Bates County MO Emergency Management Agency

Bates County MO Emergency Management Agency Our Agency is here to serve the residents of Bates County Missouri and act as a liaison between Federal and State Agency in the event of a disaster.

The Bates County Emergency Management Agency is responsible for County Emergency Operations that require a coordinated response and recovery effort for any disaster that may occur or threaten the Citizens or properties within Bates County, Missouri. BCEMA coordinates all disaster response and recovery efforts in the Emergency Operations Center located in Butler, MO. This includes coordination of a

ll state and federal resources, liaison with state and federal support agencies, coordination of local disaster volunteer efforts, documentation of disaster operation and any federal financial assistance, as well as coordination with local officials on the development of recovery plan for each community in Bates County. BCEMA also develops preparedness by educating the public on the protective measures to take before, during and after a disaster, as well as working with public and private agencies on business continuity or emergency action plans. BCEMA works with local first responders to ensure training for effective coordinated response occurs.

Aftermath view from the airport. Also attaching some storm pics.
05/09/2026

Aftermath view from the airport. Also attaching some storm pics.

Due to SEMA opening up the SEOC for the St Louis storms last night, I drove to Jefferson City to get the 19' by 35' tent...
04/28/2026

Due to SEMA opening up the SEOC for the St Louis storms last night, I drove to Jefferson City to get the 19' by 35' tent I had put in the resource request for. After getting a jumpstart from Lloyd (Pettis Co. Deputy EMD), I got back too Butler about 2:30 this afternoon, where I was met by a contingent of Butler Lions (Wayne Vermillion, Ed Yoder (Viet Nam Vet), Leroy Cook ( also a vet), Gary Evans, and Kent Long. Close behind were Jami Page, Chris Gach and Chad Anderson with so many deputies, I lost count (feel free to list them if you like!). It really was team effort, and everyone really pitched in. After one final jump start (and a new battery from O'Reilleys), Kent and I got everything tied down so it won't blow away in the breeze! Thanks ALL!

Oh, I need to add some context here, this is going to be the Volunteer Tent, for the Butler exhibition of The Wall That Heals, here at the old High School football field till Sunday afternoon. It seems like month ago, Northern Commissioner John Gray asked me to put in the resource request, so we would have some where for volunteers to rest and rehabilitate. Initially, some one from SEMA was to bring it over, and supervise its construction, but now we are hoping they will come get it Monday!

04/27/2026

NWS - Just upped the thunderstorm warning to include half dollar sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts. In effect till 4:00pm

04/27/2026

A line of thunderstorms will be entering Bates county shortly - be prepared for locally heavy rain, strong winds, and nickel sized hail.

04/27/2026

From NWS: Severe Thunderstorm Warning, Lynn & Miami counties (Kansas), and NW Bates and Cass counties, Missouri. This storm may produce strong winds, rain and half-dollar sized hail.

04/26/2026

NWS: Bates County Thunderstorm Warning extended to 6:15pm

04/25/2026

Address

108 E. Ft. Scott
Butler, MO
64730

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16602002034

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