Independence, MO Emergency Preparedness

06/04/2026

With severe weather impacting our area over the last few weeks, a reminder on how to prepare for severe weather hazards that can affect us, including a tornado, can be vital in keeping your family safe! For more information from the National Weather Service including tornado safety tips, visit: https://www.weather.gov/safety/tornado.

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06/02/2026

Here is your monthly reminder to stay prepared with Smart911! Stay in the know and receive important alerts about hazards impacting our area such as emergencies and weather updates with Smart911. To sign up now, visit: https://www.independencemo.gov/government/city-departments/emergency-management/alerts-and-warnings.

05/18/2026

Storms are expected to arrive in Independence between 8-10 PM tonight, probably erring closer to the 8 PM time frame.

Be sure to stay informed with at least 3 different ways of receiving important weather information.

05/17/2026

Be Weather Aware!

Monday's forecast is shaping up to have a high potential for severe weather. At this time, the thinking is that Storms could pass through our area in the afternoon or evening. Tomorrow's storms, however, might be impacted by any weather we get today and tonight.

So be sure to stay up to date on the latest, checking throughout the day today and tomorrow.

05/15/2026

With the World Cup coming to our area soon, it is important to prepare for mass gatherings, whether you are attending or hosting. Mass gatherings are events where a lot of people come together, either planned or not. For safety tips and resources regarding mass gatherings, visit: https://www.ready.gov/mass-gatherings-incidents.

05/13/2026

Disasters are costly but preparing for them doesn’t have to be! In fact, taking time to prepare now can help save you thousands of dollars and give you peace of mind when the next disaster or emergency occurs. For a wide array of low-to-no-cost preparedness tips, including free apps and at-home safety tips, visit: https://www.ready.gov/low-and-no-cost.

05/12/2026

Do you like to prepare for disasters and hazards that could affect our area? For a wide array of hazard information sheets, preparedness guidebooks, and printable family plans, visit: https://www.ready.gov/be-informed.

05/08/2026

It is National Wildfire Awareness Month! Wildfires are unplanned fires that burn out of control in natural areas like forests, grasslands or prairies. These fires spread quickly and can devastate wildlife, natural areas and communities. To learn about safety tips regarding wildfire preparedness, visit: https://www.ready.gov/wildfires.

05/07/2026

05/06/2026

It is hurricane preparedness week! Even though we are in Missouri, preparedness is all about community, so support your loved ones and share safety tips for those at risk! Hurricanes are dangerous and can cause major damage from storm surges, wind damage, rip currents and flooding. They can happen along any U.S. coast or in any territory in the Atlantic or Pacific oceans. For more information, please visit: https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes.