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City of St. Louis Emergency Management
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Account is not monitored 24/7. For emergencies, call 9-1-1. For emergency alerts, use NotifySTL. Policy: go.USA.gov/xRzVz | Links: linktr.ee/stlcityema FIRST! (EM on Bluesky 😎)
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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 2h
The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued a Freeze Watch for the City of St. Louis for late Saturday night through Sunday morning. Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 are possible.

Information on cold weather safety: go.usa.gov/xpmQ8

#stlwx
Graphic from the City of St. Louis Emergency Management Agency. The background shows a frosted, icy texture with large white text reading “Freeze Watch.” Below the text is the website address “stlouis-mo.gov/ema.”
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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 3d
STL pet parents! 🐕🐈 Halloween can be a fright for our furry friends — with all the doorbells, costumes & commotion, it’s easy for pets to slip outside.

Keep them safe indoors and double-check those ID tags! 🎃💛

#BeInformed #ReadySTL #PetSafety #HalloweenSafety
A collage of four Halloween-themed pet photos. Top left: a golden dog wearing a headband with two glittery pumpkin decorations, lying beside a carved jack-o’-lantern. Top right: a small kitten dressed as a vampire sitting inside an orange pumpkin bucket, with paper bats on the wall behind. Bottom left: a gray cat wearing a black witch hat resting beside small pumpkins on a purple background. Bottom right: a white and brown dog dressed in a red ladybug costume sitting on a couch with string lights behind. The bottom of the graphic has an orange banner with the hashtags #BeInformed and #ReadySTL, and the City of St. Louis EMA logo.
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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 3d
Today is National First Responder Day. Thank you to the officers, firefighters, EMTs, and dispatchers for all you do every day!

#NationalFirstRespondersDay #SLMPD #JustifiablyProud #stlouis
Graphic recognizing National First Responder Day. The background features silhouettes of a firefighter, police officer, and medical responder. On the left is the St. Louis Metropolitan Police badge, and on the right is the St. Louis Fire Department emblem. Text reads “National First Responder Day.” The bottom includes hashtags #BeInformed and #ReadySTL along with the City of St. Louis Emergency Management Agency logo.
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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 4d
Hey STL! 👋 It’s spooky season, but that glowing “cauldron” on your dashboard isn’t magic—it’s your tire pressure warning light! 🛞
Cooler temps = lower pressure, so give those tires a quick check and keep your ride safe. 🚗✨
#BeInformed #ReadySTL #FallSafety #stlwx
Close-up of a car dashboard showing an illuminated tire pressure warning light, which looks like a caludron with an exclamation point in the center. Below the image are the hashtags #BeInformed and #ReadySTL, along with the City of St. Louis Emergency Management Agency logo.
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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 8d
The grace period deadline is SATURDAY for @SBAgov Physical Damage Loans related to the May 16 tornado.

Need assistance? Visit sba.gov/disaster to apply!

Questions about your application? Call (800) 659-2955, or 711 for TTY, or email [email protected]
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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 9d
Check your furnace's filter. NEVER heat a home by using the stovetop or oven. It increases the risk of burns, fires and carbon monoxide poisoning.

Bring your furry friends inside when temperatures drop!

Taking steps now will help you be ready when winter comes!

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 9d
Cooler days are here - a reminder that even colder days are ahead.

Make sure you have warm outer layers, including hats and gloves, ready for everyone in your family.

(1/2) 🧵 #stlwx #ReadySTL

📷 NWS St. Louis
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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 13d
Thunderstorms continue to move through the area today, with wind being the primary threat. Storms could last throughout the afternoon into the evening and bring up to three inches of rain for St. Louis.

Follow us and local media for the latest weather changes throughout the day. #ReadySTL #stlwx
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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 15d
Do you find yourself clicking “forgot your password” again? Let a password manager remember it for you! By storing your login info in a vault, you’ll never forget it. Download your #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth toolkit to learn more about password managers:
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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 15d
Today is the day! The Great #ShakeOut is happening this morning at 10:16 a.m. Remember to "Drop, Cover, and Hold on" in the event of an earthquake.

#ReadySTL #EarthquakeSafety #Practice
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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 23d
Grabbing online deals? Before buying anything with a lithium-ion battery, check the details—and when it arrives, look for a mark from a recognized testing lab. No mark = higher fire risk. 🔥
#FirePreventionWeek #BatterySafety #Sparky #ReadySTL
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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 24d
Have peace of mind that you know what to do in the next earthquake: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Join millions who are improving their level of earthquake safety by participating in Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills: ShakeOut.org. #ReadySTL #ShakeOut
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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 24d
Protecting youth online starts with YOU! Join @Know2Protect to Pledge2Protect for a safer internet for all kids and teens.

Every pledge creates action that has a real impact. Check it out here 🔗: www.dhs.gov/know2protect/p2p #Pledge2Protect #K2P #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #ReadySTL
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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 25d
It's #FirePreventionWeek. The National Fire Protection Association wants you to Charge Into Fire Safety regarding Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.

Remember:
🏪Buy only listed products
🔌 Charge devices safely
♻ Recycle batteries responsibly (call2recycle.org)

More @ fpw.org

#ReadySTL
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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 29d
October is #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth. New technology means new scams. But don’t be discouraged! This online tool, provided by the National Cybersecurity Alliance, guides you through the steps to protect yourself and your family from scams.

#CyberSafely #OnlineSafety #OnlineTools #ReadySTL
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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 29d
UPDATE: I-70 westbound has been reopened. #STLTraffic
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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 29d
From the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department:

TRAFFIC ALERT: I-70 westbound near Adelaide is closed. There are MAJOR delays impacting the interstate and city streets in the area. Please plan ahead and use an alternate route. #STLtraffic
TRAFFIC ALERT: I-70 westbound near Adelaide is closed. There are MAJOR delays impacting the interstate and city streets in the area. Please plan ahead and use an alternate route. #STLtraffic
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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · Oct 1
On the last day of National Preparedness Month, @cityema.bsky.social and over a dozen regional partners from across public and private sectors convened to:
✔️ Assess capability strengths
✔️ Identify areas for improvement
✔️ Prioritize what matters most for our communities

#NPM2025 #ReadySTL
A close-up photo of printed documents from the "St. Louis Urban Area THIRA/SPR Workshop" held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. The visible text includes a section labeled "Core Capabilities List" with categories such as "Protect," "Mitigate," "Respond," and "Recover." Each category contains subcategories like "Planning," "Public Information and Warning," "Operational Coordination," and others. The STARRS logo, featuring a circle of symbols, is partially visible on the top right corner of the top document. A wide-angle view of a large conference room filled with participants seated at round tables during the St. Louis Urban Area THIRA/SPR Workshop. Most attendees are seated in chairs with red labels for Emergency Support Function roles such as "Business/Industry ESF 16" and "Law Enforcement ESF 13." A presenter stands at the front of the room near a large screen displaying a slide titled "NEXT STEPS." Multiple monitors and projection screens line the walls, and digital clocks show the time as 2:41. The room is well-lit with high ceilings and modern lighting.
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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · Sep 29
Learn more about food safety at www.ready.gov/food.
Food | Ready.gov
Consider the following tips when putting together your emergency food supplies. Suggested Food Supplies Food Safety and Sanitation Cooking Managing Food without Power Following a disaster there may be...
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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · Sep 29
Even in an emergency, #FoodSafety matters.

Protect your health by taking a few simple steps:
✅ Stock non-perishable items
✅ Sanitize cooking utensils and cookware
✅ Discard any food that may be contaminated

Stay safe before, during, and after an emergency.
#NPM2025 #ReadySTL
A collage promoting food safety during emergencies. The top-left image shows a box filled with canned goods and non-perishable food items. The bottom-left image shows hands washing a metal pot under running water in a kitchen sink. The right image shows a person wearing rubber gloves cleaning the inside of an empty refrigerator with a spray bottle and cloth. At the bottom of the image are the hashtags #BeInformed and #ReadySTL, along with logos for National Preparedness Month and St. Louis Emergency Management Agency.
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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · Sep 28
September is #NationalPreparednessMonth. Emergencies can happen anytime—check on your neighbors, especially older adults & those who may need extra help. Preparedness starts with people helping people. 💬👥

#NPM2025 #PreparednessMonth #BeReady #NationalNeighborDay #ReadySTL
Illustration of three neighbors—two women and one man—standing in a yard in front of a house with broken tree limbs and debris. Large text reads, “Be a good neighbor! In the event of a disaster, be sure to check on those around you.” The logo “Ready” appears in the bottom right corner.
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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · Sep 27
Make sure help can reach you when it counts.
📱 Update emergency contacts at work, school & home
📲 Add "In Case of Emergency" info to your phone’s lock screen
☎️ Include an out-of-state contact

#NPM2025 #BeInformed #ReadySTL #PreparednessStartsAtHome
A collage of three images related to emergency preparedness. Top left: Medical professionals quickly wheel a patient on a stretcher through a hospital hallway. Center: A close-up of an emergency contact form with a pen resting on it, emphasizing the fields for name, address, and relationship. Right: A young man in scrubs sits at a desk, talking on the phone while reviewing paperwork. At the bottom of the image are the hashtags #BeInformed and #ReadySTL, along with the National Preparedness Month logo and the St. Louis City Emergency Management Agency seal.
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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · Sep 26
Snap and save photos of documents in a secure place to access them during an emergency, including
🪪 IDs/birth certificates
📝 Insurance policies
💊 Medical information
💳 Bank account records
🏡 Property deeds/leases

#NPM2025 #SaveYourPhotosDay #BeInformed #ReadySTL
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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · Sep 25
You have the power to help protect the community. One tip could make the difference. Learn how to recognize suspicious activity and report it. Find resources here 🔗 www.dhs.gov/see-somethin...

#SeeSay #BePrepared #ReadySTL
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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · Sep 20
When building your emergency kit, don’t forget the kids!🧸

A small toy, coloring book, or deck of cards can help them stay calm during a crisis.

📝 Tip: Let them pick what to pack—it gives them comfort and a sense of control.

#FamilySafety #ReadySTL #NPM2025 #CareForKidsDay