Pacific, MO Emergency Mgmt. Agency

09/10/2026

Dedication and grand opening of the Jeffrey White Memorial Skate Park is scheduled this Sunday, September 13, 2026, at the Pacific Community Park, Birk Circle.

Enclosed is a map indicating location and parking details. General parking is in the lot by the swimming pool, with overflow parking at the west end of the Eagle’s parking lot across W Congress St. Handicap Parking is available on the north side of Birk Circle just past the first Y intersection.

We ask your support to only use these dedicated Handicap spaces with valid identification.

Event attendees are reminded to gather around the pavilion area and not position yourselves on the active roadway.
There are other events occurring in Community Park at the same time.

09/10/2026

*UPDATE* Highway OO is now reopened.
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Highway OO is closed is both directions between roughly Apache Drive and Spring Valley Road due to a structure fire. Please avoid this segment and plan accordingly to detour. Updates as relevant.

09/09/2026

If you need to contact our emergency Dispatch Center via 9-1-1, calling 9-1-1 is the fastest and best way to get help! But if you can’t call - due to a dangerous situation, hearing or speech difficulties, or other reasons - you can now text to 9-1-1. Our Communications Specialists are ready to support you whichever way you contact us.

How to text to 9-1-1:
Enter 911 in the "To" field
Type your message
Hit Send
Include in your message: your location, the type of emergency (police, fire, medical, etc.), any important details (injuries, suspects, weapons, etc.)
Do NOT send photos, emojis, videos, or group texts.
Keep messages brief and clear.

Remember, 9-1-1 is for life-threatening and immediate emergencies.

If you have questions or want to discuss further, please contact us on our non-emergency number 636-257-2424.

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09/08/2026

*UPDATE* E Orleans St has reopened. Please mind the Construction equipment and work area's at the site.
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Water Main Break Closes E. Orleans Street

Public Works is working a water leak between 1st and Columbus Streets. Until further notice, please plan your travel plans accordingly.

09/03/2026

Yes, it is hot again. Extreme Heat Warning thru at least 8PM Saturday. If you need a place to cool off, the Scenic Regional Library Pacific Branch is open daily. Remember, consecutive elevated heat days can take a toll.

An Extreme Heat Warning is now in effect for the entire region through Saturday. Afternoon heat index values will top out around 105 degrees. Please take precautions!

09/02/2026

*UPDATE* At this time, we are informed that all Pacific UP gates are in normal operation. Thank you for your patience and support.
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We are aware that the Union Pacific gates at both Payne and 4th Streets are stuck in the down position. UP crews have been dispatched, but we do not have an ETA for them or a resolution time estimate at the moment. Updates will be provided as obtained.

We urge all travelers to use Lamar Parkway or 1st Street or Olive crossings, and do NOT attempt to go around the gates. The tracks remain active - avoid potential accidents.

09/01/2026

Our dangerous heat spell is now extended at least until 8PM Saturday.
Also air quality is forecast to decline into the Orange category. Plan ahead is you must go outside, especially if you are susceptible to these poor conditions.

Air quality in the St. Louis metropolitan area is forecast to be unhealthy for elderly individuals, children, and those with heart/lung conditions.

08/31/2026

PSA: If you use life-sustaining, electrically operated medical equipment, Ameren Missouri's Medical Equipment Registry allows customers to register to receive advance notice of planned maintenance outages.

KEY DETAILS:
• Purpose: Provides advance warning for planned outages so you can prepare backup power or alternative arrangements.
• Important Limitations: It does not guarantee uninterrupted service, prevent service disconnection for nonpayment, or provide priority service restoration after an unexpected outage. Ameren strongly recommends having a backup power source or alternative plan.
• Eligible Equipment: Includes oxygen concentrators, dialysis machines, ventilators, BiPAP machines, and heart monitors.

HOW TO APPLY:
1. Get the Form: Download the fillable PDF from the Ameren Medical Equipment Registry Application or call Ameren at 1-800-552-7583 to request a copy by mail.
2. Complete Sections: Fill out the customer information section, and have a licensed medical professional completely fill out and sign the provider's statement.
3. Submit: Email the completed form to [email protected] or fax it to 314-259-3116.

08/30/2026

We're not done with Summer yet! NWS STL has issued a Heat Advisory for Pacific through Friday at 8PM.Temps will approach 100 degrees this week with successive days of dangerous heat indices.
To our east, there is an Extreme Heat Watch for STL County and the City of St. Louis for the same period.

If you must be outside, ensure you dress for success, take frequent breaks, drink plenty of water and monitor for heat illness symptoms.

The Scenic Regional Library Pacific Branch is available Monday though Saturday as a Cooling Center.

08/27/2026

AUGUST IS NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AWARENESS MONTH [POST #6]

Emergency Management operates in a structured, cyclic phased manner. This provides an organized approach to providing valuable deliverables, training, skills and readiness of the EM team and the "Whole Community". Besides the four phases outlined below, often there is an additional, upfront phase of prevention - the ultimate preference over mitigation to avoid a risk.

The enclosed charts provide a clear understanding of example subjects/activities of each phase. If you'd like to understand more, feel free to contact our EM Director at [email protected].