Preparedness Information
Find Information on Declared Disasters & Emergencies
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Learn About the Different Types of Disasters and Hazards
Other Links to Disaster Preparedness Information
- Storm Aware Website: Missouri StormAware Web site includes videos on sheltering and storm warning systems
- Ready.gov Promoting preparedness through public involvement
Protect Your Property or Business from Disaster
If you aren’t sure whether your property or business is at risk from disasters caused by natural hazards, check with your local building official, city engineer, or planning and zoning administrator. They can tell you whether you are in an area where hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, wildfires, or tornadoes are likely to occur. Also, they usually can tell you how to protect yourself, your house, business and property from the different hazards.Select a category below to view any of the resources listed here.
Protect Your Business from All Natural Hazards
- Protect Business Records and Inventory
- Install a Generator for Emergency Power
- Anchor Large Equipment Properly
- Anchor Tall Bookcases and File Cabinets
- Anchor and Brace Propane Tanks and Gas Cylinders
- Bolt Sill Plates to Foundation
- Brace Cripple Walls
- Install Latches on Drawers and Cabinet Doors
- Mount Framed Pictures and Mirrors Securely
- Restrain Desktop Computers and Appliances
- Use Flexible Connections on Gas and Water Lines
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Dealing with Vegetation and Combustible Materials
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Replace Roofing with Fire-Resistant Materials
- Build With Flood Damage Resistant Materials
- Dry Floodproof Your Building
- Add Waterproof Veneer to Exterior Walls
- Raise Electrical System Components
- Anchor Fuel Tanks
- Raise or Floodproof HVAC Equipment
- Install Sewer Backflow Valves
- Protect Wells From Contamination by Flooding
- Maintain EIFS Walls
- Protect Windows and Doors with Covers
- Reinforce Double Entry Doors
- Reinforce or Replace Garage Doors
- Remove Trees and Potential Windborne Missiles
- Secure Metal Siding and Metal Roofs
- Secure Built-Up and Single-Ply Roofs
- Secure Composition Shingle Roofs
- Brace Gable End Roof Framing
Mailing Address
100 W. Church Room 100Ozark, MO 65721
Physical Address
100 W. Elm St Room 60
Ozark, MO 65721
(Judicial Building on the south side of the square
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- Safe Rooms in Christian County
- Storm Shelter Registration Form
- FEMA Safe Rooms
- Storm Damage Report Form
- Special Needs Registry
- Emergency Notifications/Rave Alert
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Links of Interest
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to enhance emergency preparedness
and facilitate urgent and
necessary notifications to
citizens during emergent events.
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