FREE ACCESS - Stoddard County EMA releases list of resources for those affected by the storms
The Stoddard County Emergency Management Office has released the following information to assist residents in the recovery process.
For homeowner recovery needs, residents are recommended to contact the United Way by calling 211 from their cell phone, or by dialing (800) 427-4626 from a regular phone. The United Way has a call center set-up, and can direct residents to appropriate agencies and organizations based on their exact needs.
Impacted business owners throughout the damaged area can reach out to the Dexter Chamber of
Commerce at (573) 624-7428. The Dexter Chamber of Commerce will be able to assist in answering
questions regarding business recovery.
Farm owners should contact the Stoddard County Farm Service Agency at (573) 624-5939 as the
starting point of where to seek assistance for farm structure, farm equipment, or crop damage claims.
For emergency farm loan information, speak to the FSA Farm Loan office at (573) 624-5939 Ext. 2.
If the farm is involved with Rural Development, please call (573) 624-5939 Ext. 4. More information
regarding agriculture damages after a storm can be found below:
The Rural Development Disaster Assistance webpage - https://www.rd.usda.gov/page/rural-development-disaster-assistance
The Rural Americas Partner in Disaster Recovery brochure -
https://www.rd.usda.gov/sites/default/files/508_RD_DisasterBrochure_Oct19.pdf
Emergency Farm Loans - https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/farm-loan-
programs/emergency-farm-loans/index
Any questions can be referred to Andrew Bohnert, Director of Stoddard County Emergency Management (573) 614-5155.