Boone County Press Room
Boone County OEM Expands School Reunification Readiness
Summary
The Boone County Office of Emergency Management (BCOEM) is continuing its investment in school emergency preparedness by providing the Centralia R-VI School District and Southern Boone County R-I School District with equipment to support student reunification following a serious emergency.
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Boone County Joint Communications Completes Next Generation 911 Network Transition
Summary
Boone County Joint Communications (BCJC) has completed the transition to a new AT&T Emergency Services IP Network (ESInet). As part of the transition, Text-to-911 service has also been restored and is available to the public.
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Boone County and Heart of Missouri United Way Launch the Boone County Community Organizations Active in Disaster to Strengthen Local Disaster Response
Summary
The Boone County Office of Emergency Management and Heart of Missouri United Way are partnering to strengthen disaster preparedness, response, and recovery through the launch of the Boone County Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD).
Boone County Hosts 6th Annual Ready Festival to Promote Community Preparedness
Summary
On Thursday, September 17, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., the Boone County Office of Emergency Management will host the 6th Annual Boone County Ready Festival at Cosmo Park's Lamb Shelter. This exciting community event is designed to engage, educate, and empower residents to be prepared for emergencies.
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Boone County Office of Emergency Management Offers Faithful Readiness Workshop
Summary
The Boone County Office of Emergency Management is partnering with the American Red Cross and other agencies to offer a free Faithful Readiness Workshop on October 7, 2026. This workshop is intended for participants and representatives from faith-based communities to learn about trends in threats and hazards faced by houses of worship as well as how they can help respond in the event their faith community is impacted by disasters.
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Boone County Community Services Department Releases 2025 Annual Report Highlighting Community Impact and Investments
Summary
The Boone County Community Services Department (BCCSD) has released its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting how public investments supported services for children, youth, and families and strengthened systems of support throughout Boone County.
Boone County Joint Communications Announces Temporary Text-to-911 Service Interruption Planned During Next Generation 911 Transition
Summary
As part of Boone County Joint Communications' transition to the Next Generation 911 (NG911) Emergency Services IP Network (ESInet), Text-to-911 service will be temporarily unavailable beginning August 5, 2026. Text-to-911 service is expected to be restored on September 1, 2026, following completion of the transition.
Nomination Period Open for the Tom S. Hurley Public Safety Service Award
Summary
In collaboration with the Tom Hurley Award Fund, a non-profit 501 (c)(3) volunteer organization, the Boone County Office of Emergency Management (BCOEM) announces the start of the nomination period for the 6th annual Tom S. Hurley Public Safety Service Award.
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Boone County Children's Services Board Adopts Funding Priorities and Long-Term Funding Strategy
Summary
The Boone County Children's Services Board (BCCSB) has approved new funding priorities and a long-term funding strategy that will guide future investments through the Boone County Children's Services Fund (CSF), beginning with the 2027 Open Request for Proposal (RFP).
Boone County Commission to Consider Addition of 15-Year Sunset to Prop L Ballot Issue
Summary
On Thursday, July 9, the Boone County Commission will consider a proposal regarding the addition of a 15-year sunset to the 3/8 cent Prop L sales tax enhancement that will appear on the November 3 ballot to fund the construction of a new Boone County Jail.
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