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NWS St. Louis has issued a DENSE FOG ADVISORY until 9AM CST Friday, November 21.

Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible in dense fog areas. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
November 21, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued a DENSE FOG ADVISORY until 10 AM.

Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible in dense fog areas. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

If driving, slow down, use headlights, and increase distance ahead of you.

#stlwx
November 2, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued a Freeze Watch for the City of St. Louis for late Saturday night through Sunday morning. Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 are possible.

Information on cold weather safety: go.usa.gov/xpmQ8

#stlwx
Graphic from the City of St. Louis Emergency Management Agency. The background shows a frosted, icy texture with large white text reading “Freeze Watch.” Below the text is the website address “stlouis-mo.gov/ema.”
October 31, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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STL pet parents! 🐕🐈 Halloween can be a fright for our furry friends — with all the doorbells, costumes & commotion, it’s easy for pets to slip outside.

Keep them safe indoors and double-check those ID tags! 🎃💛

#BeInformed #ReadySTL #PetSafety #HalloweenSafety
A collage of four Halloween-themed pet photos. Top left: a golden dog wearing a headband with two glittery pumpkin decorations, lying beside a carved jack-o’-lantern. Top right: a small kitten dressed as a vampire sitting inside an orange pumpkin bucket, with paper bats on the wall behind. Bottom left: a gray cat wearing a black witch hat resting beside small pumpkins on a purple background. Bottom right: a white and brown dog dressed in a red ladybug costume sitting on a couch with string lights behind. The bottom of the graphic has an orange banner with the hashtags #BeInformed and #ReadySTL, and the City of St. Louis EMA logo.
October 28, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Today is National First Responder Day. Thank you to the officers, firefighters, EMTs, and dispatchers for all you do every day!

#NationalFirstRespondersDay #SLMPD #JustifiablyProud #stlouis
Graphic recognizing National First Responder Day. The background features silhouettes of a firefighter, police officer, and medical responder. On the left is the St. Louis Metropolitan Police badge, and on the right is the St. Louis Fire Department emblem. Text reads “National First Responder Day.” The bottom includes hashtags #BeInformed and #ReadySTL along with the City of St. Louis Emergency Management Agency logo.
October 28, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Hey STL! 👋 It’s spooky season, but that glowing “cauldron” on your dashboard isn’t magic—it’s your tire pressure warning light! 🛞
Cooler temps = lower pressure, so give those tires a quick check and keep your ride safe. 🚗✨
#BeInformed #ReadySTL #FallSafety #stlwx
Close-up of a car dashboard showing an illuminated tire pressure warning light, which looks like a caludron with an exclamation point in the center. Below the image are the hashtags #BeInformed and #ReadySTL, along with the City of St. Louis Emergency Management Agency logo.
October 27, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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The grace period deadline is SATURDAY for @SBAgov Physical Damage Loans related to the May 16 tornado.

Need assistance? Visit sba.gov/disaster to apply!

Questions about your application? Call (800) 659-2955, or 711 for TTY, or email disastercusomerservice@sba.gov
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October 23, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Cooler days are here - a reminder that even colder days are ahead.

Make sure you have warm outer layers, including hats and gloves, ready for everyone in your family.

(1/2) 🧵 #stlwx #ReadySTL

📷 NWS St. Louis
October 22, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Thunderstorms continue to move through the area today, with wind being the primary threat. Storms could last throughout the afternoon into the evening and bring up to three inches of rain for St. Louis.

Follow us and local media for the latest weather changes throughout the day. #ReadySTL #stlwx
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October 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Do you find yourself clicking “forgot your password” again? Let a password manager remember it for you! By storing your login info in a vault, you’ll never forget it. Download your #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth toolkit to learn more about password managers:
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October 16, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Today is the day! The Great #ShakeOut is happening this morning at 10:16 a.m. Remember to "Drop, Cover, and Hold on" in the event of an earthquake.

#ReadySTL #EarthquakeSafety #Practice
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October 16, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Grabbing online deals? Before buying anything with a lithium-ion battery, check the details—and when it arrives, look for a mark from a recognized testing lab. No mark = higher fire risk. 🔥
#FirePreventionWeek #BatterySafety #Sparky #ReadySTL
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October 8, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Have peace of mind that you know what to do in the next earthquake: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Join millions who are improving their level of earthquake safety by participating in Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills: ShakeOut.org. #ReadySTL #ShakeOut
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October 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Protecting youth online starts with YOU! Join @Know2Protect to Pledge2Protect for a safer internet for all kids and teens.

Every pledge creates action that has a real impact. Check it out here 🔗: www.dhs.gov/know2protect/p2p #Pledge2Protect #K2P #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #ReadySTL
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October 7, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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It's #FirePreventionWeek. The National Fire Protection Association wants you to Charge Into Fire Safety regarding Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.

Remember:
🏪Buy only listed products
🔌 Charge devices safely
♻ Recycle batteries responsibly (call2recycle.org)

More @ fpw.org

#ReadySTL
Promotional graphic for Fire Prevention Week 2025 by the NFPA. The theme is "Charge into Fire Safety™ — Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home." Tips include: "BUY only listed products. CHARGE devices safely. RECYCLE batteries responsibly." The image features Sparky the Fire Dog in a firefighter outfit, holding a house with a green battery recycling symbol. The NFPA and Fire Prevention Week logos are also present, along with the website "fpw.org."
October 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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October is #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth. New technology means new scams. But don’t be discouraged! This online tool, provided by the National Cybersecurity Alliance, guides you through the steps to protect yourself and your family from scams.

#CyberSafely #OnlineSafety #OnlineTools #ReadySTL
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October 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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From the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department:

TRAFFIC ALERT: I-70 westbound near Adelaide is closed. There are MAJOR delays impacting the interstate and city streets in the area. Please plan ahead and use an alternate route. #STLtraffic
TRAFFIC ALERT: I-70 westbound near Adelaide is closed. There are MAJOR delays impacting the interstate and city streets in the area. Please plan ahead and use an alternate route. #STLtraffic
October 2, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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On the last day of National Preparedness Month, @cityema.bsky.social and over a dozen regional partners from across public and private sectors convened to:
✔️ Assess capability strengths
✔️ Identify areas for improvement
✔️ Prioritize what matters most for our communities

#NPM2025 #ReadySTL
A close-up photo of printed documents from the "St. Louis Urban Area THIRA/SPR Workshop" held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. The visible text includes a section labeled "Core Capabilities List" with categories such as "Protect," "Mitigate," "Respond," and "Recover." Each category contains subcategories like "Planning," "Public Information and Warning," "Operational Coordination," and others. The STARRS logo, featuring a circle of symbols, is partially visible on the top right corner of the top document. A wide-angle view of a large conference room filled with participants seated at round tables during the St. Louis Urban Area THIRA/SPR Workshop. Most attendees are seated in chairs with red labels for Emergency Support Function roles such as "Business/Industry ESF 16" and "Law Enforcement ESF 13." A presenter stands at the front of the room near a large screen displaying a slide titled "NEXT STEPS." Multiple monitors and projection screens line the walls, and digital clocks show the time as 2:41. The room is well-lit with high ceilings and modern lighting.
October 1, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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Even in an emergency, #FoodSafety matters.

Protect your health by taking a few simple steps:
✅ Stock non-perishable items
✅ Sanitize cooking utensils and cookware
✅ Discard any food that may be contaminated

Stay safe before, during, and after an emergency.
#NPM2025 #ReadySTL
A collage promoting food safety during emergencies. The top-left image shows a box filled with canned goods and non-perishable food items. The bottom-left image shows hands washing a metal pot under running water in a kitchen sink. The right image shows a person wearing rubber gloves cleaning the inside of an empty refrigerator with a spray bottle and cloth. At the bottom of the image are the hashtags #BeInformed and #ReadySTL, along with logos for National Preparedness Month and St. Louis Emergency Management Agency.
September 29, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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September is #NationalPreparednessMonth. Emergencies can happen anytime—check on your neighbors, especially older adults & those who may need extra help. Preparedness starts with people helping people. 💬👥

#NPM2025 #PreparednessMonth #BeReady #NationalNeighborDay #ReadySTL
Illustration of three neighbors—two women and one man—standing in a yard in front of a house with broken tree limbs and debris. Large text reads, “Be a good neighbor! In the event of a disaster, be sure to check on those around you.” The logo “Ready” appears in the bottom right corner.
September 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Make sure help can reach you when it counts.
📱 Update emergency contacts at work, school & home
📲 Add "In Case of Emergency" info to your phone’s lock screen
☎️ Include an out-of-state contact

#NPM2025 #BeInformed #ReadySTL #PreparednessStartsAtHome
A collage of three images related to emergency preparedness. Top left: Medical professionals quickly wheel a patient on a stretcher through a hospital hallway. Center: A close-up of an emergency contact form with a pen resting on it, emphasizing the fields for name, address, and relationship. Right: A young man in scrubs sits at a desk, talking on the phone while reviewing paperwork. At the bottom of the image are the hashtags #BeInformed and #ReadySTL, along with the National Preparedness Month logo and the St. Louis City Emergency Management Agency seal.
September 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Snap and save photos of documents in a secure place to access them during an emergency, including
🪪 IDs/birth certificates
📝 Insurance policies
💊 Medical information
💳 Bank account records
🏡 Property deeds/leases

#NPM2025 #SaveYourPhotosDay #BeInformed #ReadySTL
September 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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You have the power to help protect the community. One tip could make the difference. Learn how to recognize suspicious activity and report it. Find resources here 🔗 www.dhs.gov/see-somethin...

#SeeSay #BePrepared #ReadySTL
September 25, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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When building your emergency kit, don’t forget the kids!🧸

A small toy, coloring book, or deck of cards can help them stay calm during a crisis.

📝 Tip: Let them pick what to pack—it gives them comfort and a sense of control.

#FamilySafety #ReadySTL #NPM2025 #CareForKidsDay
September 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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A big thank you to C.A.R.E. STL and Stray Rescue for letting our team share CEMA Ready Dog bandanas in honor of National Preparedness Month! 🐾💙 Each bandana highlights what to pack in your pet’s emergency kit. Learn more: www.ready.gov/pets #NPM2025 #ReadySTL #ResponsibleDogOwnership
CEMA staff stand outside the C.A.R.E. STL shelter with one of its staff members and a brown-colored adoptable dog wearing a multicolored bandana. CEMA staff stand outside the Stray Rescue shelter with four puppies, the CEMA bandana, and information on pet preparedness. Listing of ways to prepare your pet for a disaster. PDF file available at https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/ready.gov_prepare-pets-for-disasters.pdf The back page of the flyer provides information on how to prepare your pet for a disaster. PDF file available at https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/ready.gov_prepare-pets-for-disasters.pdf
September 19, 2025 at 8:28 PM