AREA POLICE CELEBRATE NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK
This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators week and multiple area police departments are celebrating their communications departments.
The event, honoring telecommunications personnel in the public safety community, is held every year during the second week of April.
You can find more information about National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week online at www.npstw.org.
MOCK CAR CRASH TO BE HELD TODAY AT BLOOMFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
Bloomfield residents are being reminded to not be alarmed if you see emergency vehicles today at Bloomfield High School.
According to school officials, the High School will be hosting a mock car crash today at 10 am on the new marking lot, east of the gym.
Stoddard County Emergency Management, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and Bloomfield P.D. have all taken part in planning this demonstration. Students will be watching the "crash" and aftermath in hopes that it helps them think carefully about choices.
During the event, there will be emergency vehicles, with lights and sounds directly around the school, and a "mock" drunk driving arrest.
SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT UNDERWAY IN STODDARD COUNTY
Route 91 in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane with a 13-foot width restriction through the end of next week as contractor crews improve sidewalks in Bell City, Missouri.
The section of roadway being reduced is located between Babler Road and Poplar Street.
Officials say that the project is part of the Missouri Department of Transportation’s initiative to bring roadway facilities into compliance with the current standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through Friday, April 21.
MULTI AGENCY RESOURCE CENTER TO BE AVAILABLE TODAY FOR TORNADO VICTIMS
Events will be held today and tomorrow to assist families that were affected by the tornado last week in Bollinger County.
According to Missouri Governor Mike Parson, the State Emergency Management Agency is coordinating a Multi-Agency Resource Center with volunteer partners, faith-based organizations, and other state and local agencies. MARCs are one-stop shops that pull together recovery resources in communities impacted by disasters.
The events will be held from 1 to 7 pm today and 10 am to 7 pm on Thursday at the Bollinger County Health Center. Impacted residents are encouraged to attend the MARC to receive in-person information and support services, including insurance information, food stamp replacement, emergency financial assistance, and legal services.
Governor Parson has also announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration will conduct joint Preliminary Damage Assessments in Bollinger County to determine if the area is eligible for low-interest disaster loans to assist homeowners, renters, businesses, and non-profits following the severe storms and EF-2 tornado that occurred on April 5th.
YOUTH SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE AT ELEVEN POINT RANGER DISTRICT
Teenagers from 15 to 18 years old can apply for Mark Twain National Forest summer jobs at the Eleven Point Ranger District in the Doniphan area through the Youth Conservation Corps.
The Youth Conservation Corps is a paid summer work program for youth, both male and female, designed to develop an understanding and appreciation of the environment.
Work duties include building trails, clerical/office support, maintaining and cleaning up campgrounds, and improving wildlife habitat.
The application window closes today.
For more information, contact the Eleven Point Ranger District at 573-996-2153.
CULVERT REPLACEMENT TO CAUSE CLOSURE OF ROAD NEAR CATRON
Route W in New Madrid County will be closed this week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway.
The culvert is located between Route D and U.S. Route 62 near Catron.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily through Thursday. Officials say that the road will re-open to traffic at the end of each work day.
