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Grazing School Seminar
* September 30, October 1 and 2, 2008

Field Day
* Our annual field day will be held on September 12, 2008.

Ag. Education Day
* Our Ag Education day will be held on September 11, 2008.

Southwest Center FFA Workshop
* The Southwest Center will sponsor a workshop for area FFA students, which was held on March 6, 2008.

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14548 Highway H
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Phone: 417-466-2148
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Email: crawfordr@missouri.edu

A Family Disaster Plan Will Save Lives

“Are you and your family prepared to survive a disaster such as a tornado for at least 3-days before assistance can arrive? Missourians have experienced power outages, ice storms, flooding, tornadoes, and even minor earthquake tremors. The families that were prepared, recovered quicker,” said Ron Reynolds State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) Director.

Some things you can do to protect your family include:
• Have a family disaster plan. A plan will cover what to do, where to meet, and how to contact family members in the event of a fire or severe weather. Make sure all family members know about the family emergency plan. Give emergency information to babysitters and other caregivers.
• Put together an emergency supply kit for your home, for your office, your car, and one for your child at school. A kit should have bottled water, a radio with extra batteries, a flashlight, prescription medicine and first aid supplies.
• Purchase a generator for your home or business. A generator can keep life safety health equipment functioning (ventilators, oxygen, monitors, or keep insulin cool) during a power outage. It will also keep your food from spoiling, and lights on.
• Make sure all family members know all possible ways to exit your home and where to meet outside the house. Keep all exits clear.
• Conduct a tornado, fire and earthquake drill once every six months.
• Choose a place for your family to meet after a disaster in case you are at work or school when the disaster happens.
• Know how to contact your children at their school or daycare and where you can pick them up after a disaster. Designate a specific person to pick up your child if you cannot. Make sure the school or daycare has the most current emergency release information.
• Have a tone-alert weather radio to receive severe weather warnings. Also have a portable radio with extra batteries incase there are power outages. This allows you to get the most current weather and emergency information quickly.
• Learn first aid and CPR.
• In the event of a flood, tornado or earthquake, learn how to shut off your water, gas and electricity. Know where to find the shut-off valves and switches.
• Keep a small amount of cash on hand. If the power is out, AMT machines will not operate.
• Keep your gas tank full. If the power is out, gas pumps will not operate.
• If a family member is non-English speaking, prepare an emergency information card for them and tell them to keep the card with them at all times. The card should indicate the person’s name, address, and any special needs such as medication and allergies.
• Make copies of your vital records and store them in a safe deposit box. Make sure your originals are stored safely. Take photos of your valuables and keep them in your safe deposit box.

Protecting your pets:

• Store enough food and water to last at least three days for each pet.
• Prepare an emergency kit for your pet. The kit should include an unbreakable dish, medications, a leash or pet carrier, and a copy of your pet’s veterinary records.
• Consider having a permanent microchip implanted in your pet. This ID cannot be lost or removed. See your veterinarian for more information.
• If the shelter you are going to accepts pets, make sure your pet is in a portable pet carrier. Don’t forget to bring pet food, a leash, as well as your pet’s emergency kit.

Helpful websites:
State of Missouri’s Ready in 3 Program: http://www.dhss.mo.gov/Ready_in_3/
SEMA’s Severe Weather Campaign: http://sema.dps.mo.gov
FEMA’s Animals in Emergencies for Pet Owners DVD: http://www.fema.gov/individual/animals.shtm

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