http://dps.mo.gov/homelandsecurity/ Provides the latest news updates, emergency preparedness and management information, and initiative updates from the Missouri Office of Homelands Security. en-us http://dps.mo.gov/homelandsecurity/images/HomelandSecurityBanner_015.jpg http://dps.mo.gov/homelandsecurity/ 900 147 http://www.dps.mo.gov/homelandsecurity/documents/Active Shooter/DHS ActiveShooter_Response Booklet.pdf New active shooter information has been released to assist you with how to respond when there is an active shooter situation. Date: June 15, 2009 http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/arra/index.shtm WASHINGTON-The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released application guidance for more than $500 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) preparedness grants for fire station construction, port and transit security-funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). "These Recovery Act funds will strengthen our economy while improving our ability to prepare for terrorist attacks, major disasters and other emergencies," said DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano. "The grants announced today will go directly to local projects, revitalizing communities while updating our nation's infrastructure and enhancing our security." Date: June 1, 2009 http://www.dps.mo.gov/homelandsecurity The Higher Education Working Group will be holding a meeting at the Missouri Department of Higher Education, Annex Building, in the large conference room on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Date: June 1, 2009 http://www.dps.mo.gov/HomelandSecurity/FaithBasedInitiatives/plan.html After recent events around the country involving emergency situations at Faith-Based Institutions the Missouri Office of Homeland Security launched its new Emergency Template for Faith-Based Organizations today. The template is intended as a starting point or template for Faith-Based organization leaders in developing a site-specific plan for their organization’s property. We encourage all Faith-Based Organizations to become prepared for disasters that may affect their congregation. Visit the Faith-Based Homeland Security Initiatives website, http://www.dps.mo.gov/HomelandSecurity/FaithBasedInitiatives/index.html. Date: May 18, 2009 http://dps.mo.gov/homelandsecurity Save the Date: Come join the Region H Homeland Security Oversight Committee, Monday, August 10, 2009 at Third Annual Safe School Summit. We would like to have as many teachers, administrators, board members and public safety officials as possible attend. Lunch and nutritional breaks are included and as in past years the event is free of charge. We are applying for professional development and POST hours for the event. Topics of interest this year include an overview of all hazards emergency planning for schools, what to do when your schools active shooter program fails, a case study of MWSUs Griffon Alert system, a case study of the test of a school disaster plan, lessons learned at the Enterprise Alabama high school tornado incident, a live demonstration of the Missouri ERIP computer system for school safety. Please save the date and RSVP with your name, organization, email, and work phone to 8162338498 or email to cassie@mokan.org. For more information please call: Steve Groshong 8162716149 Bill Brinton 8162711574 Date: May 14, 2009 http://www.dps.mo.gov/HomelandSecurity/Calendar.htm The Popular Bluff SACC Table Top Exercise will be held Wednesday, May 13, 2009. Date: May 6, 2009 http://dps.mo.gov/homelandsecurity/rssfeeds.html The Missouri Office of Homeland Security has launched this RSS Feed to give the opportunity to all of our visitors to keep updated regarding any changes at the Office of Homeland Security. The RSS Feed will provide the latest news, emergency management and preparedness information, and program updates. The subscription address is http://dps.mo.gov/homelandsecurity/newsfeed.xml. Date: April 21, 2009