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Today, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 25-21 activating the Missouri National Guard to assist with response efforts for ongoing and forecasted severe storm systems that have caused, or have the potential to cause, damage resulting from tornadoes, straight line winds, large hail, heavy rains, flooding and flash flooding, impacting communities throughout the State of Missouri.

Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced six appointments to various boards and commissions and the appointment of the Andrew County Circuit Clerk.

Tannah Buhman, of St. Joseph, was appointed as the Andrew County Circuit Clerk.

Today, Governor Kehoe appointed a new Associate Circuit Judge to the 32ndJudicial Circuit.

Amy Trueblood, of Cape Girardeau, was appointed as Associate Circuit Judge for Cape Girardeau County in the 32nd Judicial Circuit.

Emergency Clause Places St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Under State Oversight Effective Today

Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced seven appointments to various boards.

Mason Bell, of Williamsville, was appointed to the Missouri Veterinary Medical Board.

Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced three appointments to the Missouri Sentencing Advisory Council and the appointment of a new Atchison County Treasurer.

Roye Cole, of Rogersville, was appointed to the Missouri Sentencing Advisory Commission.

Today, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 25-20 in response to the severe weather that has impacted communities across Missouri. This order grants the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) discretionary authority to temporarily waive or suspend specific environmental rules and regulations to facilitate storm debris removal and recovery efforts.

Move comes two days after Governor requested damage assessments for homes and private property; next step in seeking federal disaster declaration

JEFFERSON CITY – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe expanded his request to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for joint preliminary damage assessments (PDAs) for Individual Assistance to include Dunklin and Madison counties. Yesterday, the Governor requested that FEMA participate in joint PDAs in 23 counties following the March 14-15 severe storms that brought destruction to many parts of the state. The requests begin the process of obtaining federal disaster assistance.

Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced the state has requested the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) participate in joint preliminary damage assessments (PDAs) for Individual Assistance in 23 counties following the severe storms and deadly tornadoes that devastated Missouri March 14-15. This request begins the process of obtaining federal disaster assistance.