There’s a new tiger at the Dickerson Park Zoo.
Cinta is a 9-year-old Malayan tiger which is an endangered species.
He was born in California and moved to Springfield to eventually mate with a female Malayan tiger at the Dickerson Park Zoo.
Cinta is not yet on exhibit to the public.
(Photo courtesy of KOLR/Nexstar)
A fast-moving wildfire in Douglas County has led to evacuations.
The fire is near Squires, south of Ava, along the Douglas and Ozark County line.
Fire officials and Douglas County Deputies are evacuating residents along Highway “N” between County Roads 325 and 333.
Firefighters from area departments are assisting the Squires Volunteer Fire Department.
(Photo courtesy of Squires Volunteer Fire Department)
A fast-moving wildfire in Douglas County has led to evacuations.
The fire is near Squires, south of Ava, along the Douglas and Ozark County line.
Fire officials and Douglas County Deputies are evacuating residents along Highway “N” between County Roads 325 and 333.
Firefighters from area departments are assisting the Squires Volunteer Fire Department.
(Photo courtesy of Squires Volunteer Fire Department)
Strong winds moving through Springfield have caused power outages throughout the city. The Springfield City Utilities Outage Map shows almost 3,000 outages as of 11:45am.
C-U says crews are working to restore electricity as quickly and safely as possible.
If your power is out, you can report it through the City Utilities MyAccount app at www.cityutilities.net/app or by calling 1-888-863-9001.
While much of the Ozarks is under a Wind Advisory Wednesday afternoon, areas along the I-49 corridor are now under a High Wind Warning until 7:00pm Wednesday.
West winds at 25 to 35 miles per hour will create gusts up to 70, which are damaging winds that will blow down trees and power lines, with widespread power outages expected.
Travel will be difficult, especially high profile vehicles.
We’ve had reports of a power pole down in Pierce City, with a power pole down on a roadway in Marionville.
The National Weather Service office in Springfield reports a 57 mile per hour wind around 9:30 Wednesday morning.
Strong winds moving through Springfield have caused power outages throughout the city. The Springfield City Utilities Outage Map shows almost 3,000 outages as of 11:45am.
C-U says crews are working to restore electricity as quickly and safely as possible.
If your power is out, you can report it through the City Utilities MyAccount app at www.cityutilities.net/app or by calling 1-888-863-9001.
While much of the Ozarks is under a Wind Advisory Wednesday afternoon, areas along the I-49 corridor are now under a High Wind Warning until 7:00pm Wednesday.
West winds at 25 to 35 miles per hour will create gusts up to 70, which are damaging winds that will blow down trees and power lines, with widespread power outages expected.
Travel will be difficult, especially high profile vehicles.
We’ve had reports of a power pole down in Pierce City, with a power pole down on a roadway in Marionville.
The National Weather Service office in Springfield reports a 57 mile per hour wind around 9:30 Wednesday morning.
Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles Wednesday with strong winds across the Ozarks.
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for gusts up to 45 to 55 miles per hour, with winds shifting from the south to northwest through the day and temps dropping into the low 40’s by late afternoon.
We’re also in a third straight day of a warning discouraging outdoor burning, with fires spreading rapidly in these conditions.
Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles Wednesday with strong winds across the Ozarks.
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for gusts up to 45 to 55 miles per hour, with winds shifting from the south to northwest through the day and temps dropping into the low 40’s by late afternoon.
We’re also in a third straight day of a warning discouraging outdoor burning, with fires spreading rapidly in these conditions.
Work to repair the historic Jefferson Avenue Footbridge in Springfield is scheduled to get underway this spring.
In addition to repairing the footbridge, crews will also raise it three to four feet so BNSF Railroad can replace rails and maintain tracks under the bridge.
BNSF Railroad has agreed to contribute $2 million to the project, which comes at a cost of approximately $10.8 million.
Governor Kehoe is asking the Federal Emergency Management Agency for help in the cleanup following Friday’s storms that left at least a dozen people dead statewide.
More than 140,000 homes and businesses were without power at the height of the storm, and 100 roads closed due to debris.
Here’s the full news release on Governor Kehoe’s request:
JEFFERSON CITY –Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced the state has requested the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) participate in joint preliminary damage assessments (PDAs) for Individual Assistance in 23 counties following the severe storms and deadly tornadoes that devastated Missouri March 14-15. This request begins the process of obtaining federal disaster assistance.
“As I observed during my visit to impacted areas this weekend, these storms and tornadoes caused widespread, devastating destruction and disrupted the lives of families and business across the Missouri,” said Governor Kehoe. “The State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has been working closely with local emergency management officials, and we are confident the damage meets the threshold for FEMA to participate in joint damage assessments.”
Joint PDAs are being requested for the following counties: Bollinger, Butler, Camden, Carter, Franklin, Howell, Iron, Jefferson, Laclede, New Madrid, Oregon, Ozark, Pemiscot, Perry, Phelps, Pulaski, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Louis, Stoddard, Wayne, Webster, and Wright.
Joint PDA teams are made up of representatives from FEMA, SEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration and local emergency management officials. Beginning Thursday, March 20, six teams will survey and verify documented damage to determine if Individual Assistance can be requested through FEMA. Individual Assistance allows eligible residents to seek federal assistance for temporary housing, housing repairs, replacement of damaged belongings, vehicles, and other qualifying expenses.
Initial damage assessments estimate approximately 368 houses were destroyed, 356 with major damage and 1,058 with minor damage. Damage assessments for roads, bridges and other public infrastructure are ongoing, likely resulting in a request for additional PDAs for Public Assistance later this week.
The National Weather Service (NWS) continues to survey damage and debris patterns to determine the total number and strength of tornadoes. NWS has preliminarily confirmed the following 12 tornadoes as of March 16:
EF1: Franklin County (Elmont to Union)
EF1: Jefferson County (Klondike Rd)
EF1: Webster County (near Seymour)
EF1: Oregon County (near Rover)
EF2: Franklin/St. Louis counties (Villa Ridge to Fox Creek)
EF2: Jefferson County (Hillsboro to Arnold)
EF2: St. Louis County (Bridgeton)
EF2: Phelps County (Doolittle to Rolla)
EF2: Dunklin/Pemiscot counties
EF3: Iron County (Des Arc)
EF3: Butler County (Poplar Bluff)
EF3: Ozark County (Bakersfield)
Outages continue to decrease as power is restored. As of 6:00 p.m., fewer than 13,000 customers remained without power – down from 47,000 at 2 p.m. Sunday. The State Emergency Operations Center remains activated to assist in the recovery process, assess ongoing needs and coordinate resources as requested by local partners and emergency management.
Volunteer and faith-based organizations also continue to support response efforts and provide support services to those in need. The Red Cross of Missouri continues to provide meals and emergency supplies and operate shelters. Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief is assisting individuals and families with debris removal. Convoy of Hope is providing water and other emergency supplies, and the Salvation Army also continues to provide meals to those in impacted counties.
Missourians with unmet needs are encouraged to contact United Way by dialing 2-1-1 or the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767. For additional resources and information about disaster recovery in Missouri, including general clean-up information, housing assistance, and mental health services, visit recovery.mo.gov.
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