Lawrence County Missouri Emergency Management

03/25/2026

Are you planning a controlled burn in Lawrence County? If so, please first report it to the Lawrence County MO 9-1-1 Emergency Services by calling the non-emergency number at 417-316-6006. We will ask the location, time frame, what you are burning and burn size and a contact number. This information is then relayed to the area fire district so that they are aware of the burn.

03/06/2026

Stay alert this evening and try to stay home or near shelter.

03/05/2026

If you're out on the roads when a Tornado Warning is issued, it’s important to know where to go to take shelter. Check out this graphic to learn more about the safest sheltering actions to take. Find additional info at: weather.gov/sgf/severeweatherpreparednessweek

02/24/2026

HERE IS HOW YOU CAN HELP! Today we join our community in mourning and honoring the brave men and women of the Christian County Sheriff's Office and all law enforcement officers involved following the tragic events in Christian County that claimed the lives of deputies and left others injured during a violent confrontation early this morning and last night. Officers from across the region and state worked tirelessly to bring the situation to an end, and we remember the incredible sacrifice these public servants make every single day to protect and serve our families and neighbors.

This is exactly why each year at the Ozark Chamber of Commerce we intentionally pause during our Annual Awards Banquet to honor the Christian County Sheriff’s Department and local law enforcement for their courage, commitment, and unwavering dedication to our community. Their service does not go unnoticed, and moments like this remind us just how much they put on the line.

If you are looking for ways to help or support the families of those who give so much, please consider contacting the Christian County 100 Club organization. You can also visit their website at www.christiancounty100club.org or email [email protected].

The Christian County 100 Club is a local nonprofit that provides immediate financial assistance to the surviving spouses and dependent children of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and EMS personnel who lose their lives in the line of duty.

Our thoughts and prayers remain with the deputies, their families, and every first responder serving our community.

02/24/2026

Please, no burning today!

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for a large portion of the area from 11am to 7pm today. Low humidity and gusty winds will create significant fire conditions. Fires can spread rapidly in these conditions.

02/24/2026

Come join the Storm Spotter training down in Monett today.

08/05/2025

The voting precinct Buck Prairie at First Baptist Church in Marionville has been moved to the Marionville Fire station at 101 South Central Avenue for the August 5th Election due to unforeseen circumstances.

07/06/2025

Great work Aurora/Aurora Rural! We are thankful there were no injuries and everything returned to normal.

05/24/2025

A Flood Watch will go into effect at 7 PM tonight and remain in effect until 7 PM Monday, with favorable conditions for flash flooding expected throughout the weekend. Expect rainfall amounts of 2-5 inches, with localized heavier amounts up to 8 inches possible.

05/22/2025

🚨 Emergency Medical Responder Certification🚨

It's time to take your medical training to the next level! We are SO excited about this one!
This 2-day course is being brought to us by our good friend and EMT Chase Kraft, and it will take you FAR beyond CPR/First Aid and will raise your skills and knowledge to the point that you could secure a scene, administer life-saving medications, hook up medical monitoring equipment, and assist Paramedics and EMTs when the ambulance arrives!
This training is not just a simple weekend of sitting in lectures - You will have to study for this one. But, if you're willing to put in the work, you will become a highly valuable First Responder with the skills to react and save lives in nearly any situation.
Police officers and Firefighters are very often EMR-rated and now you can be too!

Check out the link in the comments for more info.

*Discounts available for faith-based security team members and others. Get in touch for more.*

05/19/2025

Stay alert this afternoon/evening as storms roll through the area.

Here is a briefing on the Moderate to Enhanced severe weather risk expected this afternoon through tonight. All hazards will be possible.--------------------...