The Missouri 911 Service Board recently approved over $16 million in grant funding for 911 improvement projects across the state. The funds will go directly toward expanding 911 services for Missourians. Press release: https://t.co/h2zA2S8PQb
Great news: Gov. Parson signed SB24 into law, designating 911 telecommunicators as first responders! Starting 8/28, they'll get the recognition they deserve and access to additional benefits. Congrats to our newest first responders!
Read the bill here: https://t.co/68NYO4GGVT
Release from @MOAPCO, MO-NENA & MO 911 Directors re: SB 24, reclassifying telecommunicators as first responders, inc. special thanks to @lincolnhough@votegannon Rep Perkins @RobertESauls. The recognition that telecommunicators have earned and deserve. FIRST first responders.
Also this. Our 911 telecommunicators are the FIRST first responders. Also passed reclassification legislation in #moleg and awaiting signature thanks to Elaine Gannon Chad Perkins @RobertESauls@lincolnhough@pnthomas
Next Generation 9-1-1 provisions were just approved unanimously in the Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act of 2023 (H.R. 3565), including a multi-billion funding mechanism for NG911 improvements 👏 Strong step forward. @cathymcmorris@RepRichHudson@HouseCommerce @RepAnnaEshoo
Excited to be expanding my work with @thepenmangroup to DC for such important causes - and giving a stronger voice to organizations advocating for Missouri’s women, children, and families.
From @missouriscout ⬇️ #moleg
Heavy rain continues this evening & overnight. Flash flooding is a real threat & rapid rises are happening throughout MO, even in areas that aren’t normally affected. Be prepared to take action & remember at night high water rising is especially dangerous due to low visibility.
Treasurer Fitzpatrick joined the Missouri Assn of Public Administrators this morning to talk about the #LocalGovernmentCheckbook and @MissouriABLE. Great to talk to this group of public servants who play an important role in the lives of many Missourians with disabilities.
During #NationalPublicSafetyTelecommunicatorsWeek we extend our thanks to all Missouri's state & local telecommunicators for their outstanding work. You are the first link to providing critical, life-saving emergency services to the public. Your hard work & dedication saves lives
April 11-17, 2021 is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and honors those who provide a voice to our emergency dispatch services. MCP would like to thank our Communications Operator Danielle Brinegar for all she does for our agency and in keeping our officers safe!
Don't forget to join us this morning for Counselors, Coffee, and Conversation! Join MSCA's Middle School Counselor of the Year & Missouri State School Counselor of the Year Matt Berry! Register here https://t.co/QveTKnEmJD (sign-in required).
The Missouri Capitol was briefly evacuated this evening when a fire alarm activated, related to a room on the third floor. @JeffersonCityFD and @MoCapitolPolice responded. There was no sign of fire or smoke and people are now returning inside. Thanks to all for their cooperation
The number of contacts rape crisis centers had with survivors seeking medical or hospital assistance for rape or other forms of sexual violence increased compared to the previous year. #NeverStoppedNeverClosed#moleg
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Human trafficking is exploiting a person through force, fraud or coercion. It occurs across the U.S., in urban and rural areas. It should not be tolerated in any form, anywhere. Learn more here:
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Have you made plans to #VisitMO? This questionnaire on page 21 of the 2021 @VisitMO Travel Guide will help you discover your own M-O and help you find your perfect MO vacation destination. #MissouriProud https://t.co/YuFPNQ0qZk
The state of Missouri is still experiencing an exceptionally limited supply of COVID-19 vaccines. Before contacting a vaccinator on this map to coordinate your vaccination, please understand that many vaccinators are still awaiting supplies from the federal government.