SEMA Branches
The Executive branch is responsible for legislation, coordination with local and Federal governments, newsletters, news releases and public information.
The Executive Branch of SEMA consists of the Director, a Principal Assistant, Information Technology, Geographical Information System, Public Information, a Statewide Volunteer Coordinator and clerical support.
The Director coordinates with other state agencies on state legislation relating to emergency preparedness, earthquake issues and floodplain management and monitors federal legislation. He is responsible for the day-to-day operations of SEMA, which is housed in the Department of Public Safety under the Missouri Adjutant General's Office. During an emergency, the SEMA Director reports directly to the Governor's office.
The Principal Assistant to the Director supervises the various agency branches and programs. This position also serves as the focal point for an extensive hazard mitigation program commonly known as "buyouts of flood-prone structures." This activity gained national recognition and in 1998 Governor Carnahan was presented with FEMA's excellence in government award for this effort.
The Executive branch is responsible for developing and maintaining SEMA's Geographic Information System (GIS) which uses mapping techniques to visually display resource and critical facility locations, hazards and risk assessment information, detailed road and infrastructure maps and specialty products such as Floodplain Topographic and Imaging maps. These products are used to support all facets of disaster preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation; and are shared with other State Agencies and Local governments. SEMA uses the ArcView Software package for mapping, but is also capable of importing information from any GIS program used across the state.
Administrative & Fiscal Branch
Craig Rodick, Administrative and Fiscal Branch Chief, is responsible for human resources, office services and financial matters for SEMA.
The Administrative and Fiscal branch supports all branches in the agency by providing administrative services such as accounting, budgeting, contract and grant administration, procurement, human resources and general office services (printing, mailing, supplies, purchasing, inventory). SEMA’s Fiscal Branch is responsible for preparing the operating budgets for state funds and for managing all operating funds appropriated by the Missouri General Assembly. Fiscal Branch coordinates and administers federal, state and local grant requests such as Homeland Security, Department of Justice and Emergency Management Program Grants. The Fiscal Branch is responsible for requesting and distributing federal and state funds for all Presidential Declared Disasters.
NOTE: EMPG FORMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD FROM THE PUBLICATIONS PAGE.
Logistics, Mitigation & Floodplain Management Branch
Randy Scrivner, Logistics, Mitigation & Floodplain Management Branch
The Logistics, Mitigation & Floodplain Management Branch is comprised of the Logistics Section, the Mitigation Section and the Floodplain Management Section. These sections manage the following programs:
Operations, Training & Exercise Branch
John Campbell, Operations Branch Chief, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of SEMA. Once a State of Emergency (SOE) has been proclaimed by the Governor, the Operations Branch opens the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) and liaisons with local governments and state agencies for disaster response issues.
The Operations, Training & Exercise branch formulates emergency operational procedures for the State and its political subdivisions; assists local governments in the development of emergency capabilities, exercises, training, communications, standard operating procedures, EOC development, film library, seminars and special conferences, continuity of government, warning systems, disaster declarations, Radiological Instrumentation/Maintenance & Calibration (RIMC) Program. Oversees the Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Program for nuclear power plants (off-site safety). Follow the link for specific information on each of their programs.
Emergencies (573) 751-2748 Normal Working
Hours (non-emergency) (573) 526-9100
Planning & Disaster Recovery Branch
Chuck May, Planning & Disaster Recovery Branch Chief, is responsible for the All-Hazard Planning section and the Disaster Recovery sections of SEMA.
The Planning section is responsible for the All-hazards Planning Program, Hazardous Materials Planning and the Statewide Area Coordinator Program. Provides planning guidance and assistance to state departments, agencies, and local governments in the development and maintenance of emergency operation plans that address all hazards that pose a threat. Develops and maintains the State of Missouri Emergency Operations Plan and Statewide Hazard Analysis. Follow the link for more information regarding the planning branch and for a roster of branch personnel.
The Disaster Recovery section is responsible for disaster recovery issues including the state administered Individuals and Households Program (IHP) program, and the Public Assistance.
The Disaster Recovery section is responsible for and administration of Individuals & Households Program, and the Public Assistance Program for Public Law 93-288. Staff within the branch work with local officials to support damage assessment operations in disaster-affected jurisdictions, and help prepare the State's request for a federal-declaration, based on such assessments.
The Disaster Recovery section provides rapid and efficient disbursement of disaster assistance funds in a Presidential Disaster Declaration.
The State Public Assistance program provides an organizational structure for the administration of federal grants to eligible public entities for the repair and restoration of damaged public facilities within a federally-declared disaster area. Such entities include State agencies, local governments, and certain private, non-profit organizations. A grant is made to the State, which authorizes sub-grants to eligible applicants. Funding is provided through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in accordance with Public Law 93-288, as amended by the Stafford Act. Public assistance grants are provided on a cost-share basis, with percentages established in the State-Federal Agreement, and a federal share of no less than seventy-five (75) percent.
The Individual Assistance Program provides an organizational structure for the administration of the Individuals and Households (IHP) Program, in conjunction with FEMA. The IHP program provides state-federal assistance to individuals and families for uninsured losses in a federally-declared disaster, as authorized under Section 411, Public Law 93-288, as amended. Grants are seventy five (75) percent federally funded, and twenty five (25) percent state funded.
Examples of branch work products include the preparation or update of: comprehensive disaster assistance plans; standard operating guides (SOGs) to execute responsibilities in State plans; state hazard assessments; training of State personnel in disaster recovery and mitigation; assistance in revising State Administrative Plans for Public Assistance, Individuals and Households, and emergency management seminars for local elected officials.
This branch oversees the following state and federal programs:
For more information about the Planning & Disaster Recovery Branch, and/or its various programs, contact the agency at 573\ 526-9234, or write to: State Emergency Management Agency, P.O. Box 116, Jefferson City, MO, 65102.