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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 13h

(1/2) 🧵 One data breach could threaten your info if you reuse a password. Use these steps to create a strong password: ⌨️ Make it 16+ characters ⌨️ Randomize it. Use uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. ⌨️ Keep it Unique. Avoid reusing or modifying passwords.

Purple background with a keyboard with a ""login"" key for the graphic, with text overlay reading Steps for Online Safety, 2. Use Strong Passwords: Make it 16+ characters; Randomize it with Upper/lowercase letters, numbers and special characters; Keep it Unique, Avoid reusing or modifying passwords.

The footer includes the hashtags "#BeInformed" and "#ReadySTL" alongside logos for Cybersecurity Awareness Month and the City of St. Louis Emergency Management Agency.

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

(1/2) A safer St. Louis starts with the everyday choices we make at home. Cooking is one of them. Stay in the kitchen when frying, grilling or broiling food. If you need to step away, turn off the burner. Keep towels, packaging and other items that can burn away from the stove.

A chef in a dark jacket holds a seared steak with tongs over a steaming grill pan, with fresh vegetables on the counter.

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

(1/5) 🧵 It's hard not to find public Wi-Fi or public computers in St. Louis—from restaurants and grocery stores to medical centers and schools. Before you log on, keep your personal data safe with these essential steps: #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #StaySecure #OnlineSafety #ReadySTL

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

(1/2) Cyberattacks have hit St. Louis-area institutions, and the same tactics often target households. This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, 4 steps for home: Update software Use strong passwords Turn on multi-factor authentication Spot and report phishing

Red and blue gradient with a transparent arch and stars for the graphic, with text overlay reading: Steps for Online Safety: 1. Update Software, 2. Use Strong Passwords, 3. Turn on multi-factor authentication (MFA), 4. Recognize and report phishing

The footer includes the hashtags "#BeInformed" and "#ReadySTL," along with logos for Cybersecurity Awareness Month and the City of St. Louis Emergency Management Agency.

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

As #NationalPreparednessMonth closes, the Board of Aldermen invited CEMA to provide Friday's Reflection. Commissioner Gregg Favre urged disaster prep: sign up for NotifySTL, build a kit, & make a plan. Full remarks: youtu.be/FppSMixJyHo?...

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Prepare a safe food supply for the next power outage, flood, or earthquake. Check your kit and toss any canned goods that are dented, swollen, rusted, or past their expiration date so they're ready when you need them. #NationalPreparednessMonth #FoodSafety #TipTuesday #ReadySTL

Box filled with assorted canned goods and packaged foods, illustrating checking and updating emergency food supplies.

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Who is your "In Case of Emergency" contact? Make time to check and update it and your NotifySTL connections during National Preparedness Month. #SinglesDay #ReadySTL #EmergencyPreparedness

Collage showing emergency vehicles, a pencil on an emergency contact form, and a person speaking on the phone, encouraging people to update emergency contact information.

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Take photos of valuables and important documents and store them in the cloud or on a thumb drive. This will help you provide your insurance company with information and recover from a future disaster. #NationalPreparednessMonth #ReadySTL

A person holds a camera and photographs documents, promoting the practice of photographing valuables and important papers for insurance and disaster recovery.

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Preparedness is for everyone. For the ~31k deaf or hard-of-hearing St. Louisans, pack these emergency items: • Extra hearing aids & charger • Pen & paper • Battery light (for ASL/lip reading) • Weather radio with text display #DeafAwarenessMonth #ReadySTL

Graphic showing a green backpack surrounded by labeled emergency items, including hearing‑aid batteries, a charger, a lantern, a pen and paper, and a weather radio with a text display.

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Keep children calm during emergencies by preparing comfort items in your kit. A stuffed animal, a coloring book, or a deck of playing cards can help their minds cope with a disaster. #ReadySTL

Collage featuring two teddy bears outdoors, colored pencils on a coloring page, and two children playing together on a bed, highlighting comfort items for children during emergencies.

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Storms, floods, and power outages happen fast—prep doesn't have to be expensive. • Flashlight + batteries $3–4 • First aid supplies $4 • Bottled water $3–4 • Pen & paper $2 • Canned goods and opener $3-6 Keep it easy to grab and add items over time! #ReadySTL #NationalPreparednessMonth

Graphic showing emergency preparedness supplies on a yellow background: four bottles of water, a flashlight, batteries, graph paper and a pen, three cans of food, a manual can opener, and a red first-aid kit.

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Behind the scenes of Balloon Race weekend. This week, cityema.bsky.social brought City departments and regional partners together to finalize plans for the Great Forest Park Balloon Race. It's how #STL approaches events: one plan, one team, on the same page.

Graphic showing the Great Forest Park Balloon Race in St. Louis: a unified command vehicle from the City of St. Louis, a virtual planning meeting with the event schedule, and colorful hot-air balloons flying over Forest Park.

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A Heat Advisory has been extended for the City of St. Louis through 8 PM Saturday, 9/19/2026. Cooling sites: bit.ly/CoolingSites...

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Cooling Sites in the St. Louis Area

Cooling Sites are Local Resources for Providing Shelter from Excessive Summer Heat

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

A Heat Advisory has been extended for the City of St. Louis until 8 PM Friday, 9/18. #stlwx

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Learn life-safety skills from home or the office. Take online classes through FEMA and the Red Cross. Topics include pet first aid, hazardous materials, and more. FEMA classes are even FREE! training.fema.gov/programs/independent-study www.redcross.org/take-a-class #OnlineLearningDay #ReadySTL

A person sitting at a wooden desk using a laptop and tablet with an open notebook in the foreground. A footer at the bottom includes the hashtags "#BeInformed" and "#ReadySTL" alongside logos for National Preparedness Month and the City of St. Louis Emergency Management Agency.

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

A Heat Advisory has been issued for the City of St. Louis from 11 AM until 7 PM on Tuesday, 9/15. Heat index values up to 107 are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Cooling sites: bit.ly/CoolingSites...

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Everyone needs to prepare for emergencies. Encourage older adults to review their needs; help them plan their kit, including medications and resources for pets/service animals; and create a support network through friends, family, church, and others. #ReadySTL #GrandparentsDay

Two older adults are sitting at a table reviewing information on a tablet, with a laptop and a small model house nearby, promoting National Preparedness Month.

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Disaster preparedness includes emotional well-being. If you or a loved one feels overwhelmed, free 24/7 support is available: • Call/text 988 • Chat: 988lifeline.org/chat Your reason is reason enough. #NationalPreparednessMonth #ReadySTL #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

Colorful autumn leaves form the background of a graphic reading, “Here for you, every season. Call, text, or chat 988.” A banner identifies the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Missouri.

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for the City of St. Louis until 12:15 a.m. #stlwx

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

From flash floods and severe storms to boil orders, St. Louis faces unique risks. Don't wait for the next emergency—get real-time warnings with NotifySTL. How to sign up: 📲 Scan the QR code or visit stlouis-mo.gov/NotifySTL 📩 Register your phone/email & select your alerts!

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

NWS St. Louis Office issues an Extreme Heat Warning for the City of St. Louis until 8 PM CDT Saturday (9/5). Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 are possible. Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Prepare for the unexpected! Join the Office of Financial Empowerment and CEMA for a FREE Financial First Aid Expo. Thursday, Aug. 27 | 5:30–8 p.m. Delmar DivINe, 5535 Delmar Blvd. Free admission & Refreshments provided Learn practical tips to protect your #financial future. #BePrepared #STL

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The National Weather Service has extended the Extreme Heat Warning for the City of St. Louis through Sunday, August 16, at 9 PM. #stlwx #HeatWarning

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for the City of St. Louis beginning Sunday, July 26, at 11 AM until Tuesday, July 28, at 7 PM. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 possible. #stlwx

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

7/16/2026 1:18 PM From the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department: Heavy rain has caused multiple roads and highways to flood. Currently, I-70 is flooded on both the eastbound and westbound lanes and is temporarily impassable. #stlwx

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Flood Advisory issued July 16 until 5 PM CDT for the City of St. Louis. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. manager.everbridge.net/pub/26241579... #stlwx

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the City of St. Louis until 12:00 AM CDT. Stay aware of changing weather conditions and be prepared for possible warnings. #stlwx

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

UPDATE: The National Weather Service has EXTENDED the Extreme Heat Warning until 8 PM CDT Saturday. #stlwx

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

(1/4) The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the City of St. Louis until 10 PM CDT Friday. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112. Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. #stlwx

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

🧵 (1/3) Be prepared for travel delays due to road and interstate closures near Downtown. Here’s what you need to know: – Only the eastbound express lanes are closed on I-70. – I-44 Westbound is closed where I-70 Eastbound meets it. Traffic heading Downtown should exit at Tucker Blvd.

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

6/8/2026 11:05 AM The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the City of St. Louis until 4:45 PM CDT. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rain amounts up to 1 inch are possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. #stlwx

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

5/18/2026 1:50 PM The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued a Flood Advisory until 7:15 PM CDT this evening. Urban areas and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall are expected. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory until 10:30 PM CDT for the City of St. Louis. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. #stlwx

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

4/27/2026 7:38 PM UPDATE: The National Weather Service has canceled the Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the City of St. Louis. #stlwx

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

4/27/2026 7:15 PM The City of St. Louis is under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 8:15 PM. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable tree damage. #stlwx

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

St. Louis remains under these alerts. Tornado Watch until 9 PM Tornadoes, scattered hail, winds up to 75 MPH likely. Flood Watch until 9 PM Heavy rainfall may cause flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other flood-prone areas. Be prepared to take action if Flash Flood Warnings are issued.

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

NEW Tornado Warning issued for the City of St. Louis until 2:45 PM CDT. #stlwx

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Tornado Warning for the City of St. Louis until 115 PM CDT. #stlwx

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

The St. Louis area is now in a Moderate Risk Category (Level 4/5). Have multiple ways to get alerts today. 1) NotifySTL: www.stlouis-mo.gov/notifystl/ 2) Follow our partner: @NWSStLouis 3) Tune into local media news outlets #stlwx #ReadySTL 🖼️ @nws.noaa.gov Storm Prediction Center

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the City of St. Louis until 10 AM CDT. #stlwx

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

The City of St. Louis is monitoring a significant severe weather threat on Monday afternoon/evening. Large hail, damaging winds, and strong tornadoes are possible. An 🟠Enhanced Risk 🟠means numerous storms, some widespread and intense. #stlwx #ReadySTL

Understanding Severe Weather Outlooks - issued by the Storm Prediction Center. THUNDERSTORMS (no label - winds to 40 mph / small hail): No severe thunderstorms expected. Lightning/flooding threats exist with all thunderstorms. 1-MARGINAL (MRGL - winds 40-60 mph / hail up to 1 inch / low tornado risk): Isolated severe thunderstorms possible. Limited in duration and/or coverage and/or intensity. 2-SLIGHT (SLGT - one or two tornadoes / reports of strong winds, wind damage / hail 1 inch in general, 2 inches isolated): Scattered severe storms possible. Short-lived and/or not widespread, isolated intense storms possible. 3-ENHANCED (ENH - a few tornadoes / several reports of wind damage / damaging hail, 1-2 inches): Numerous severe storms possible. More persistent and/or widespread, a few intense 4-MODERATE (MDT - strong tornadoes / widespread wind damage / destructive hail, 2 inches plus): Widespread severe storms likely. Long-lived, widespread and intense 5-HIGH (HIGH - tornado outbreak / derecho): Widespread severe storms expected. Long-lived, very widespread and particulary intense.

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

🌟 It’s National Volunteer Week! 🌟 Not sure how to get started with volunteering? Here are some simple steps to help you take. 👇 #NationalVolunteerWeek #BeInvolved #ReadySTL

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Volunteering helps your community—and your health. 💙 Reduces stress & anxiety 💙 Boosts mood & sense of purpose 💙 Strengthens social connections Giving your time can literally help you live a healthier life. www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-hea... #WellnessWednesday #NationalVolunteerWeek

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Two dozen community members completed St. Louis City/County CERT training this spring at @stlcc.bsky.social —gaining skills to help family, neighbors, and more in times of need. Doing the greatest good for the greatest number. Thank you for stepping up. #NationalVolunteerWeek #ReadySTL

A large group of St. Louis City and County CERT graduates, instructors, and volunteers stand together outdoors at Fenton Fire House #2 in front of a firehouse building with red garage doors. Many wear green safety vests and helmets, holding gear bags, while others in casual or uniform attire stand alongside them. The group is arranged in a wide line, smiling toward the camera under a clear sky.

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

UPDATE: 4/17/2026, 10:55 pm The National Weather Service has canceled the Tornado Watch.

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

We continue to monitor storms as they move across the state toward the City of St. Louis. They are expected to be in the St. Louis metro between 9 pm and 11 pm. Be sure you can get weather alerts. Sign up now for #NotifySTL and watch local media to stay weather aware. #stlwx

A weather radar map from the National Weather Service centered on central Missouri around 8:00 PM. A large area of rain (green) covers much of the region, with a more intense, curved band of thunderstorms (yellow to red) stretching from near the Lake of the Ozarks northward toward Columbia and Jefferson City. The strongest storm core (bright red) is just west of Jefferson City, with a hook-like shape suggesting rotation. Lighter rain extends east toward St. Louis and west toward Kansas City, while heavier storms are concentrated in the central part of the state.

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

A Tornado Watch has been issued for the City of St. Louis until 11 pm. Stay alert and be ready to act quickly if a warning is issued. www.spc.noaa.gov/products/wat... #stlwx

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

We're keeping an eye on severe weather for later today. Be sure to have ways to stay weather aware by signing up for NotifySTL at stlouis-mo.gov/notifystl. #stlwx

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City of St. Louis Emergency Management @cityema.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Come join us tonight to learn how to notice severe weather conditions and what to do when they impact the community. Taught by our partners from the @nws.noaa.gov St. Louis office. #stlwx

Severe Storm Spotter Training event flyer with logos for NOAA and the National Weather Service at the top. The background shows a snowy highway with cars driving in winter conditions.

Event details:
Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in St. Louis, Missouri. Location: Goldfarb School of Nursing, 4483 Duncan Avenue, St. Louis, MO.

Co-hosted by St. Louis City EMA and BJC College. The flyer notes that an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter will be provided.

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