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White House Grants St. Louis Area Federal Disaster Declaration Following Late July Flooding and Storms
State MARC locations remain open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at Friendly Temple Church
Press release | Department of Health,Office of the Mayor,City Emergency Management Agency | 08/08/2022 -
State of Missouri Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for City of St. Louis
Flood Survivors to Visit Two-Day Resource Center
Press release | Department of Health,City Emergency Management Agency,Office of the Mayor | 08/04/2022 -
Multi-Agency Resource Center for Flood Survivors Announced for City of St. Louis
MARCs provide trained experts in areas like housing, insurance, food stamp replacement, and mental health counseling.
Press release | City Emergency Management Agency,Office of the Mayor,Department of Health | 08/03/2022 -
City of St. Louis Provides Update on How to Support Flood Victim Recovery Efforts
Mayor Jones joined CEMA Commissioner Sarah Russell and Alderwoman Pam Boyd (27) at St. Louis’ fourth resource center in Walnut Park
Press release | City Emergency Management Agency,Office of the Mayor,Department of Health | 07/31/2022 -
City of St. Louis Continues to Add Additional Support and Resources to Community Following Recent Floods
Community outreach and support to flood victims by agencies and partners continues to expand in response to this past week’s storms.
Press release | City Emergency Management Agency,Office of the Mayor,Department of Health | 07/31/2022 -
City of St. Louis Deploying Mobile Command Centers in Hard-Hit Neighborhoods, Emergency Resources for Residents Impacted by July Flooding
The City has set up Mobile Command Centers in hard-hit neighborhoods like Ellendale and Kingsway West to connect impacted residents with resources.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Public Safety,Department of Health,City Emergency Management Agency | 07/29/2022 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones To Sign Bill to Improve Public Safety, Creating Office of Violence Prevention and Dedicating Nearly $14 Million to Community, Youth Programming
The Office of Violence Prevention will help coordinate resources across city departments
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Public Safety | 07/28/2022 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Declares State of Emergency in St. Louis City Following Record Rainfall, Flooding
The disaster declaration will enable the State of Missouri, if granted, to request federal support to bring relief to residents and small businesses
Press release | Office of the Mayor,City Emergency Management Agency | 07/26/2022 -
St. Louis Opens Registrations for City’s National Night Out in October
St. Louis’ National Night Out will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, from 6pm to 9pm.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Neighborhood Stabilization Team,Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department | 07/05/2022 -
Ahead of 4th of July, City of St. Louis Reminds Residents of Dangers of Illegal Fireworks Use
Firefighters, veterans urge residents to stay safe and leave fireworks to the professionals
Press release | City Emergency Management Agency,Office of the Mayor,Fire Department,Department of Health | 06/27/2022 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Signs Executive Order Prohibiting Use of No-Knock Warrants by Police in City of St. Louis
The order prevents law enforcement from entering an individual’s property without notification
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor,Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department | 06/14/2022 -
City of St. Louis Outlines Violence Prevention Efforts, Summer Fun STL Youth Programming Locations Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
In addition to concentrated patrols by the Police Department, the City of St. Louis is working to expand youth programming efforts across the city.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department | 05/26/2022 -
City of St. Louis Urges Residents to Utilize “Lock It For Love” Gun Lock Program at St. Louis Fire Engine Houses, Select Public Library Branches, Area SLMPD Stations
Following the tragic shootings of multiple children in the past week, City leaders are urging residents to utilize the city’s free gun lock program.
Press release | Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department,Fire Department,Office of the Mayor | 03/30/2022 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Signs Bill Making St. Louis More Competitive in Police Officer Retention While Protecting City Tax Dollars
Board Bill 195 requires police officers who leave SLMPD within four years of completing their training to compensate the city for said training.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department,Board of Aldermen | 03/24/2022 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones, World Wide Technology Host Black Mayors from Across the US for Tech Summit in St. Louis
Jones and WWT Founder Dave Steward welcomed fellow Black mayors for a summit focused on tech solutions to the issues faced in every city.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Public Safety | 03/10/2022 -
2022 Missouri Severe Weather Preparedness Week
Will be observed the week of March 7 - 11, 2022
Newsgram | City Emergency Management Agency | 03/07/2022 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones, World Wide Technology to Host Black Mayors from Across the US for Tech Summit in St. Louis
Interim Public Safety Director Dr. Dan Isom will also present to participants an overview of public safety strategies in St. Louis.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Public Safety | 03/07/2022 -
SLMPD Salutes those who have paved the way
Black History Month 2022
Newsgram | Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department | 02/28/2022 -
When Gospel Great Mahalia Jackson Visited MSI
Black History Month Remembrance
Newsgram | Corrections Division | 02/28/2022 -
City of St. Louis Urges Caution, Education, and Treatment Around Opioid Addiction and Overdoses
The City urges residents to educate themselves about the signs of opioid overdose, and reach out for support for addiction if necessary.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Health,Fire Department,Department of Public Safety | 02/08/2022 -
City of St. Louis Seeks Applicants for Detention Facilities Oversight Board
The board will receive complaints of alleged incidents, direct investigations, and submit recommendations regarding policies and procedures.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Corrections Division | 01/26/2022 -
Downtown Engagement and Public Safety Initiative, Business and Community Leaders Outline Progress at Start of New Year
DEPSI hosted its weekly update recapping Downtown events and provided a progress report on the work of the initiative since its Sept 2021 inception
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Public Safety | 01/10/2022 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Highlights City’s Efforts to Retain $5.5 Million to Protect First Responders, Improve 911 System Through Negotiations with Attorney General Eric Schmitt
Jones et al outlined negotiations with the Attorney General office over a settlement agreement related to the wrongful conviction case of George Allen
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Office of the City Counselor,Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department | 11/22/2021 -
Downtown Engagement and Public Safety Initiative Highlights New Downtown Business, Successful 2021 GEOINT Symposium
Jones highlighted Whisky on Washington, the first Black-owned bar of its kind in St. Louis, helping create positive spaces for residents downtown.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Public Safety | 10/11/2021 -
Fire Department Promotions - Sept. 2021
Phifer, Meatte and Robbins
Newsgram | Fire Department | 10/01/2021 -
2021 Fire Prevention Week
Will be observed October 3rd through the 9th.
Newsgram | Fire Department | 10/01/2021 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones, Joined by Center for Policing Equity and Violence Prevention Commission, Hold Town Hall Outlining Principles to Reimagine Public Safety
Jones and others held a virtual town hall meeting to take questions from the public and outline principles for reimagining public safety.
Press release | Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department,Office of the Mayor | 09/24/2021 -
Statement from Public Safety Director Dan Isom on Recent Downtown Violence
A statement from Isom regarding a shooting last night on the 2000 block of St. Charles, where three people were shot and one killed.
Press release | Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department,Department of Public Safety | 09/21/2021 -
Center for Policing Equity and St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Release Findings from National Justice Database Study
St. Louis Community Encouraged to Provide Feedback at Upcoming Town Hall
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department | 09/16/2021 -
City of St. Louis, Business, Civic and Community Leaders Come Together to Form Downtown Engagement and Public Safety Initiative
The Downtown Engagement and Public Safety Initiative will improve public safety while presenting a positive vision for an active cultural destination.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department | 09/14/2021 -
SLMPD Chief John Hayden Announces February Retirement, City to Begin New Police Chief Search
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Chief John Hayden announced his intention to retire on February 23, 2022 after 35 years of service.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department | 09/08/2021 -
Jayden Groves Honored by Governor Parson
Received the Missouri Public Safety Civilian Partnership Award for rescuing his younger brother from drowning
Newsgram | Fire Department | 09/02/2021 -
National Emergency Preparedness Month 2021
September is Emergency Preparedness Month. The 2021 theme is Prepare to Protect. Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love.
News/Announcement | City Emergency Management Agency | 09/01/2021 -
Excessive Heat Warning Issued (August 10-12, 2021)
The St. Louis region continues to experience dangerously hot conditions, with heat index values expected as high as 110 degrees.
Press release | Department of Health,City Emergency Management Agency | 08/11/2021
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