
2 Black Knight Dr
5:00AM – 8:00PM (Mon–Fri)
7:00AM – 6:00PM (Saturday)
8:00AM – 6:00PM (Sunday)

Farmington Public Library
101 N A St
10:00AM – 9:00PM (Mon–Thurs)
10:00AM – 6:00PM (Fri)
10:00AM – 4:00PM (Sat)

Farmington Police Department
310 Ste. Genevieve Ave
Open 24/7

Farmington Fire Department
222 E Columbia St
Open 24/7

EMERGENCY OVERNIGHT SHELTERS

The Uplift Emergency Winter Overnight Shelter, located at 609 Wallace Road in Farmington, is operated by East Missouri Action Agency, and offers shelter from 5:00pm-8:00am daily. If the daytime temperature is 40 degrees or below, the shelter will be open twenty-four hours a day.

Anyone is eligible to stay at the Uplift Shelter, with the exception of s*x offenders and those who have been previously banned. The shelter houses, men, women, and children. Please call 573-454-2304 for information about staying at the shelter. For the most current updates and volunteer opportunities, please follow the Uplift Shelter page.

Additional overnight options include:
• Southeast Missouri Family Violence Council – 573-358-3913
• Shared Blessings Transitional Housing – 573-358-2998

Both facilities are located in Bonne Terre and provide long-term support and housing resources for those experiencing homelessness. Please call for more information about staying at any of the facilities listed.

COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS

Farmington Emergency Management Director Josh McAtee encourages residents to check on neighbors, friends, family members, and pets during the extreme cold. “It’s important to ensure everyone has adequate shelter and stays safe in these conditions. If you or someone you know needs assistance getting to a warming shelter, please call Central Dispatch at 573-431-3131,” McAtee said. Residents are also encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts at www.farmington-mo.gov/smart911.

For more information, please contact the Farmington Office of Emergency Management at 573-756-2324.

Joshua McAtee
Emergency Management Director
City of Farmington

01/21/2026

Please join us on Thursday, January 22nd for a free car seat safety check!✅

⏰10:00am - 12:00pm

📍Farmington Fire Department
222 E Columbia St
Farmington, MO

01/18/2026

A combination of low relative humidity, gusty southwest winds, and drought conditions will lead to elevated fire conditions over parts of southeast Missouri this afternoon. Leave any burning to the professionals.

01/13/2026

Burning will be closed today in Farmington due to increased fire risk.

01/09/2026

Join our team!

12/11/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

City of Farmington, Missouri Prepares for Impactful Cold this Weekend

Farmington, Missouri (December 11, 2025) – The National Weather Service is predicting very cold air moving into the Farmington area this weekend. The coldest temperatures are expected Saturday night into Sunday morning, and dangerously cold wind chill values are likely. Confidence is high that temperatures near zero will combine with wind to produce wind chill values of -10 to -25 degrees. The coldest period will be early Sunday morning.

The City of Farmington urges residents to take precautions and reminds the public that all City-operated buildings open to the public during normal business hours may be used as warming locations.

WARMING LOCATIONS:

Farmington City Hall
110 W Columbia St
8:00AM – 4:30PM (Mon–Fri)

Development Services / City Light & Water
101 S Jefferson St
8:00AM – 4:30PM (Mon–Fri)

Farmington Civic Center
2 Black Knight Dr
5:00AM – 8:00PM (Mon–Fri)
7:00AM – 6:00PM (Saturday)
8:00AM – 6:00PM (Sunday)

Farmington Public Library
101 N A St
10:00AM – 9:00PM (Mon–Thurs)
10:00AM – 6:00PM (Fri)
10:00AM – 4:00PM (Sat)

Farmington Police Department
310 Ste. Genevieve Ave
Open 24/7

Farmington Fire Department
222 E Columbia St
Open 24/7

Additional warming shelters throughout St. Francois County are also available. For assistance in getting to the nearest shelter, residents may call Central Dispatch at 573-431-3131.

EMERGENCY OVERNIGHT SHELTERS

The Uplift Emergency Winter Overnight Shelter, located at 609 Wallace Road in Farmington, is operated by East Missouri Action Agency, and offers shelter from 5:00pm-8:00am daily. If the daytime temperature is 40 degrees or below, the shelter will be open twenty-four hours a day.

Anyone is eligible to stay at the Uplift Shelter, with the exception of s*x offenders and those who have been previously banned. The shelter houses, men, women, and children. Please call 573-454-2304 for information about staying at the shelter. For the most current updates and volunteer opportunities, please follow the Uplift Shelter page.

Additional overnight options include:
• Southeast Missouri Family Violence Council – 573-358-3913
• Shared Blessings Transitional Housing – 573-358-2998

Both facilities are located in Bonne Terre and provide long-term support and housing resources for those experiencing homelessness. Please call for more information about staying at any of the facilities listed.

DAY SHELTERS

East Missouri Action Agency also operates the Uplift Day Shelter. The Day Shelter, located at 605 Wallace Road in Farmington, is now open from 8:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:00pm Monday through Thursday.

The Uplift Day Shelter offers solutions for those experiencing homelessness. This includes providing nutritious meals, showers, laundry, case management, resource connections, job search coaching and support, and additional services to help meet basic needs and promote stability. Those in need may contact the shelter at 573-454-2304 for more information about services.

COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS

Farmington Emergency Management Director Josh McAtee encourages residents to check on neighbors, friends, family members, and pets. “Make sure everyone has adequate shelter during the extreme cold,” said McAtee. “Residents may also sign up for emergency alerts at www.farmington-mo.gov/smart911 or through the Farmington, MO Citizen Services app.”

The Farmington Public Works Department reminds homeowners to take steps to prevent frozen pipes during the extreme cold, including:

• Leaving a small stream of water running when temperatures stay below freezing for an extended period
• Ensuring manufactured home skirting is secure
• Ensuring your home is properly insulated
• Removing garden hoses from outside faucets
• Knowing how to shut off your home’s water supply
• Contacting a licensed plumber if pipes freeze

Taking these precautions can prevent significant damage and costly repairs. If you experience a water line break, you may contact the City of Farmington Public Works Department at 573-756-0608, or after hours and during holiday office closures at 573-431-3131.

For more information, please contact the Farmington Office of Emergency Management at 573-756-2324.

Joshua McAtee
Emergency Management Director
City of Farmington

12/06/2025

Last night at the Farmington Christmas parade we brought in the VIPs of the North Pole—Santa and Mrs. Claus! 🎅🤶✨So glad we got to be there! Thanks to everyone who came out and made it merry and fun! 🎄

11/11/2025

🌡Cold temperatures are here, and with that comes the risk for house heating fires. Take a minute to review these important reminders and stay say this fall and winter.

✅Keep anything that can burn at least three feet from all heat sources including fireplaces, wood stoves, radiators, portable heaters or candles.

✅Always plug space heaters directly into an outlet, and make sure its cord isn’t damaged or frayed.

✅Never use an oven to heat your home.

✅Maintain heating equipment and chimneys by having them cleaned and inspected each year by a professional.

❄️Remember, if you need help paying your utility bill, you may qualify for energy assistance through East Missouri Action Agency. To apply, call (573) 431-5191 or go to eastmoaa.org.

10/28/2025

Today we take a moment to thank the many first responders who answer the call when a crisis arises.

Thank you to the men and women of the Farmington Fire Department, Farmington Missouri Police Department, and Farmington Missouri Emergency Management for your dedication to our community!

07/11/2025

A BIG thank you to Farmington Martial Arts for the generous donation of Gatorade that was collected and brought in this week! We are fortunate to have such a kind and thoughtful community here in Farmington!

07/08/2025

UPDATE: power has been restored to all areas as of 2:20pm on July 8, 2025. If you are still experiencing an outage at this time, please call or text 833-990-3370.

UPDATE #2: West Liberty Street has been reopened as of 2:30pm on July 8, 2025.

West Liberty Street is closed from Kinley Drive to Parkland Drive due to power lines down in the area. Please use caution and avoid the area at this time.

There will be a wide spread power outage beginning at approximately 1:45pm on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, and lasting approximately 30 minutes to correct this power line issue between Ameren and the City line that’s down.