Emergency Management

Around 9:15 am Wednesday, SEMO has evacuated Rhodes, Magill, and Johnson Halls due to causes still under investigation. Rhodes and Johnson Hall have both reopened. As a result of the investigation of the potential gas leak in Magill Hall, Ameren has determined the odor is due to a sewer backup and not a gas leak. As work is underway to address this issue, classes in Magill Hall are canceled for the remainder of March 5.

An announcement was made by the United Way of Southeast Missouri on January 22, 2025, allocating funds from the Phase 42 program to aid in emergency food and shelter programs in Cape County.

On Sat. July 10th, Southeast Missouri experienced a series of severe weather events, along with an EF2 tornado touching down and damaging parts of…