Dunklin County E911 Emergency Services

09/01/2026

💜 September is National Su***de Prevention Month 🩵

Su***de prevention is everyone’s responsibility. This month is an opportunity to raise awareness, reduce stigma, encourage conversations about mental health, and remind those who may be struggling that help is available and hope is possible.

You don’t have to be a mental health professional to make a difference. Check in on the people around you. Listen without judgment. Take concerns about su***de seriously. Learn the warning signs. And most importantly, know where to turn for help.

To our first responders: You spend your careers showing up for others on some of their hardest days. If you are struggling, you deserve that same support. Asking for help is not a weakness, and you do not have to carry the weight of the job alone. Check on your partners, your coworkers, and yourself. 🚓🚒🚑

📞 Call or text 988: 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7
💙 Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 and press 1, or text 838255
🚨 Call 911 if someone is in immediate danger
👮 COPLine: 1-800-COPLINE (1-800-267-5463) (for law enforcement only)

Throughout September, we encourage our law enforcement partners, first responders, behavioral health professionals, families, and communities across Missouri to help spread one simple message:

You are not alone. Your life matters. Help is available.

A conversation can make a difference. A connection can save a life. 💜🩵

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09/01/2026

🌅 Good morning, Dunklin County! 🕊️

Happy Opening Day of Dove Season! 🕊️🌾

To all of our hunters heading out this morning, please be good stewards of the outdoors and remember to:

🔸 Respect your fellow hunters, landowners, and neighbors.
🔸 Practice proper firearm safety at all times.
🔸 Know your target and what is beyond it.
🔸 Be mindful of homes, roads, livestock, and other people nearby.

🚨 Dunklin County residents: You may hear gunshots throughout the morning as hunters enjoy opening day. Please don’t be alarmed simply because you hear shots. If you see or hear something that seems unsafe or suspicious, don’t hesitate to contact 911.

Good luck, hunters, and stay safe out there! 🕊️🌾

08/31/2026

🚒🔥Pork Steak Plate Dinner Fundraiser 🔥🚒

Pork Steak • Potato Salad • Baked Beans • Drink

$15 per plate dinner

🎟️ Get tickets now at Clarkton City Hall or with any fire department member! 🎟️

Pick up or dine in with us 🍽️
October 3rd 2026
From : 11am - sold out
Location: Clarkton Community Center

08/31/2026

The Dunklin County Health Department is hosting a free community event with a workshop by Officer Jermaine Galloway, AKA Tall Cop, at the KHS auditorium on Monday, October 5th starting at 8:00 am.

08/31/2026

As we get ready for another hunting season, I ask everyone to please respect our landowners and farmers and their rights to their property.

If you have permission to hunt, make sure you know exactly where that permission applies and know the property boundaries before you enter the field. Do not assume that because someone is hunting a neighboring property, you have permission to hunt there as well.

Our farmers work hard to maintain their land, crops, and property. Please be respectful of their wishes and remember that permission is required before hunting private property.

Let’s have a safe, enjoyable dove season and continue to be good neighbors and responsible sportsmen.

Respect the land. Respect the landowner. Know where you are hunting.

— Sheriff Nick Darter
Dunklin County Sheriff’s Office

08/31/2026

LOCATED

🚨 MISSING JUVENILE 🚨

The Dunklin County Emergency Services is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Mya Martin.

📍 Last Seen: Cardwell, Missouri
🕐 Last Seen: Approximately 1:40 AM on August 31, 2026
📏 Height: 5’6”
⚖️ Weight: Approximately 135 lbs
👕 Clothing: Unknown

Mya is considered a missing juvenile. If you have seen Mya or have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact Dunklin County Emergency Services option 2 or your local law enforcement agency.

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Our Telecommunicators! 🎉

We are proud to announce that 9 of our telecommunicators have successfully completed the UNITE Certification with RapidSOS! 👏🏼📚

Training and proficiency on every system we use are critical to providing the highest level of service to the citizens and responders of our county. Our team understands the importance of staying educated, prepared, and confident in the tools available to them.

A huge THANK YOU to RapidSOS for recognizing the dedication and commitment of our staff with these challenge coins! 🪙 Your support and recognition mean so much to our team.

We are proud of our telecommunicators for continuing to grow, learn, and go above and beyond to serve our community. 💙

08/26/2026

🔥 A look at our Director! 🔥

Today, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank Fire Chief Lance Davis, who serves not only as our Fire Chief but also as our Emergency Management Director.

Chief Davis was born and raised in Holcomb, Missouri, graduating in 1997. After graduation, he spent a short time in Louisiana, where he worked for an oil company and also served with the Sarepta Fire Department.

In 2000, Chief Davis began his career with the Kennett Police Department and shortly thereafter became a part-time member of the Kennett Fire Department. In 2005, he became a full-time firefighter, beginning a career dedicated to serving and protecting the citizens of Kennett and the surrounding community.

Throughout his career, Chief Davis has always had a passion for helping others and a particular interest in weather and severe weather preparedness. In 2019, after becoming Assistant Chief, Davis traveled to Jefferson City to obtain his Emergency Management Director certification.

Since then, Chief Davis has worked to build and implement a state-of-the-art weather center, bringing together a number of key community partners to monitor weather conditions, share information, and provide timely updates through social media when severe weather or other disasters threaten our community.

Chief Davis also holds all Incident Command System (ICS) certifications through FEMA, further strengthening his ability to coordinate emergency response and keep our community prepared when it matters most.

Outside of his professional duties, Davis married his wife, Sarah "Smith" Davis, in 2005. Together, they have a daughter, Ella Grace. When he's not serving the community, Chief Davis enjoys amateur (ham) radio, weather watching, and spending time with his family and close friends.

Chief Davis, we want you to know how much your dedication and service mean to our community. Thank you for everything you have done — and continue to do — for the Office of Emergency Management, the Kennett Fire Department, the City of Kennett, and the citizens you proudly serve.

08/26/2026

🌧️WEATHER MONITORING 🌧️

The Kennett Emergency Management Agency is tracking today's weather patterns. Stay weather aware today!