Missouri Earthquake Program Related Information

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State Government:  http://www.mo.gov/
State Emergency Management: http://sema.dps.mo.gov/semapage.htm
State Geological Survey:  http://www.dnr.mo.gov/geology/index.html
State Department of Transportation:  http://www.modot.mo.gov

State Emergency Management Agency Information

The mission of the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) is to protect the lives and property of all Missourians when major disasters threaten public safety in any city, county or region of Missouri.  SEMA responds to two types of disasters - natural and manmade.   Natural disasters are major snow and/or ice storms, floods, tornadoes and/or severe weather, as well as the threat of a serious earthquake along Missouri's New Madrid Seismic Zone.   Manmade disasters, also known as technological emergencies, may include hazardous material incidents, nuclear power plant accidents and other radiological hazards.   SEMA is also responsible for developing a State Emergency Operations Plan which coordinates the actions of Missouri State government departments and agencies in the event of any emergency requiring use of State resources and personnel.

Missouri State Emergency Management Agency
2302 Militia Dr.
Jefferson City, MO   65101
Main Phone:  (573)526-9101
Fax: (573) 634-7966
Website: http://sema.dps.mo.gov/semapage.htm
Earthquake Webpage:  http://sema.dps.mo.gov/EQ.htm

State Director
Mr. Paul Parmenter, State Director
Phone:  (573) 526-9101

State Geological Survey Information

The Geology and Land Survey Division is within the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The Missouri GLS serves toprovide technical assistance, education and guidance in the use and protection of Missouri's natural resources,  interpret the state's geological setting,  assess the availability of its energy and mineral resources, evaluate and interpret geological hazards, and determine land boundaries.  They are located in Rolla, Missouri.

Department of Natural Resources, Division of Geology and Land Survey
111 Fairgrounds Road
P.O. Box 250, Rolla, MO 65402
Phone: (573) 368-2100
Website: http://www.dnr.mo.gov/geology/index.html
Earthquake Webpage:  http://www.dnr.mo.gov/geology/geosrv/geores/GeoHazhp.htm

State Director
Mr. Joe Gillman
Phone:  (573) 368-2100

Earthquake Geologist
David Gaunt
Phone:  (573) 368-2182
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State Department of Transportation Information
The mission of the Missouri Department of Transportation is to provide a world-class transportation experience that delights it's customers and promotes a prosperous Missouri.  The MODOT website provides basic information on the Missouri Department of Transportation and its leaders, direction, history and funding. MoDOT works with the public, transportation partners, state and federal legislators, and other state and local agencies to provide a safe and efficient transportation system to the people of Missouri.

Missouri Department of Transportation
105 W. Capitol Avenue
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone:  (888) ASK MODOT
Website:  http://www.modot.mo.gov

State Director
Pete Rahn
(573) 751-2551

Transportation Task Force Lead
Richard Bennett
Phone: (573) 526-1759
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